Food Safety Virtual Office Hours

How to Select a Testing Laboratory

Monday, June 8, 2026 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Join us for our next session of Food Safety Virtual Office Hours, where Professor Martin Wiedmann will provide an overview of how to select a testing laboratory and how to build confidence in their procedures and results. This session will highlight the importance of reliable and accurate testing results, as well as the importance of building a good relationship with your testing laboratory. Professor Wiedmann will also discuss key considerations when comparing testing laboratories and how to assess whether the laboratory’s procedures are suitable for a company’s testing needs.

Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a moderated Q&A and discussion with a panel of experts. Food Safety Virtual Office Hours are hosted in collaboration with the New York Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence, and the IFS@CU.

Panel of Experts

• Dr. Martin Wiedmann, Gellert Family Professor in Food Safety, Department of Food Science, Cornell University
• Dr. Catharine Carlin, Vice President – Technical Services, IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group
• Dr. Anna Schumann, Postdoctoral Associate, Microbiology, Dept. of Food Science, Cornell University

More Details

• Intended Audience: Open to anyone in the food industry from farm to fork.
• Cost: Free
• Registration Required: cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/3w3jRuScSLCZhkKtyKxRKA
  • After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the session.