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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)
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Yahoo
VBPD receives recognition for forensic standards
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach Police Department Forensic Services Unit has earned accreditation from the American National Standards Institute. VBPD received recognition for meeting international standards for their inspection of latent fingerprints, one of only 31 agencies in the U.S. Additionally, VBPD was given accreditation in scene investigation, making the department one of only 28 agencies to receive that recognition in the U.S. The ISO 17020 standard requires agencies to excel in complying with standards to ensure a quality work product that adheres to forensic science best-practices. 'This accreditation is a testament to the accurate, detailed, and thorough work that our Forensic Services Unit performs each and every day,' said VBPD Chief Paul Neudigate. 'Our team produces reliable and effective results that positively impact our ability to serve our community and hold criminals accountable.' Continue to check for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
