Dr. Blaise Ouattara | Food Safety Expert & Consultant

Food Safety Expert Consulting for Governments and Food Businesses

Food safety systems are often complex. Responsibilities are spread across agencies, and teams often lack practical tools to act. I help bring structure, clarity, and workable solutions.

Support for Governments and Regulators

I work with:

• Ministries in charge of food, health, agriculture, trade, or industry
• National food safety authorities and inspection services
• Regional organizations and development partners

I help you:

• Review and design national food safety policies
• Assess national food control systems using FAO and WHO tools
• Clarify roles and responsibilities across agencies
• Align regulations with Codex Alimentarius standards and SPS measures
• Improve inspection models, including risk-based inspection

Support for Food Industry and SMEs

I also support:

• Agri-food companies
• Small and medium enterprises
• Informal and emerging food businesses

I help you:

• Design and implement HACCP, GMP, and GHP
• Carry out on-site assessments and action plans
• Prepare technical documentation and SOPs
• Meet buyer and export market requirements
• Train managers and staff in simple, practical ways

Global Food Safety Expert Leadership and Experience

My work as a food safety expert combines science, policy, training, and practical problem-solving. I have supported national and regional projects in Africa and beyond.

Key areas of expertise include:

• National food control systems design and assessment
• Food safety risk assessment and risk ranking
• Use of international food standards, including Codex
• Regulatory policy and scientific advice
• Capacity building and institutional strengthening

I have contributed to tools and initiatives such as:

• FDA iRisk
• Expert meetings and guidance with FAO and WHO
• Technical support across more than 30 African countries

You can find a list of my peer-reviewed publications on my ResearchGate profile.

Training and Capacity Building in Food Safety

Effective food safety systems need trained people at every level. I design and deliver training that is clear, applied, and adapted to local realities.

I work with:

• Inspectors and regulators
• Laboratory teams
• Policymakers and managers
• Universities and training institutions
• Food industry associations

Training topics include:

• National food control systems and their key components
• Food safety risk assessment and risk ranking
• Application of Codex and other international standards
• Regulatory frameworks and implementation tools
• Food safety management systems for industry

Sessions can be national, regional, or online, with a focus on real cases and simple tools.

Practical Support That Builds Stronger Food Systems

My goal is to help clients move from policy to practice. That means turning food safety goals into clear actions, stronger systems, and better results.

I focus on support that helps you:

• Improve compliance
• Strengthen inspection and enforcement
• Build staff capacity
• Align with Codex and SPS requirements
• Support safer food and better market access

If you are looking for practical, expert support in food safety, I would be glad to discuss your needs.

I am a food safety professional with deep experience in policy, regulation, training, and capacity building. My work focuses on helping African institutions and businesses build stronger food systems that support health, compliance, and trade.

If you want to know more about my journey, training, experience, and areas of work, please visit the About page.