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EDITOR IN CHIEF- ABDULLAH BIN SALIM AL SHUEILI

Experts discuss Oman food safety practices

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MUSCAT: Food safety and quality have become essential components for the protection of public health, economic development. The Sultanate has taken effective and efficient measures to safeguard public health and strengthen consumer safety.


Senior food safety experts from Muscat Municipality, Ministry of Regional Municipalities & Water Resources, Khimji Ramdas, NSF International, Exova, Bureau Veritas, City Seasons Hotel Muscat, Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Al Jarwani Hospitality, Renaissance Services SAOG and GWR Food Safety were part of the advisory committee meeting organised by Omanexpo at the National Hospitality Institute in Wadi Kabir.


The meeting comes after the success of Omanexpo’s first edition of Food Safety Oman Conference, which will once again be held from 16-18 October 16-18, 2017 at the new Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre.


Seeking to implement a rigorous food safety culture among the wide spectrum of food industry professionals in the Sultanate, an advisory committee was formed to discuss the challenges and issues faced by the food safety professionals in the country.


The advisory board serves an important role in shaping Oman’s food safety culture; whereas the purpose of the advisory committee is to aid and recommend steps towards the continuous improvement of the food safety environment in the Sultanate.


“The advisory committee is dedicated to improving the food safety environment in the country,” said Robert McLean, Principal, National Hospitality Institute.


Food Safety Oman Conference will attract experts from food and beverage (F&B) manufacturers, processors, producers, retailers, catering & restaurant services, testing laboratories, importing/exporting, packaging and processing technology providers, vendors and government representatives and other food safety professionals to discuss the latest policies regulations, innovative approaches and technological advancements for assurance of food safety and quality in the Sultanate.


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