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ENHANCING CONFIDENCE IN SUPPLIER’S ASSURANCE PROGRAMS
Dr. Mohammed Mohammady
10-12-2023
10AM- 12 PM , Dubai World Trade Center
This master class at the conference is dedicated to equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills
needed to enhance confidence in supplier assurance programs. Focused on the specific context of food
establishments, the session delves into establishing a systematic process ensuring that all food, raw materials,
and food contact equipment suppliers adheres to stringent quality and food safety standards.
Topics include:
Overview of the importance of supplier assurance programs.
Establishing a Systematic Process for selection, approval and monitoring of suppliers
Procurement process for food, raw materials, and food contact equipment.
Documenting materials needs and specifications.
International requirements and best practices.
Suppliers’ development initiatives.
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GFSI 101
Trainers:: Erica Sheward, Anne Gerardi, Lalaina Randriamanantsoa
10-12-2023
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM, Dubai World Trade Center
1. What is GFSI? Busting some myths about what the Global Food safety Initiative does and what
is doesn't do
2. Benchmarking and harmonisation - a GFSI masterclass in how and why GFSI benchmarks 3rd
party food safety standards against its requirements - what does this mean for the global food
safety ecosystem?
3. Food safety capability building
4. Public Private Partnerships
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The sessions will be highly interactive and provide a unique opportunity for attendees to hear
from GFSI first hand
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NEW ERA OF FOOD SAFETY- TEA & TALK
Frank Yiannas
Conversation with Frank Yiannas – what is the future of food safety?
10-12-2023
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4 – 6 PM, Dubai World Trade Center
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PEST MANAGEMENT- ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Trainers: Sophie Thorogood Tahir Rashid, Mark Wenman, John Stewart
11-12-2023
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Dubai World Trade Center
Target Audience: Pest contractors/supervisors
Cost: AED 300
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The full day session is specially designed for operators of Pest Management Companies that
support food businesses in Dubai. The session is focused on enhancing knowledge and skills in the
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Cockroach Control
Fly Management
Rat Control
Bird Management
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Considerations for Operating a World-class Internal Audit System in Your
Business
Trainers: Helen Taylor & Nic Sherman
Cost : AED 1000
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14-12-2023
9AM – 4:30 PM, Dubai World Trade Center
This is a full day workshop designed for food safety professionals who want to
conduct Internal Audits in Dubai. The workshop will focus on enhancing your
understanding on how to set up and operate Internal Audit process in the
business. The session will also help you to understand who will operate and
benefit from the IA Process/ system and how the business will optimise the
outcomes from IA for continuous improvement and links to Food safety culture.
This will be an ‘activity based’ session
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ICMSF Workshop: Microbiological Sampling Plans for Foods
15-12-2023
4: 00 PM – 6.00 PM, Online Event
Introducing ICMSF and key concepts/tools Dr. Leon Gorris
Pre-read: ICMSF Cases Concept; Anatomy of a Sampling Plan; ICMSF Spreadsheet Tool
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Statistical basis and residual risk. Prof Marcel Zwietering
Pre-read: Microbiological Testing and Distribution of Microorganisms in Food; Microbiological Testing and
Performance of Sampling Plans
ICMSF sampling plan tool applied to some practical questions. Peter McClure
Pre-read: ICMSF Spreadsheet Tool: Typical details for a 2-class count plan; Using the ICMSF Sampling Plan Tool to
assess the performance of Microbiological Criteria. Part 2: MC for Listeria monocytogenes in RTE Foods not
supporting growth
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Discussion on Microbiological Sampling Plans John Donaghy, Wayne Anderson, Prof Marcel Zwietering, Peter
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