IDF publishes New Guidance on the Codex General Standard for Food Additives for the dairy sector
The International Dairy Federation (FIL-IDF) has released Bulletin of the IDF N° 540/2026, offering practical guidance to support consistent use of the Codex General Standard for Food Additives in the dairy sector.
IDF Regional Dairy Conference Africa 2026 Held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
The IDF Regional Dairy Conference Africa 2026 took place from 31 March to 2 April 2026 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, gathering policymakers, dairy farmers, processors, industry leaders, researchers and development partners together from across Africa and beyond. Co‑hosted by FIL-IDF and the Zimbabwe Dairy Industry Trust (ZDIT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, […]
IDF Mastitis and Milking Technology Joint Conference 2026 Concludes in Stockholm
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) Mastitis and Milking Technology Joint Conference 2026 successfully took place from 11-13 March 2026 at the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre, bringing together more than 250 researchers, veterinarians, industry experts and dairy professionals from around the world. The conference fostered strong scientific exchange and collaboration with participation from early‑career and experienced […]
IDF at CCMAS45 Budapest, HU
IDF at the 45th Session of the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling IDF is attending the 45th session of the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling (CCMAS) in Budapest, Hungary, as an observer. The IDF delegation — Philippe Trossat (Chair, IDF Methods Standards Steering Group), Richard Johnson (Chair, Standing Committee […]
Exploring Dairy Circularity at the 2024 IDF Symposium
The dairy sector stands at a transformative crossroads as it faces increasing pressure to address sustainability and environmental challenges. Against this backdrop, the IDF Circularity in the Dairy Chain Symposium 2024, taking place on December 3-4, 2024, online, is set to offer an event for exchanging insights and innovations. This symposium will focus on showcasing […]
IDF and CCMMP work in developing the milk and milk product standards – Michael Hickey, Ireland
The Joint FAO/WHO Committee of Government Experts on the Code of Principles Concerning Milk and Milk Products (1958 – 1990) In the mid-1950s, IDF developed a Code of Principles Concerning Milk and Milk Products, as well as continuing to develop its own standards and labelling requirements for milk and milk products. Most of this work […]
Global impact through collaboration: The value of contributing to IDF/ISO Dairy Standards
By Wendy Warren, Ph.D., Dairy Scientist and Chair of the U.S. TAG to ISO TC34/SC5 In 2019, USDA AMS Dairy Program pursued accreditation by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the U.S. member to ISO, to administer the U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to ISO Technical Committee 34/Subcommittee 5 (TC34/SC5) for milk and milk product […]
Advancing Food Quality and Safety through Protein Analysis and Method Standardization
I am a biochemist with expertise in protein analyses and mass spectrometry. My goal is to improve food quality and safety, notably through a better and more accurate identification, characterization, and quantitation of proteins in food. In 2015, I joined IDF/ISO to participate to nitrogen-to-protein conversion factor discussions. Since then, I have had numerous activities […]
A Farewell Message from Caroline Emond, First Female Director General of IDF
While I am preparing to say goodbye in few days, I would like to share some thoughts with you. During my tenure as IDF DG, I have travelled around the world and met with caring and engaged people of different backgrounds who shared the same goals for a better world for humanity and the planet. […]
IDF Cheese Science & Technology Symposium: Learn More About Sustainable Cheese Production
Sustainability is very much on everyone’s lips these days and, as Chairman of the Scientific Committee, I am pleased to say that our session on “Sustainability in Cheese Production” at the IDF Cheese Science & Technology Symposium in Bergen, Norway, 4-6 June 2024, have attracted many abstracts on the subject. The keynote speaker, Professor Julien […]
