The Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation has announced the renewal of accreditation for the Food Technology Research Institute, affiliated with the Agricultural Research Center, as a specialized entity for training, qualification, and consultation, as granted by the National Institute for Quality. This renewal reflects the institute's ongoing efforts to enhance its training, qualification, and consultation systems.
The scope of accreditation encompasses several specialized areas, including quality management systems according to ISO 9001:2015, food safety management system ISO 22000:2018, and food safety FSSC 22000. Additionally, it covers the requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories according to ISO/IEC 17025:2017, along with specialized training programs in food safety.
Dr. Atif Ashiba, Director of the Food Technology Research Institute, stated that the renewal of accreditation confirms the trust in the institute's scientific and training capabilities and underscores its commitment to the continuous development of its training, qualification, and consultation systems. The institute offers specialized programs that meet the needs of the food industry sector and align with the latest international standards.
The institute provides support to food manufacturing establishments and companies in both public and private sectors, assisting them in implementing quality and food safety systems, improving the level of food products, and enhancing their competitiveness in local, regional, and international markets. Training and capacity building are key areas of focus for the institute to develop the food manufacturing sector.
Dr. Ashiba emphasized that the renewal of accreditation is a result of the institute's ongoing efforts to develop its quality, training, and qualification systems, as well as enhance the level of scientific, training, and consultation services it offers. This development supports the institute's continued role in the food industry sector, promoting the application of quality and food safety systems.
The Food Technology Research Institute plays a significant role in enhancing the capabilities of specialized cadres, transferring knowledge, and supporting agricultural and food development in Egypt. Its programs and services are designed to align with the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation.
The renewal of accreditation demonstrates the institute's commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and food safety, as recognized by the National Institute for Quality. This achievement is expected to further strengthen the institute's position as a leading entity in providing specialized training and consultation services to the food industry in Egypt.
Key points
- The Food Technology Research Institute has renewed its accreditation for quality and food safety training and consultation from the National Institute for Quality.
- The institute offers specialized training programs in quality management and food safety, aligned with international standards such as ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000:2018.
- The renewal of accreditation supports the institute's role in enhancing the food industry sector in Egypt, promoting quality and food safety systems, and improving competitiveness in local and international markets.
