11/06/2025
🌐 *World Food Safety Day 2025: Science in Action* 🌐
On June 11, 2025, the Department of Food Safety and Quality Management at Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU), Multan, celebrated World Food Safety Day under the global theme “Food Safety: Science in Action” [1] . The event was organized under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Riaz, Dean of the Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition.
*Chief Guests:*
- Mr. Zubair Ahmad Ejaz, Director Operations, Punjab Food Authority South
- Mr. Ghulam Mustafa, CEO, Food Development Organization
*Distinguished Guests:*
- Prof. Dr. Umar Farooq, Dean, Faculty of Food Science, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture, Multan
- Prof. Dr. Nazim Hussain Labar, Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, BZU
- Prof. Dr. Tauseef Sultan, Chairman, Department of Human Nutrition, BZU
- Dr. Aneela Hameed, Chairperson, Department of Animal Food Products Technology, BZU
- Dr. Tariq Ismail, Chairman, Department of Food Science and Technology, BZU
- Mr. Umair Hanif, Deputy Director, Punjab Food Authority, Multan
- Mr. Malik Rizwan, Director Licensing, Punjab Food Authority, Multan
- Mr. Muhammad Saif, Director, Family Foods
- Mr. Khalid Sohail, CEO, Rehmat Foods
- Mr. Abdul Sattar, General Manager, Honey Foods
- Mr. Shahid Mubeen, Head of Quality, Volka Food International
- Mr. Muhammad Jamil, General Manager, Shangrilla BBQ
- Dr. Farah, Deputy Director, Punjab Food Authority, Lahore
- Dr. Muhammad Shahbaz, Chairman, Food Science, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture
- Mr. Muhammad Arshad, Grow Pure
The seminar witnessed active participation from faculty members, students, and community members, including women from neighboring villages. Discussions centered on the pivotal role of scientific research in ensuring food safety, addressing challenges in Pakistan's food systems, and implementing actionable strategies to mitigate foodborne diseases.
Let’s continue our commitment to safer food for a healthier future! 🍽️🔬