Trusting the Food System: Safety, Ingredients, and the Role of Regulation

Wed Sep 16 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm UTC-04:00

FGCU Cohen Student Union Ballroom | Fort Myers

FGCU Office of Public Policy Events
Publisher/HostFGCU Office of Public Policy Events
Trusting the Food System: Safety, Ingredients, and the Role of Regulation
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Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring how food regulations, ingredient transparency, and trust shape the modern food system.
About this Event

This panel will examine current debates surrounding food additives, labeling practices, government oversight, and consumer confidence, while bringing together diverse perspectives on the balance between innovation, public health, and accountability in the foods we eat every day.


Food provided.


***This event is open to all FGCU students, faculty, staff, and community members. No RSVP required.

To request special accommodations, please contact Justin Fitzgerald ([email protected]) at least 72 hours prior to the event.


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FGCU Cohen Student Union Ballroom, 11090 Fgcu Boulevard North, Fort Myers, United States

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