Invitation to a Veterinary and Public Health Seminar
Quality management systems in the food industry
by Dr Katarzyna Kosek-Paszkowska, Department of Food Hygiene and Consumer Health,
Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Poland
Introduction by Dr Manos Vlasiou, Head, Department of Veterinary Medicine,
UNIC School of Veterinary Medicine
Welcome note by Dr Nectaria Ioannou-Arsenoglou, Board President,
Pancyprian Veterinary Association
Supported by Pancyprian Veterinary Association
ABOUT THE SEMINAR
Quality management systems (QMS) are pivotal in the food industry, ensuring product safety and quality. Standards like HACCP focus on hazard prevention, while ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 offer comprehensive food safety management frameworks. ISO 9001, though not exclusive to the food sector, emphasises quality management across industries. Both IFS and the BRC Global Standard cater to standardising quality, safety, and operational criteria. Despite their importance, practical challenges can arise in the implementation and auditing of these systems, necessitating continuous refinement and training.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr Katarzyna Kosek-Paszkowska is a veterinary surgeon with a PhD, serving as an associate professor in the Department of Food Hygiene and Consumer’s Health Protection at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Wrocław, Poland. She is the Vice Dean for International Relations and English Study, an EAEVE expert in Veterinary Public Health, Food Hygiene, and Safety, and an auditor for ISO 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP, and BRC quality management systems.