Department of Food Safety & Quality Management - BZU

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# Department of Food Safety & Quality Management - BZU

🌐 *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! 🍽️🔬

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Riaz, Dean FFSN and Chairman FSQM at BZU Multan, is a renowned expert in food science with vast academic and research contributions.

Food Safety and Quality Management is among the most sought-after degree programs both in Pakistan and globally. Graduates can pursue careers in the Punjab Food Authority, food industries, research institutions, government departments, and numerous national and international organizations. This field also opens doors for entrepreneurship within the food sector. As one of the world’s largest employment domains, the food industry offers vast opportunities across multiple areas. Students who have completed their intermediate education are highly encouraged to apply and shape a promising, impactful future.