Mohamedshah will oversee the association’s relationships with industry regulators and provide the association and its member companies with timely information on nutrition, food safety and other regulations that impact the manufacturing, distribution and sale of American chocolate and candy.
“Farida will be an immense asset to NCA and our member companies as we continue to navigate the changing regulatory landscape for the confectionery industry,” said John Downs, NCA President & CEO.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has only underscored the need for policies rooted in sound science. Farida’s knowledge and experience will be critical in helping NCA develop advocacy positions in the areas of food safety, food labelling and nutrition policy and helping our members to be compliant with current and proposed regulations.”
Before joining NCA, Farida Mohamedshah was the director of food, health and nutrition at the Institute of Food Technologists, serving as IFT’s principal scientific and technical expert.
Mohamedshah has published papers in the fields of nutrition and food science, and she is a member of the American Society for Nutrition and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. As a nutritionist, she worked on a GRAS dossier and reviews for health and structure function claims for nutrients and bioactive components.
Mohamedshah takes up her position on 6 October, succeeding NCA staff member Dr Debra Miller.