Navigating Regulatory Pathways: FDA & USFWS Compliance - Walk Up Registration

Navigating Regulatory Pathways: FDA & USFWS Compliance

Join us for an exclusive LACBFFA Interactive Workshop focused on navigating regulatory landscapes. This hands-on session will explore how FDA rules shape business operations and product distribution, while USFWS policies influence trade, wildlife protection, and conservation.

Registration opens at 8:00 AM

A light breakfast will be served from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Workshop begins at 8:30 AM

Accreditation: NEI-Accredited for 3.5 CCS/MCS or LCB Continuing Education Credits

Speakers

Denise Larison, USFWS-OLE-WIP District Supervisor

I have been in public service since high school when I enlisted in the Delayed Entry Program for the United States Marine Corps. I have served as a Police Officer, a K-9 Officer with both my local PD and USFWS. USFWS OLE was the perfect blend for me as I had both Law Enforcement Experience and Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology with a minors in Chemistry. I have been with the Service for 17 years and a supervisor for 7 of those years.  When not at work doing what I love, I am in the water or in the woods! Originally from the Louisville, KY area, I transferred to the Port of Los Angeles a year ago to cover all California and Nevada Ports of Entry from San Fransisco to San Ysidro to Las Vegas.

Brandon Boone, Owner of Imported Food Safety Solutions

I bring 15 years of experience with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including the past six years serving as an Import Specialist at the LAX-Resident Post. Throughout my career, I have gained extensive expertise across a wide range of FDA-regulated imported commodities. My professional background includes conducting more than 150 Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) inspections, leading special investigations—such as those targeting fraudulent COVID-19 medical devices—and serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the FDA Import Certification Exam. In addition to my technical responsibilities, I have played a key role in training new investigators, managing pilot programs, and leading outreach initiatives aimed at providing regulatory guidance and training to industry stakeholders. I am deeply committed to public health and am driven by a strong passion for supporting others through education, collaboration, and regulatory excellence.