CIFSQ — international conference on food safety, quality and regulatory innovation in Beijing

The China International Food Safety & Quality (CIFSQ) Conference is Asia’s leading professional event dedicated to food safety and quality. Held annually since 2007, the 2025 edition will take place on November 5–6 at JW Marriott Beijing Central. The conference gathers more than 400 delegates — regulators, scientists, industry executives and technology innovators — for two days of expert discussions, case studies and networking. CIFSQ addresses global standards, risk management, certification, traceability and digital transformation in the food industry. It provides a collaborative platform for knowledge exchange among policymakers, academia and industry professionals.

Main topics include risk assessment and mitigation, HACCP systems, ISO 22000 and FSSC certification, GMP/GHP implementation, blockchain-based traceability, AI and IoT for quality monitoring, sustainable food production, new protein sources, additives safety and packaging innovations. The conference emphasizes the integration of research, regulation and business practices to strengthen consumer confidence and global food safety standards.

Participants include representatives from WHO, FAO, CFDA, GFSI, Codex Alimentarius, and major corporations such as Nestlé, Danone, PepsiCo, Mondelez, Mars, Unilever and Cargill. The audience consists of regulators, producers, distributors, laboratories and certification bodies, making CIFSQ an essential meeting point for cross-sector cooperation and policy alignment.

Alongside the conference, a small exhibition showcases laboratory instruments, analytical equipment, certification services, traceability systems, IoT-based quality monitoring devices and digital management software for food enterprises. These technologies help companies ensure compliance, enhance transparency and strengthen trust.

The conference will be held at JW Marriott Beijing Central, a premier venue in the heart of Beijing offering modern conference halls, networking spaces and hospitality facilities for international delegates.

CIFSQ is organized by World Services Ltd. in cooperation with Chinese government agencies, WHO, FAO and Codex Alimentarius. The organizers ensure professional content, expert-level dialogue and actionable strategies for food safety innovation.