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Time Business News
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
The Role of HACCP Consultants in Meeting Qatar's Food Safety Regulations
Food safety is a top priority in Qatar's fast-growing food industry. As international trade, tourism, and local demand increase, the Qatari government has introduced strict food safety rules to protect public health. One of the most trusted global systems for ensuring food safety is HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points). To set up and maintain this system successfully, many businesses in Qatar turn to experienced HACCP consultants. Understanding HACCP and Its Importance HACCP is a proactive food safety system based on science. It works by identifying and controlling potential hazards throughout the food supply chain. Instead of checking food safety only at the final stage, HACCP focuses on each step—from sourcing raw materials to processing and distribution. In Qatar, following HACCP is often required by law for getting business licenses, meeting export standards, and passing public health checks. Why HACCP Consultants Are Essential Setting up a HACCP system takes a strong understanding of food safety laws, risk management, and industry-specific risks. HACCP consultants in Qatar are essential partners in this process. They offer services like: Gap Analysis : Reviewing current practices to find areas for improvement. : Reviewing current practices to find areas for improvement. Plan Development : Designing custom HACCP plans that meet global standards and local laws. : Designing custom HACCP plans that meet global standards and local laws. Staff Training : Teaching teams about food hygiene, hazard control, and record-keeping. : Teaching teams about food hygiene, hazard control, and record-keeping. Audit Preparation : Helping businesses get ready for inspections by health authorities. : Helping businesses get ready for inspections by health authorities. Ongoing Support: Guiding regular updates and improvements to stay compliant. Aligning with Qatari Food Safety Laws Qatar's Law No. 8 of 1990 and recent Ministry of Public Health updates highlight the need for strong food safety practices. Businesses must keep clear records, check for risks often, and take corrective steps when needed. Failing to meet these rules can lead to fines, license suspension, or even shutdowns. HACCP consultants help businesses stay compliant and build a culture of safety. They understand how to meet legal requirements while adapting food safety plans for different types of businesses—like restaurants, catering services, food manufacturers, and suppliers. Conclusion In Qatar's tightly regulated food industry, HACCP consultants act as trusted guides between companies and government rules. Their skills help businesses build reliable food safety systems, lower risks, and earn customer trust. For any food business looking to succeed in Qatar, working with a qualified HACCP Consultant in Qatar is not just helpful—it's a smart and necessary move. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IFT FIRST, Summer's Most Important Food Event, to Address Food Additives, GRAS, and the New Era of Global Food Safety
CHICAGO, May 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, will address the most challenging food safety issues – from food additives and GRAS to recalls and regulatory changes – at IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, the annual food research, science, and technology event that is being held July 13-16, 2025, at McCormick Place in Chicago. A keynote on "Food Additives: Reformulation and Regulatory Challenges" will share the latest perspectives on clean label and natural alternatives and the growing pressure for food and beverage manufacturers to reformulate products and replace synthetic additives, including colors, preservatives, and other functional ingredients. Featuring five top experts across legal, regulatory, and consumer advocacy, this keynote will discuss the complexities of replacing synthetic additives – including costs, technical hurdles, scalability challenges and what it will take for food companies to stay afloat in a rapidly changing food market. Other key sessions at IFT FIRST will focus on GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) regulations and the introduction of new food ingredients as well as navigating the FDA's new era of food safety. Meanwhile, a variety of scientific panels will address the role technology must play to enhance food safety, the food safety challenges having the biggest impact on public health, why food recalls are still so common, how international regulatory frameworks are impacting new food products, as well as addressing consumer confidence in food safety. In addition, a pre-event workshop on "NextGen Food Safety: Bridging Farm to Table with Smart Tech Solutions" is being hosted by IFT's Food Microbiology Division on July 12-13 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT. Designed for agri-food professionals, the training will cover Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Agricultural Practices (GA), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), among other topics. "Consumer expectations around food safety, transparency, and ingredient integrity are evolving, and the food system must rise to meet that demand," said IFT CEO Christie Tarantino-Dean. "At IFT FIRST, we bring together experts from across academia, industry, and government to tackle complex challenges head-on—and ensure that we're not just keeping up with change but driving it." IFT FIRST unites top experts throughout the science of food disciplines. Through cutting-edge scientific programming and multi-disciplinary discussions, IFT FIRST addresses the biggest issues impacting the food industry across novel technology and innovation, health and nutrition, sustainability and climate, food safety, and consumer insights. The dynamic expo floor, a celebration of the latest food innovations and technologies, features some of the top food, health, and wellness companies in the world launching or showcasing the products and solutions that will help usher in a new era of food. This year, the latest food ingredient innovations will be on full display, including Sensient's butterfly pea flower extract. The industry's first plant-derived natural blue source, butterfly pea flower extract was one of three natural food dyes recently approved by the FDA. Meanwhile, leading food safety companies such as Datacor will showcase software solutions that help food and beverage manufacturers uphold stringent food safety and compliance standards. Featuring capabilities like real-time production monitoring, full batch traceability, integrated quality control, and audit-ready documentation, these tools support proactive risk management and regulatory compliance across the supply chain. Register for IFT FIRST. Members receive special pricing to IFT FIRST. To learn more about becoming a member and taking advantage of networking and education opportunities year-round, email membershipinfo@ About IFT FIRST IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo is one of the most influential food technology events in the world as it unites instrumental leaders across the global food system to help shape the future of food. Each year, IFT FIRST (Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology) convenes prominent food, health, and nutrition professionals across industry, academia, and government to collaborate, innovate, and educate. IFT FIRST features a dynamic expo floor that connects many of the top global food and wellness companies with buyers and those with purchasing influence, while also offering cutting-edge scientific programming that explores the hottest topics across the science of food. IFT FIRST also offers valuable networking opportunities, unique food competitions, and engaging interactive experiences to connect, enrich, and empower attendees in their missions to transform the global food system. For more information, go to About Institute of Food Technologists Since 1939, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has served as the voice of the global food science community. IFT advocates for science, technology, and research to address the world's greatest food challenges, guiding our community of more than 200,000. IFT convenes professionals from around the world – from producers and product developers to innovators and researchers across food, nutrition, and public health – with a shared mission to help create a global food supply that is sustainable, safe, nutritious, and accessible to all. IFT provides its growing community spanning academia, industry, and government with the resources, connections, and opportunities necessary to stay ahead of a rapidly evolving food system as IFT helps feed the minds that feed the world. For more information, please visit View source version on Contacts Media ContactsDennis Van Milligen Director, External Relations Institute of Food Technologists630-853-3022 dvanmilligen@ Frannie Comstock Manager, PR and Organizational Communications Institute of Food Technologists513-374-8900 fcomstock@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
20-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
IFT FIRST, Summer's Most Important Food Event, to Address Food Additives, GRAS, and the New Era of Global Food Safety
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2025-- The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, will address the most challenging food safety issues – from food additives and GRAS to recalls and regulatory changes – at IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, the annual food research, science, and technology event that is being held July 13-16, 2025, at McCormick Place in Chicago. A keynote on ' Food Additives: Reformulation and Regulatory Challenges ' will share the latest perspectives on clean label and natural alternatives and the growing pressure for food and beverage manufacturers to reformulate products and replace synthetic additives, including colors, preservatives, and other functional ingredients. Featuring five top experts across legal, regulatory, and consumer advocacy, this keynote will discuss the complexities of replacing synthetic additives – including costs, technical hurdles, scalability challenges and what it will take for food companies to stay afloat in a rapidly changing food market. Other key sessions at IFT FIRST will focus on GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) regulations and the introduction of new food ingredients as well as navigating the FDA's new era of food safety. Meanwhile, a variety of scientific panels will address the role technology must play to enhance food safety, the food safety challenges having the biggest impact on public health, why food recalls are still so common, how international regulatory frameworks are impacting new food products, as well as addressing consumer confidence in food safety. In addition, a pre-event workshop on 'NextGen Food Safety: Bridging Farm to Table with Smart Tech Solutions' is being hosted by IFT's Food Microbiology Division on July 12-13 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT. Designed for agri-food professionals, the training will cover Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Agricultural Practices (GA), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), among other topics. 'Consumer expectations around food safety, transparency, and ingredient integrity are evolving, and the food system must rise to meet that demand,' said IFT CEO Christie Tarantino-Dean. 'At IFT FIRST, we bring together experts from across academia, industry, and government to tackle complex challenges head-on—and ensure that we're not just keeping up with change but driving it.' IFT FIRST unites top experts throughout the science of food disciplines. Through cutting-edge scientific programming and multi-disciplinary discussions, IFT FIRST addresses the biggest issues impacting the food industry across novel technology and innovation, health and nutrition, sustainability and climate, food safety, and consumer insights. The dynamic expo floor, a celebration of the latest food innovations and technologies, features some of the top food, health, and wellness companies in the world launching or showcasing the products and solutions that will help usher in a new era of food. This year, the latest food ingredient innovations will be on full display, including Sensient's butterfly pea flower extract. The industry's first plant-derived natural blue source, butterfly pea flower extract was one of three natural food dyes recently approved by the FDA. Meanwhile, leading food safety companies such as Datacor will showcase software solutions that help food and beverage manufacturers uphold stringent food safety and compliance standards. Featuring capabilities like real-time production monitoring, full batch traceability, integrated quality control, and audit-ready documentation, these tools support proactive risk management and regulatory compliance across the supply chain. Register for IFT FIRST. Members receive special pricing to IFT FIRST. To learn more about becoming a member and taking advantage of networking and education opportunities year-round, email [email protected]. About IFT FIRST IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo is one of the most influential food technology events in the world as it unites instrumental leaders across the global food system to help shape the future of food. Each year, IFT FIRST (Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology) convenes prominent food, health, and nutrition professionals across industry, academia, and government to collaborate, innovate, and educate. IFT FIRST features a dynamic expo floor that connects many of the top global food and wellness companies with buyers and those with purchasing influence, while also offering cutting-edge scientific programming that explores the hottest topics across the science of food. IFT FIRST also offers valuable networking opportunities, unique food competitions, and engaging interactive experiences to connect, enrich, and empower attendees in their missions to transform the global food system. For more information, go to About Institute of Food Technologists Since 1939, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has served as the voice of the global food science community. IFT advocates for science, technology, and research to address the world's greatest food challenges, guiding our community of more than 200,000. IFT convenes professionals from around the world – from producers and product developers to innovators and researchers across food, nutrition, and public health – with a shared mission to help create a global food supply that is sustainable, safe, nutritious, and accessible to all. IFT provides its growing community spanning academia, industry, and government with the resources, connections, and opportunities necessary to stay ahead of a rapidly evolving food system as IFT helps feed the minds that feed the world. For more information, please visit View source version on CONTACT: Media Contacts Dennis Van Milligen Director, External Relations Institute of Food Technologists 630-853-3022 [email protected] Comstock Manager, PR and Organizational Communications Institute of Food Technologists 513-374-8900 [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA ILLINOIS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: RESEARCH PHILANTHROPY TECHNOLOGY AGRICULTURE NATURAL RESOURCES FOOD/BEVERAGE FITNESS & NUTRITION FOUNDATION RETAIL SCIENCE FDA HEALTH FOOD TECH SOURCE: Institute of Food Technologists Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/20/2025 09:07 AM/DISC: 05/20/2025 09:06 AM
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
IFT FIRST, Summer's Most Important Food Event, to Address Food Additives, GRAS, and the New Era of Global Food Safety
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, will address the most challenging food safety issues – from food additives and GRAS to recalls and regulatory changes – at IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, the annual food research, science, and technology event that is being held July 13-16, 2025, at McCormick Place in Chicago. 'Consumer expectations around food safety, transparency, and ingredient integrity are evolving, and the food system must rise to meet that demand.' - IFT CEO Christie Tarantino-Dean. A keynote on ' Food Additives: Reformulation and Regulatory Challenges ' will share the latest perspectives on clean label and natural alternatives and the growing pressure for food and beverage manufacturers to reformulate products and replace synthetic additives, including colors, preservatives, and other functional ingredients. Featuring five top experts across legal, regulatory, and consumer advocacy, this keynote will discuss the complexities of replacing synthetic additives – including costs, technical hurdles, scalability challenges and what it will take for food companies to stay afloat in a rapidly changing food market. Other key sessions at IFT FIRST will focus on GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) regulations and the introduction of new food ingredients as well as navigating the FDA's new era of food safety. Meanwhile, a variety of scientific panels will address the role technology must play to enhance food safety, the food safety challenges having the biggest impact on public health, why food recalls are still so common, how international regulatory frameworks are impacting new food products, as well as addressing consumer confidence in food safety. In addition, a pre-event workshop on 'NextGen Food Safety: Bridging Farm to Table with Smart Tech Solutions' is being hosted by IFT's Food Microbiology Division on July 12-13 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CDT. Designed for agri-food professionals, the training will cover Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Agricultural Practices (GA), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), among other topics. 'Consumer expectations around food safety, transparency, and ingredient integrity are evolving, and the food system must rise to meet that demand,' said IFT CEO Christie Tarantino-Dean. 'At IFT FIRST, we bring together experts from across academia, industry, and government to tackle complex challenges head-on—and ensure that we're not just keeping up with change but driving it.' IFT FIRST unites top experts throughout the science of food disciplines. Through cutting-edge scientific programming and multi-disciplinary discussions, IFT FIRST addresses the biggest issues impacting the food industry across novel technology and innovation, health and nutrition, sustainability and climate, food safety, and consumer insights. The dynamic expo floor, a celebration of the latest food innovations and technologies, features some of the top food, health, and wellness companies in the world launching or showcasing the products and solutions that will help usher in a new era of food. This year, the latest food ingredient innovations will be on full display, including Sensient's butterfly pea flower extract. The industry's first plant-derived natural blue source, butterfly pea flower extract was one of three natural food dyes recently approved by the FDA. Meanwhile, leading food safety companies such as Datacor will showcase software solutions that help food and beverage manufacturers uphold stringent food safety and compliance standards. Featuring capabilities like real-time production monitoring, full batch traceability, integrated quality control, and audit-ready documentation, these tools support proactive risk management and regulatory compliance across the supply chain. Register for IFT FIRST. Members receive special pricing to IFT FIRST. To learn more about becoming a member and taking advantage of networking and education opportunities year-round, email membershipinfo@ About IFT FIRST IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo is one of the most influential food technology events in the world as it unites instrumental leaders across the global food system to help shape the future of food. Each year, IFT FIRST (Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology) convenes prominent food, health, and nutrition professionals across industry, academia, and government to collaborate, innovate, and educate. IFT FIRST features a dynamic expo floor that connects many of the top global food and wellness companies with buyers and those with purchasing influence, while also offering cutting-edge scientific programming that explores the hottest topics across the science of food. IFT FIRST also offers valuable networking opportunities, unique food competitions, and engaging interactive experiences to connect, enrich, and empower attendees in their missions to transform the global food system. For more information, go to About Institute of Food Technologists Since 1939, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has served as the voice of the global food science community. IFT advocates for science, technology, and research to address the world's greatest food challenges, guiding our community of more than 200,000. IFT convenes professionals from around the world – from producers and product developers to innovators and researchers across food, nutrition, and public health – with a shared mission to help create a global food supply that is sustainable, safe, nutritious, and accessible to all. IFT provides its growing community spanning academia, industry, and government with the resources, connections, and opportunities necessary to stay ahead of a rapidly evolving food system as IFT helps feed the minds that feed the world. For more information, please visit
Irish Independent
14-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
Urine, raw chicken and congealed grease: Limerick takeaway shut down by food safety inspector
The closure comes after inspectors cited major concerns about cleanliness and food safety. Upon inspection of Tasty at The Square, Dromcollogher, the inspector found food-related operations were being conducted in an outdoor alleyway exposed to foul sewer water. According to the FSAI report, inside the kitchen, inspectors found heavily stained floors, mouldy walls, grease-covered surfaces, and an accumulation of food debris. One of the fridges was 'cracked and damaged.' The internal seal was 'shrivelled and caked with food debris; there was grated cheese, burgers and burger sauce stored in this fridge.' A knife container was found with 'decaying brown liquid and food debris inside.' A toilet cubicle under the stairs opens 'directly to the kitchen. There was a strong smell of urine.' The light switch for the toilet was also 'stained and unclean.' The report further revealed that the business failed to follow basic food safety procedures. There was no visible use of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points). This is a legal requirement for all food businesses. 'Raw chicken is defrosted, marinated with potato starch, cooked, cooled and reheated,' the report continued. The inspector noted: 'I asked what the sieves with food debris were used for. The [business operator] indicated the cleaning of the drain, to demonstrate he put on rubber gloves; lifted the man hole and scooped out congealed white fat oil and grease from the waste water drain and emptied this into a bucket.' "The [operator] then went to enter the kitchen. I asked him to stop pointing out his contaminated rubber gloves, however he said that he used the gloves for the grease trap in the centre of the kitchen. 'He then entered the food kitchen without changing the soiled gloves or washing his hands.' The inspector wrote: 'the main kitchen presents a serious risk of contamination to the interior of the food premises.' The closure will remain in place until the business shows full compliance with food safety laws.
