CHICAGO, July 14, 2026 — BYSEE, a global regulatory consulting firm specializing in food and nutrition compliance, returned to IFT FIRST® 2026 (Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology) as an invited participant for the second consecutive year. During the conference, Ashley Wang, Partner and Senior Regulatory Expert at BYSEE, delivered a featured presentation on the latest regulatory developments shaping the Asia-Pacific food market, offering global food companies practical insights into compliance trends and market access strategies.
Organized by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), IFT FIRST is one of the world's leading events for food science, innovation, and technology. Held at McCormick Place in Chicago, the conference brings together thousands of scientists, industry leaders, regulators, innovators, and policymakers from around the world to explore the future of food.
Ashley Wang's return as an invited speaker reflects the continued international recognition of both her regulatory expertise and BYSEE's leadership in Asia-Pacific food regulatory affairs. At IFT FIRST 2025, she joined the conference as a panel speaker representing China, where she shared perspectives on how evolving global scientific and regulatory frameworks influence food innovation and new product development. Her contributions received positive recognition from fellow panelists and attendees.
Building on last year's successful engagement, BYSEE was invited to return to further strengthen international dialogue on the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape across Asia-Pacific. As one of the world's fastest-growing food markets, the region presents significant commercial opportunities while also introducing increasingly complex regulatory requirements. Understanding these changes has become essential for companies seeking sustainable international growth.
During her presentation, Ashley Wang provided an overview of recent regulatory developments across key Asia-Pacific jurisdictions, highlighted emerging compliance challenges facing the food industry, and shared practical strategies for navigating regulatory requirements and accelerating market entry. Her presentation emphasized the importance of proactive regulatory planning as companies expand into new international markets.
"As global food supply chains become increasingly interconnected, companies are navigating a regulatory landscape that is more dynamic, more diverse, and more demanding than ever before," said Ashley Wang. "It is a privilege for both BYSEE and me to be invited back to IFT FIRST. Through continued participation in international scientific and regulatory discussions, we hope to share practical insights from the Asia-Pacific region while helping global food businesses anticipate regulatory changes, reduce compliance risks, and bring innovative products to market more efficiently."
IFT FIRST 2026 runs through July 15 and features more than 100 scientific sessions and over 450 research poster presentations covering food innovation, health and nutrition, sustainability, food safety, emerging technologies, and other cutting-edge topics.
BYSEE's second consecutive appearance at IFT FIRST underscores the company's growing international presence and its commitment to supporting food companies worldwide with science-based regulatory strategies, market access solutions, and global compliance expertise.
About BYSEE
BYSEE is a global regulatory consulting firm specializing in food, dietary supplements, novel foods, food ingredients, food contact materials, and related regulatory affairs. The company provides comprehensive regulatory solutions covering market access, product registration, regulatory intelligence, label compliance, technical documentation, and strategic consulting across China, the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, and other international markets. BYSEE partners with multinational brands, ingredient suppliers, manufacturers, startups, and industry organizations to accelerate global commercialization through practical, science-based regulatory solutions.