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Qatar Tribune
03-07-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
MoPH secures renewal of international accreditation for inspection and sampling of local and imported food
DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has successfully renewed its international accreditation for the fourth consecutive year from the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). This renewal covers the departments responsible for inspection and sampling within the Food Safety Department, specifically in the area of monitoring imported food across all entry points to the country, including Hamad International Airport, Hamad Port, Al Ruwais Port, and the Abu Samra land border. The renewed accreditation also extends to the inspection of local food across various food establishments such as factories, restaurants, hotels, markets, and food handling facilities, all in accordance with the requirements of the international standard ISO 17020. This achievement reaffirms the Ministry of Public Health's ongoing commitment to applying the highest international standards in food inspection, reflecting the efficiency of its regulatory system and the robustness of the procedures in place to safeguard consumer health in the State of Qatar. Director of the Food Safety Department at the Ministry of Public Health Wasan Abdulla Al Baker, stated: "Maintaining this prestigious accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board [ANAB] for the fourth year in a row is clear evidence of the technical competence and high professionalism demonstrated by the Ministry's inspection teams." Al Baker emphasised that the accreditation enhances the credibility of inspection outcomes at the international level and helps strengthen the trust of partners and beneficiaries in the quality of the regulatory services provided. Adding, "This accreditation serves as official confirmation of the Food Safety Department's dedication to implementing quality requirements and compliance in line with recognised international standards, and it underscores our continuous efforts to boost our effectiveness. Achieving this milestone for the fourth consecutive year is a cornerstone in consolidating the confidence of regulatory bodies and partners, and a clear testament to the department's commitment to a methodology of continual improvement." Al Baker also noted that the relevant departments underwent a comprehensive technical audit conducted by ANAB experts at the end of May, successfully meeting all requirements for renewal without any observations or non-conformities recorded. This accomplishment forms part of an integrated strategic plan adopted by the Ministry of Public Health to advance the food safety system in Qatar by promoting proactive oversight across the entire food chain and adopting an advanced regulatory model that supports achieving the highest levels of food safety, aligned with the country's public health and sustainable development goals.
Qatar Tribune
02-07-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
MoPH secures renewal of accreditation from ANAB for fourth consecutive year
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has successfully renewed its international accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for the fourth consecutive year. This renewal covers the departments responsible for inspection and sampling within the Food Safety Department, specifically in the area of monitoring imported food across all entry points to the country, including Hamad International Airport, Hamad Port, Al Ruwais Port, and the Abu Samra land border. The renewed accreditation also extends to the inspection of local food across various food establishments such as factories, restaurants, hotels, markets, and food handling facilities, all in accordance with the requirements of the international standard ISO 17020. This achievement reaffirms the Ministry of Public Health's ongoing commitment to applying the highest international standards in food inspection, reflecting the efficiency of its regulatory system and the robustness of the procedures in place to safeguard consumer health in Qatar. Commenting on the achievement, Wasan Abdulla Al Baker, director of the Food Safety Department at the Ministry of Public Health, said: 'Maintaining this prestigious accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board [ANAB] for the fourth year in a row is clear evidence of the technical competence and high professionalism demonstrated by the Ministry's inspection teams.' Al Baker emphasised that the accreditation enhances the credibility of inspection outcomes at the international level and helps strengthen the trust of partners and beneficiaries in the quality of the regulatory services provided. She said, 'This accreditation serves as official confirmation of the Food Safety Department's dedication to implementing quality requirements and compliance in line with recognised international standards, and it underscores our continuous efforts to boost our effectiveness. Achieving this milestone for the fourth consecutive year is a cornerstone in consolidating the confidence of regulatory bodies and partners, and a clear testament to the department's commitment to a methodology of continual improvement.' She added that the relevant departments underwent a comprehensive technical audit conducted by ANAB experts at the end of May, successfully meeting all requirements for renewal without any observations or non-conformities recorded. This accomplishment forms part of an integrated strategic plan adopted by the Ministry of Public Health to advance the food safety system in Qatar by promoting proactive oversight across the entire food chain and adopting an advanced regulatory model that supports achieving the highest levels of food safety, aligned with the country's public health and sustainable development goals. (TNN)
San Francisco Chronicle
16-06-2025
- San Francisco Chronicle
A suspect is in custody after 2 court officers were stabbed at a Manhattan courthouse
NEW YORK (AP) — A man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of two officers working security inside Manhattan criminal court on Monday, a court spokesperson said. The uniformed court officers had been assigned to the magnetometer in the southern portion of the lobby when they were attacked at around 9:45 a.m., according to court spokesperson Al Baker. The two court officers, who have not been named, sustained slashing and stabbing injuries, while three responding officers were also injured, according to Baker. He described the assault, which was captured on surveillance video, as a 'targeted attack' directed at officers working security details at the courthouse. A police spokesperson said the department has not yet released the suspect's name or what charges he faces. New York State Attorney General Letitia James said on the social platform X that she was 'relieved to hear' the two court officers were stable following the attack. The 17-story Art Deco courthouse, completed in 1941, is where a Manhattan jury found President Donald Trump guilty of trying to illegally swing the 2016 election by giving hush money to a porn actor. Last week, disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein was convicted in the courthouse of one of the top charges he faced in the retrial of his landmark #MeToo-era sex crimes case.
Hamilton Spectator
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
A suspect is in custody after 2 court officers were stabbed at a Manhattan courthouse
NEW YORK (AP) — A man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of two officers working security inside Manhattan criminal court on Monday, a court spokesperson said. The uniformed court officers had been assigned to the magnetometer in the southern portion of the lobby when they were attacked at around 9:45 a.m., according to court spokesperson Al Baker. Responding officers rushed to stop the assailant, subduing and disarming him before placing him into custody. The two court officers, who have not been named, sustained slashing and stabbing injuries, while three responding officers were also injured, according to Baker. He described the assault, which was captured on surveillance video, as a 'targeted attack' directed at officers working security details at the courthouse. A police spokesperson said the department has not yet released the suspect's name or what charges he faces. Spokespersons for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office didn't immediately respond to an email seeking comment. New York State Attorney General Letitia James said on the social platform X that she was 'relieved to hear' the two court officers were stable following the attack. The 17-story Art Deco courthouse, completed in 1941 , is where a Manhattan jury found President Donald Trump guilty of trying to illegally swing the 2016 election by giving hush money to a porn actor . Last week, disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein was convicted in the courthouse of one of the top charges he faced in the retrial of his landmark #MeToo-era sex crimes case. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Washington Post
16-06-2025
- Washington Post
A suspect is in custody after 2 court officers were stabbed at a Manhattan courthouse
NEW YORK — A man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of two officers working security inside Manhattan criminal court on Monday, a court spokesperson said. The uniformed court officers had been assigned to the magnetometer in the southern portion of the lobby when they were attacked at around 9:45 a.m., according to court spokesperson Al Baker.
