Dhaka, 5 January 2022 – In response to the current COVID-19 situation in Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Food Safety Foundation (BFSF) announces to host a virtual seminar to observe National Food Safety Day on 2 February 2022. Bangladesh Supermarket Owners’ Association (BSOA) and Sabuj Samaj Unnayon Sanstha (SUSS) joined hands with the BFSF to mark the day by holding a virtual seminar on “The Role of Non-State Actors in Enhancing Food Safety” with Engr. Muhammad Liaquat Ali, Founding Director General, Bangladesh Accreditation Board as Moderator. This event is part of BFSF’s ongoing commitment to be united for safer food.
Three distinguished experts Dr. Hamidur Rahman, former Director General, of the Directorate of Agriculture Extension, Ministry of Agriculture; Mr. Zakir Hossain, General Secretary of Bangladesh Supermarket Owners’ Association and Mr. Naser Farid, former Director General, of Food Policy Monitoring Unit (FPMU), Ministry of Food will discuss various aspects of present and future roles to be played and could be played by various non-state actors to take food safety forward along with the national food control agencies. This event will connect together food businesses, individual experts, academia and food control agencies to discuss and address key issues related to self-compliance of the food establishments. The event is open to all.
Zoom meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2334320043?pwd=YnlYenFiTk96clBPZ0R6dnJVa3pMZz09 Meeting ID: 233 432 0043 Passcode: 1234
For media inquiries or more information, please contact:
Mr. Tahauzzaman, Mobile: 01711262681, 01316683566. Email: info@fsfbd.org ceo@fsfbd.org
About the Bangladesh Food Safety Foundation (BFSF):
A science-based independent not-for-profit think-tank dedicated to promoting food safety culture and practices for consumers and food businesses. BFSF seeks to cover all the areas in the “Farm to Plate” continuum and gradually step into additional areas in the “Food Safety Ecosystem” with a stronger institutional base. BFSF collaborates with various stakeholders, including government agencies, industry professionals, academia and consumers, to create a safer and healthier food environment for all. Through its initiatives and advocacy, BFSF works tirelessly to raise awareness about the importance of food safety and its role in safeguarding public health.