Food safety meet to shed light on food practices, innovations

TO create greater awareness on food safety measures and to synergise the collaboration between government and private sector on food safety standards, Oman International Trade and Exhibitions-Conferences Division will host the first-ever Oman Food Safety Conference from 25th to 26th October at the Al Bustan Palace Intercontinental. Sherwin Sevillena, senior manager for Research and Development and Conferences at OITE, said the forum aims to shed light on global innovative food practices, the inaugural Food Safety Conference is set to take the Sultanate's food safety to an international level. The Food Safety Conference is set to be a platform for stakeholders, food safety players including the government food control officers, health officials, food safety and health officers, food t e chnologi s t s , food manufacturers, and distributors to forge partnerships, whilst providing the best opportunity to learn the latest innovations and practices in the food supply management chain. "Participants attending the event will definitely gain updated informat ion and broader view of the sector, their important role in securing and protecting a safe food supply. Alongside the conference will be a mini exhibition, which will offer delegates an exclusive insight into the latest cutting-edge technologies, services and products," Mr Sevillena said.Originals