Dubai International Food Safety Conference

1. Dubai International Food Safety Conference Building Capacity to Enhance Food Safety in the Middle East Developing and using Laboratory and Technical Capacity Available in the Region By Atef Idriss CEO MEFOSA sarl Middle East North Africa Food Safety Associate مؤتمر دبي الدولي للسلامة الغذائية بناء القدراة لتَحسين سلامةِ الأغذية في الشرق الأوسطِ تنمية وإستعمال المختبراتِ والقدرات التقنيةِ المتوفرِ في المنطقة تقديم عاطف إدريس رئيس / مدير تنفيذي ميفوسا ش.م.م مستشرو السلامة الغذائية للشرق الاوسط وشمال إفريقيا Dubai International Food Safety Conference 24 – 26 February, 2009

2. بهدف بناء القدرات التقنية في منطقة الخليج ... دبي تخطط لاستقطاب 15 مؤسسة لتطوير التكنولوجيا وتسويقهادبي - دلال ابو غزالة  الحياة     - 10/03/08/ كشفت شركة استثمار عالمية أمس، أنها أطلقت صندوقاً استثمارياً في دبي بقيمة 300 مليون دولار، بهدف تأسيس 15 مؤسسة أبحاث من آسيا وأوروبا بالشراكة مع مؤسسات إقليمية، لبناء القدرات التكنولوجية في الخليج. وأكدت مسؤولة في شركة «جاسبر اسيت منجمنت» لطيفة الهواوي، أن المشروع، الذي يدعمه مجمع «تكنوبارك» التابع لحكومة دبي، يركز على قطاعات العلوم الإحيائية وتكنولوجيا المعلومات والاتصالات وتكنولوجيا البيئة والطاقة والمياه والبنية التحتية والصناعة. وأكدت لـ «الحياة»، أن المؤسسة العالمية تخطط لتأسيس شركات مماثلة في كل من السعودية والكويت، ودول الخليج الأخرى بالتعاون مع مؤسسات حكومية وخاصة، بهدف تطوير التكنولوجيا في المنطقة وتسويقها.وأشارت إلى أن نجاح المشروع على المدى البعيد، رهن بدعم الاستثمارات الخاصة الخليجية، لتأسيس شركات تكنولوجيا طموحة ومربحة.ولفتت إلى أن المشروع يهدف إلى تملّك مؤسسات أبحاث آسيوية وأوروبية أو دمجها، مع مؤسسات محلية تُعنى بشؤون تطوير التكنولوجيا وتسويقها في منطقة الشرق الأوسط في شكل عام ومنطقة الخليج في شكل خاص.وأكدت الهواوي أن الصندوق يهدف إلى تأسيس 10 إلى 15 شركة بحوث تكنولوجية آسيوية وأوروبية، تمارس أنشطة بحوث التكنولوجيا في دبي وتطويرها وتسويقها خلال العامين المقبلين. Dubai International Food Safety Conference 24 – 26 February, 2009

3. TechnoPark is being built on 21 million square meters of land, and will house 60,000 permanent residents and employ over 133,000 people. We will function as a hub that enables research partners to access the resources of academic and research institutions, and international associations worldwide. Vision: To lead Dubai’s technological development strategy by providing the appropriate environment that would attract and enhance direct investment in manufacturing and research and development’ facilities with key focus on appropriate advanced technologies related to water desalination, energy, and environment. Mission: Establishment of clusters of similar technology oriented industries. Collaboration and partnership among tech-oriented companies and institutional/academic partners on commercially feasible ventures. Contribution to the advancement of science & technology in the region. Some definitions to start with.. Dubai International Food Safety Conference 24 – 26 February, 2009

4. Capacity Building guide Capacity is the essential lubricant of development, more important even than finance. One weakness of capacity within a multi-stakeholder project will often condemn the whole to failure. The UN Development Programme has defined "capacity" as "the ability of individuals, institutions and societies to perform functions, solve problems, and set and achieve objectives in a sustainable manner". The terms "capacity building" or "capacity development" describe the task of developing levels of human and institutional capacity. “…capacity building remains one of the most challenging functions of development.” Some definitions to start with.. Dubai International Food Safety Conference 24 – 26 February, 2009

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9. 3-IFPRI Agriculture Food Safety and Food Born Diseases focus13 0506 To improve the ability of farmers in developing countries to reduce the burden of food borne illness, government agencies need to take the following steps: Implement a farm-to-table approach to agricultural health by focusing efforts on the prevention of potential food safety and agricultural health threats at all stages of the supply chain including production, processing, marketing, and retailing. Raise awareness among decision makers, public servants, producers, traders, and consumers about the potential sources of food safety problems and ways to protect against such problems. Encourage a multi-stakeholder approach to improving public health. Strengthen surveillance and diagnostic capacity in all countries to improve measurement of prevalence and detection of outbreaks. Strengthen risk analysis capacity to help decision makers in all countries to set strategies and priorities, to consider the many needs of the supply chain, and to increase their focus on the pre-harvest stage. Switch from command-control policies to performance based standards to meet national and international food safety goals. Command-control policies are often less flexible and have higher fixed costs… Improve infrastructure and access to cold storage facilities to ensure the delivery of highly perishable foods to distant markets. Support efforts to improve supply chain management to improve food safety along the whole supply chain.

10. From Fork to Farm Environment Health and well- being of consumers Consumers Nutrition Nutritional value / digestion / health impacts Processing Safety Organoleptic impact Environment Safe, high-quality foods Preparation Storage / transport / retail Processing Production systems: Agriculture / Fisheries / Aquaculture

11. Supply Demand Cells Compounds Animals Man Food Organs Product Plants Organization Level Organization Level Personalized Nutrition Environment Diet Individuals Society Wealth Innovation Public Health … means … - to connect biological systems research and economic innovation systems - to tackle ‘complexity’ issues at organization levels beyond the life sciences ‘Knowledge based bio-economy’ - Complexity in food and health

12. MEFOSA’s VISION Middle East North Africa Food Safety Associates s.a.r.l believes that trading in safe food and feed are a prerequisite for sustainable development, and that Arab societies should develop their own food safety prerequisites in full recognition with their socio-economic priorities, and in harmony with international standards and norms, while respecting the culture, family values and quality of life throughout the MENA region. رؤية ميفوسا مستشارو الشرق الاوسط وشمال أفريقيا للسلامة الغذائية ش.م.م. يؤمنون بأن المتاجرة في الانتاج الغذائي والاعلاف السليمة هو مقدمة أساسية للتنمية المستدامة، وأنه على المجتمعات العربية أن تطور مفاهيمها وبرامجها للسلامة الغذائية بتفهم كامل لاولوياتها الاقتصادية والاجتماعية وبالتناغم مع المقاييس والمواصفات العالمية وباحترام كلي للخصوصيات العائلية والثقافية ونوعية العيش المشترك في المنطقة. GHI aims to:“achieve consensus on the science of food regulations and legislation, & ensure the global availability of safe and wholesome food products for all consumers.” Dubai International Food Safety Conference 24 – 26 February, 2009

13. In MENA Food Security/Safety & Market Accesshas been hindered by different impediments Internal Impediments Include Bureaucracy and Corporate Governance Vague Institutional Framework Dilution of Ministries and Agencies Weak standardizing, testing and inspection Inadequate Legal Framework Lack of enforcement of regulations “Alleged corruption” “Political Dissent” Limited Absorption Capacity Public/Private Sector Resistance

14. Strengthening Quality Management, Capabilities and Infrastructure in Lebanon (QUALEB ) Project No. EuropeAid/117725/D/SV/LB Governmental Co-ordination MoET Quality Unit Legal Political/ Strategic infrastructure Standardization Strategic infrastructure Metrology Strategic infrastructure Accreditation Strategic infrastructure Market Surveillance Quality project Dubai International Food Safety Conference 24 – 26 February, 2009

15. Strengthening Quality Management, Capabilities and Infrastructure in Lebanon (QUALEB ) Project No. EuropeAid/117725/D/SV/LB INSTITUTIONAL COMPONENT (3) • Testing and Testing Labs • Market and needs survey for testing services, including analysis of international rejections of Lebanese products leading to priorities for specific test areas/types • Inventory of existing labs, and development of investment guides, create experience exchange network, and application for investment support on the basis of lab investment plans • Selection and signing agreement with labs • Management assistance to (international) lab accreditation • Provision of equipment to labs (international tendering)

16. Laboratory forecast for 2009Neil H. Mermelstein, Editor Emeritus, Food Technology Research during 2009 will continue to be conducted on new products and analytical methods for use in the laboratory, processing plant, and field. Instrumentation companies and university and government laboratories will continue to developimproved methods and instruments for analysis of foods, ranging from compositional analysis to quality control applications. Among the developments will be advances in instrumental methods—whether gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, olfactometry, infrared spectrometry, or others—as well as increased sensitivity and reproducibility, portable/miniaturized versions for field use, and less-expensive instruments providing comparable results. Companies will continue to develop test kits that can be used for quality control in the plant and in the field, such as test kits for bacteria and allergens. They will continue to improve equipment for determining viscosity and methods for determining the effects of ingredients on product viscosity and texture. There will also be improved sample preparation techniques and systems, improved reporting systems, better systems for traceability, continued development and validation of analytical methods, and more work on correlating sensory evaluation with analytical results.... include carbohydrate testing, nutrition software and labeling, texture and viscosity measurement, trace element analysis, microbiological testing, moisture and water activity determination, and advances in instrumentation. Some definitions to start with.. Dubai International Food Safety Conference 24 – 26 February, 2009

17. LAFST Diverse Industry and Association Collaboration Dubai International Food Safety Conference 24 – 26 February, 2009

18. Broad Technical & Academic Collaboration Dubai International Food Safety Conference 24 – 26 February, 2009

19. Regional Collaboration/Across Agencies Dubai International Food Safety Conference 24 – 26 February, 2009

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21. “it has always been and will continue to be the responsibility of a firm’s management to oversee and guarantee the company’s adherence to food safety standards”* Management must provide evidence of its commitment to the development, implementation, and operation of its food safety system. Specifically, management should: >Illustrate how food safety is of utmost concern and communicate this throughout the organization. >Establish a food safety policy for all to see. >Make certain the firm has the necessary resources to accomplish food safety objectives. >Establish an approved supplier program. >Perform periodic reviews of the entire system. >have an effective communication strategy externally as part of their role in the food chain… Steven Wilson Chief Quality Officer at the U.S. Dept. of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration VIDEO Dubai International Food Safety Conference 24 – 26 February, 2009

22. Some Recommendations 1) Food Safety should be a regional program. 2) Built on private public shared vision , and full research partnership. 3) With the collaboration of Agro-economic regional stakeholders . 4) While focusing on consumer concerns ,addre -ssing health and food safety priorities. 5) Providing a preventive approach from the intention of consumption all the way through Agricultural and Environmental sustainable development initiatives . 6)With a Regional Common Agricultural Policy. 7) And a Pan Arab Food Safety Institute. 8) Upholding quality and related TQM,ISO & HACCP principals. 9) Through a real win- win private / public partnership. 10) Confronting the challenges of poverty, desertification, global warming, & other environmental challenges. 11) While considering other global concerns and the actions of the global Agri-food chain. 12) While empowering Arab SME’s with appropr- iate technologies & capacity building. توصيات السلامة الغذائية مشروع اقليمي(1 يحتاج لتضامن رؤية القطاع الخاص والعام(2 3)على أن يتضمن تعاون الفاعلين في الاقتصاديات الزراعية الاقليمية 4)مرتكزا" على حاجات المستهلك وتطلعاته الصحية 5)مؤمنا" رؤيا وقائية ابتداء" من نية الاستهلاك، كما الزراعة حتى البيئة وبصورة مستدامة 6)عبر تفعيل السياسة الزراعية العربية المشتركة 7)ومؤسساتها الضامنة للسلامة الغذائية 8)مع التركيز على البرامج العالمية ISO 22000 بما فيها برامج تحديد النقاط الحرجة (HACCP) 9)عبر مشاريع مشتركة فيما بين القطاعين العام والخاص 10)لمواجهة تحديات الفقر، والتصحر، والانحباس الحراري كما التغيرات المناخية عامة... 11)بما يتلاءم مع تطورات واستحقاقات العولمة وعمل الشركات العملاقة في سلسلة الغذاء 12)مع عدم التغاقل عن حاجات المؤسسات الوسطى والصغرى.

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