DFK was pleased to be invited to present at the 2025 International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio, 27-30 July . The symposium, “Managing Chemical Hazards in Water Reused in Food Production and Processing,” brought together experts to discuss one of today’s most pressing food safety challenges, the risk of emerging chemical contaminants risk in water reuse. These substances have been detected even in regions considered pristine, highlighting the global nature of chemical contamination. As water reuse becomes an increasingly important sustainability strategy in food production, managing chemical risks and ensuring regulatory alignment are more critical than ever. As part of the symposium, Dr Dima Faour-Klingbeil contributed a talk on “Regulations Around the Reuse of Water and Chemical Hazards in Food Industry Settings,” exploring how evolving regulations and risk management strategies can help safeguard food safety while supporting sustainable water practices. The session provided an excellent opportunity to exchange insights with international colleagues, bridging European and U.S. perspectives on emerging regulatory trends and scientific developments in food safety.