General Instructions

• All abstract submissions are due 19 February 2021 and must be submitted online.
• Individuals are only allowed to submit one abstract to Food Integrity.
• A minimum of one author must be in attendance of Food Integrity in order for poster to be displayed.

Presentation format

• The material will be displayed in an exclusive poster area on our event platform where visitors will be able to see a grid of posters to view. The audience will be able to communicate with authors via a link to make a connection.

Submitting Abstracts

• All abstracts must be submitted using the online form.
• Submissions must be received no later than 19 February 2021.
• All abstracts must be written in English.
• Abstracts must be approved by all authors before submission.
• Completed submissions must include:
  • Abstract Title
  • Primary Presenter Details (one per abstract) Name, Job Title, Degree(s), Institution, Address, City, State (if applicable), Postal Code, Country, Email, Business Phone, Biography
  • Identify Co-Authors: Name, Job Title, Degree(s), Institution, City, State, Country, Email
  • Abstract Text (450-word limit). The suggested abstract format is as follows:
    • Introduction: State the reason for pursuing this work.
    • Purpose: State the purpose or objectives of the study.
    • Methods: Describe the methods that were used.
    • Results: Describe the results obtained in the study (2–3 sentences). NOTE: Specific results, with statistical analysis (if appropriate), MUST be provided. A statement of “results pending” or “to be discussed” is not acceptable and will be grounds for abstract rejection. Results should be summarised in words; do NOT use tables or figures.
    • Significance: State the significance of the findings to food safety and/or public health (1–2 sentences). A short acknowledgment of support can be listed, if applicable.

Abstract Acceptance/Rejection and Notification

• Abstracts should be structured as described above. Abstracts that are not prepared according to guidelines or are too lengthy will not be accepted.
• Abstracts will be rejected if reports are inappropriate or subject matter is unacceptable.
• Abstracts that are not based on acceptable scientific or educational practices will be rejected.
• Abstracts of an educational nature MUST present an improvement or innovation on a proven method in order to educate others.
• Accepted abstracts will be notified by a member of the Food Integrity team by 19 February 2021. This will contain information regarding scheduling, logistics and booking information.