MI TO ORGANIZE THE REGIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM ON FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TOOLS IN FOOD MANUFACTURING

Agricultural Development and Commercialization

Mekong Institute (MI) is going to organize the Regional Training Program on “Food Safety Management Tools in Food Manufacturing” on August 14-18, 2017 at Mekong Institute in Khon Kaen, Thailand. 

The program aims to enhance the knowledge of participants on global food safety standards and understand the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) based on Codex Alimentarius. The course will strengthen the capacity of government officials to effectively implement and monitor food safety control program in the food processing sector, particularly in improving their ability to provide assistance and guidance to food processors in conformance and compliance with food safety requirements. The agri-food processors, on the other hand, are expected to identify their challenges, options and opportunities in the implementation of food safety management systems. 

This training is designed for middle to senior level government officials from relevant departments/ministries who are responsible for developing food safety regulations for agri-food processing firms and monitoring food safety at the processing level. It also targets agri-food processing companies in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam interested in adopting Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). 

The program includes visits to agri-processing firms with food safety assurance systems in place, so participants can directly learn and observe the current practices of Thai SMEs in implementing GMP and HACCP. 

For more information, please contact Mr. Thorng Ra, Program Coordinator of Agricultural Development and Commercialization Department at [email protected], or via phone number + 66 (0) 43-202-268 ext. 4034.

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Mrs. Guohua Liu

Director, Sustainable Energy & Environment (SEE) Department

Mrs. Liu Guohua is the Director of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Department at the Mekong Institute. Prior to this role, she worked in the Department of International Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, where she played a key role in shaping and implementing China’s cooperation strategies with UN development agencies. During this time, Mrs. Liu was actively involved in advancing initiatives related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on climate change and green development. Additionally, she contributed to the evaluation of projects funded by various Chinese initiatives, such as the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund, Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund, etc.

In addition to her work in the Department of International Economic Affairs, Mrs. Liu has an extensive diplomatic background. She spent 7 years in the Department of African Affairs, followed by a 4-year tenure at the Chinese Embassy in Lao PDR, where she gained deep expertise in both Southeast Asian and African affairs. These diverse experiences have played a crucial role in shaping her approach to sustainable development and international collaboration, particularly in building regional partnerships and tackling global challenges like climate change.

She holds a Master’s degree in Economics, with a specialization in Finance, from the Central University of Finance and Economics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, specializing in International Economics and Trade, from the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics.