ISO/IEC 17025 in a Nutshell
T he Way in DIETARY FIBER Analysis
The 2024 PET FOOD Trends
FOOD SAFETY is Everyone’s business
ห้องปฏิบัติการมีความสำาคัญต่อการพัฒนาความรู้ การรับรอง
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ปฏิบัติการโดยใช้วิธีเอนไซเมติก-กราวิเมตริก (enzymatic-gravimetric method) โดย ตัวอย่างที่ผ่านการกำาจัดไขมันแล้วจะถูก นำามาย่อยด้วยเอนไซม์เพื่อกำาจัดแป้งและ โปรตีน จากนั้นตกตะกอนเส้นใยอาหารที่ ละลายได้ (soluble dietary fiber, SDF) ด้วยสารละลายเอทานอล
(Codex Alimentarius Commission, CAC)
(low molecular weight dietary fiber, LMWDF)
(high molecular weight dietary fiber, HMWDF)
(water soluble dietary fiber, SDF)
Prosky และคณะ วิธี
enzymatic-gravimetric
(α-amylase) จาก
(pH 8.2 อุณหภูมิ 100 องศาเซลเซียส) ในระหว่าง
กระบวนการบ่ม
วิธีวิเคราะห์มาตรฐานอ้างอิงตาม AOAC
991.43 เป็นวิธีวิเคราะห์เส้นใยอาหารที่ได้รับ
การยอมรับเป็นลำาดับต่อมา โดย Lee และ
คณะ ปรับปรุงขั้นตอนการวิเคราะห์จากวิธี
ก่อนหน้า ทำาให้วิธีการนี้สามารถวิเคราะห์
ปริมาณเส้นใยอาหารทั้งหมด (TDF) SDF
และ IDF ได้ การวิเคราะห์ TDF ด้วยวิธี
นี้มีขั้นตอนคล้ายกับวิธี AOAC 985.29
แตกต่างกันเพียงชนิดของบัฟเฟอร์ที่ใช้ คือ
MES-TRIS buffer
วิธีวิเคราะห์ทั้ง 2 วิธีที่กล่าวมานั้นไม่ สามารถวิเคราะห์เส้นใยอาหารทั้งหมดตามที่ CODEX ได้ให้คำานิยามไว้ในปัจจุบันได้ โดย
แป้งทนย่อย (resistant starch, RS) บาง กลุ่มและโอลิโกแซกคาไรด์ที่ไม่สามารถย่อย ได้ (non-digestible oligosaccharides, NDO) ทั้งหมด จะไม่สามารถวิเคราะห์ได้
ด้วยวิธีดังกล่าว เป็นผลให้ TDF ที่ได้จาก
การวิเคราะห์มีค่าต่ำ า กว่าความเป็นจริง (underestimated) เพื่อเป็นการแก้ไข
ปัญหาที่เกิดขึ้น วิธีการวิเคราะห์อ้างอิงตาม
AOAC 2017.16 และ AOAC 2022.01
ซึ่งสามารถวิเคราะห์ TDF ตามคำานิยามของ
CODEX ได้อย่างถูกต้องแม่นยำาจึงถูกนำา
มาใช้แทนที่วิธีวิเคราะห์ AOAC 985.29
และ AOAC 991.43
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อาหารจาก Megazyme by Neogen
ชุดทดสอบ Rapid Integrated Total
Dietary Fiber Method (K-RINTDF)
ได้รับการยอมรับจาก AOAC ให้เป็นวิธี
การมาตรฐานอย่างเป็นทางการ และยัง
เป็นชุดทดสอบแบรนด์เดียวในท้องตลาด ณ ขณะนี้ ที่สามารถวิเคราะห์ปริมาณ เส้นใยอาหารได้อย่างถูกต้องครบถ้วน
AOAC 2017.16 (วิธี Codex Type
2022.01
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Thapanee Bunyakiat
Product Specialist
Power Tech Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. thapanee@ptci.co.th
Ratha Boriboonphoka
Business Development Manager
Neogen Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Rboriboonphoka@neogen.com
CODEX ช่วยให้การเติมเส้นใยอาหารลง
Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that our bodies cannot digest and use for energy. But it is a very important part in maintaining the balance of the digestive and excretory systems. Additionally, dietary fiber is a common food additive for healthy foods. That’s why the food industry manufacturers invest in research and resources to maximize the dietary fiber content of their products.
Dietary fiber content labelling in processed foods is strictly regulated and mandatory in some regions. It is therefore important for the industry to have reliable and accurate means of measuring dietary fiber in a product for labelling purposes. The correct analysis of fibers is key for accurate calorie values, appropriate fiber content claims, and to avoid litigations linked to improper labelling.
In its simplest terms, dietary fiber content in a sample is measured in the laboratory using an enzymaticgravimetric method. After defatting, a food sample is treated with enzymes for starch and protein removal, precipitation of soluble dietary fiber (SDF) components by aqueous ethanol, isolation and weighing of the DF residue, and correction for protein and ash in the residue.
Methodologies for measurement of DF – Codex Alimentarius
Since the DF definition has evolved over the time, several methodologies for the measure of its content in foods have been developed. Codex Alimentarius Commission recommends well-established methods, detailing their particularities: the ones that measure low molecular weight dietary fiber (LMWDF) and high molecular weight dietary fiber (HMWDF), and the ones that distinguish SDF and insoluble dietary fiber (IDF).
Analytical Chemists (AOAC)
985.29 was the first analytical method for DF measurement accepted as official. Developed by Prosky et al., this is an enzymatic-gravimetric method that determines TDF using bacterial α-amylase and harsh conditions (pH 8.2, 100 ºC) for the enzymatic incubation step.
Analytical Chemists (AOAC) 991.43 was the subsequent accepted method. It was developed by Lee et al. with the introduction of some modifications to the previous one that brought the possibility of measurement of TDF, IDF and SDF with a unique procedure. Measurement of TDF is like AOAC 985.25 procedure, except it uses MES-TRIS buffer. These methods do not measure all components of dietary fiber as currently defined by CODEX Alimentarius. Most resistant starch (RS) and all non-digestible oligosaccharides (NDO) are not included which results in an underestimation of dietary fiber. The solution to this problem is to replace the Prosky/Lee methods (AOAC 985.29/AOAC 991.43) with methods that correctly measure all components of dietary fiber (AOAC 2017.16/2022.01).
Neogen’s Megazyme range has been at the forefront of innovation in dietary fiber testing. The latest dietary fiber method, the Rapid Integrated Total Dietary Fiber Method (K-RINTDF) has been accepted by AOAC as the official standard
method. The K-RINTDF assay kit is the only commercially available product that allows for the correct analysis of Dietary Fiber content as defined by CODEX Alimentarius and is suitable for AOAC methods 2017.16 (Codex Type I method) and 2022.01. It can accurately measure all components of dietary fiber including resistant starch and NDO without prior knowledge of the fiber profile.
K-RINTDF provides the most accurate and encompassing method for analyzing fiber content according to the CODEX definition. The method allows for more cost-effective fiber fortification of foods without the need for costly oversupplementation linked to under-estimation issues of previous methods. It also improves labelling regulatory compliance for manufacturers.
The dietary fiber fractions that are measured with this method are:
1. High molecular weight dietary fiber (HMWDF) including insoluble dietary fiber (IDF) and high
molecular weight soluble dietary fiber (SDFP; soluble dietary fiber which is precipitated in the presence of 78% aqueous ethanol)
2. Low molecular weight soluble dietary fiber (SDFS; water soluble dietary fiber that is soluble in the presence of 78% aqueous ethanol).
The sample being analyzed is incubated with pancreatic α-amylase (PAA) and amyloglucosidase (AMG) with shaking and stirring at 37 ºC for 4 hours consistent with in vivo conditions in the human
small intestine. The reaction is terminated by pH adjustment to ~8.2, followed by heating to ~95 ºC, and after incubation with protease and pH adjustment, HMWDF are precipitated from solution in 78% aqueous ethanol and the IDF and SDFP recovery by filtration, washed, dried, and weighed. The aqueous ethanol extract is concentrated, desalted, and analyzed for SDFS by HPLC.
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สัตว์เลี้ยงของไทย
ตลาดการดูแลสัตว์เลี้ยงทั่วโลก ในปี
2566 มีมูลค่า 302,890 ล้านดอลลาร์สหรัฐ
และคาดว่าระหว่างปี 2567-2575 จะมีอัตรา
การเติบโตเฉลี่ยต่อปี (CAGR) อยู่ที่ 7.03%
หรือคาดว่าจะมีมูลค่าตลาดอยู่ที่ 597,510
ล้านดอลลาร์สหรัฐในปี พ.ศ. 2576 ส่วน
ในปี 2567
ทั่วโลกมีการส่งออกอาหารสัตว์
เลี้ยงคิดเป็นมูลค่า 44,379 ล้านดอลลาร์
สหรัฐ ลดลง 0.67% YoY เฉพาะอาหาร
สุนัขและแมวมีมูลค่าการส่งออก 23,678
ล้านดอลลาร์สหรัฐ เพิ่มขึ้น 5.01% YoY
เมื่อแยกตามประเภทของอาหารสัตว์
กลุ่มผลิตภัณฑ์อาหารสัตว์เลี้ยงมีส่วนแบ่ง
ตลาดอยู่ที่ 55% โดยกลุ่มผลิตภัณฑ์และ
อาหารสุนัขครองส่วนแบ่งตลาดมากที่สุด เมื่อแยกตามช่องทางการจำาหน่าย
Trends and Directions in Thailand’s
In 2023, the global pet care market was valued at 302.89 billion USD, and it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.03% from 2024 to 2035, reaching an estimated market value of 597.51 billion USD by 2033. In 2024, the global export value of pet food is projected to be 44.379 billion USD, a decline of 0.67% YoY. Particularly, the export of dog and cat food is expected to reach 23.678 billion USD, marking an increase of 5.01% YoY.
Breaking down by pet food types, pet food products hold a market share of 55%, with dog food products having the largest market share. In terms of distribution channels, retail stores account for the highest market share, making up 66% of the market.
In 2023, Thailand exported pet food products worth 2,437.61 million USD, capturing 5.49% share of the global market, which represents 13.24% YoY decreased. For dog and cat food, Thailand ranks the fourth globally, exporting 2,077.17 million USD worth of these products, with an 8.77% global market share, which is a 14.68% YoY decrease.
From January to March 2024, the global export value of pet food was USD 7,096 million, a 37.50% YoY decrease. However, Thailand’s market share expanded by 13.68% YoY, representing 6.18% of the global market. Specifically, the global export value of dog and cat food was USD 3,903 million, a 35.39% YoY decrease, while Thailand’s market share in this segment expanded by 20.99% YoY, representing 9.91% of the global market.
According to a survey by the World Animal Foundation, 43% of dog owners and 41% of cat owners are increasingly opting for premium-grade pet food. The key factors influencing the decision to purchase premium pet food include nutritional content and the use of natural ingredients. The top 10 attributes that distributors emphasize in their products are:
1. High protein content
2. Natural ingredients
3. Rich in vitamins
4. Free from harmful grains or potential allergens
5. No preservatives
6. Immune-boosting properties
7. Contains antioxidants
8. No artificial colors
9. No synthetic flavors
10. Gluten-free
The 2023 Euromonitor International Voice of the Consumer survey on global consumer behavior highlights:
1. Pet humanization: pets are increasingly treated as family members.
2. Health-consciousness: pet owners prioritize their pets’ health and choose nutritionally valuable pet food.
3. Omni-channel distribution: pet food and care products are sold through both online and offline channels.
4. Environmental and sustainability concerns: consumers focus on environmentally friendly practices, from production processes to packaging and carbon footprint.
Traditional dry kibble is viewed as highly processed and potentially detrimental to pet health, leading to a growing interest in wet, fresh, or frozen pet foods. Emphasizing shared experiences between pets and
owners to foster bonding has become a significant factor in developing premium pet products.
Pet owners are increasingly looking for additional benefits in products, creating new opportunities in an era where people are becoming more environmentally conscious. This includes a growing interest in organic pet food, pet food made from plants and insects, and reusable packaging. Emphasis is also placed on product standards.
On October 8, 2023, the Council of the European Union approved a draft regulation on organic labels for pet food. This regulation aligns the control standards for organic pet food labels with those for organic human food. Pet food labeled as organic must contain at least 95% organic agricultural ingredients by weight. This regulation took effect on October 30, 2023, with a six-month transition period, becoming fully enforceable on May 1, 2024. This provides flexibility and options for consumers interested in choosing organic food for their pets.
According to a report by Euromonitor International, the global market value for pet food supplements in 2023 is estimated at 2,100 million USD. North America holds the highest share of the global pet care market, accounting for 42%. The retail value of pet food supplements in North America is the highest at 834 million USD, followed by the Asia-Pacific and Western Europe regions.
From 2024 to 2036, the AsiaPacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing market. China is the leading market for pet products in the Asia-Pacific, with a higher
growth rate in cat ownership and a cat population surpassing that of dogs. This has led to higher sales of cat food and supplements compared to dog products.
The pet food supplement market is projected to continue growing. Future food trends include new alternative proteins from insects, such as black soldier fly larvae, which are high in protein and suitable for livestock and aquaculture feed. These larvae
are easy to raise, cost-effective, and rapidly reproduce.
Alternative raw materials add value to by-products from the food industry, promoting sustainable pet food production. Developing these alternative pet food ingredients domestically aligns with the principles of a bio-circular-green economy.
Key Factors to Consider - Import regulations and standards of the destination countries
- Demand trends and new consumer behaviors
- Price appropriateness relative to quality
- Building brand image and product differentiation
- Expanding channels to reach modern consumers
- Prioritizing the standards and safety of raw materials to build trust in Thai pet food products
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ระดับเดียวกับมนุษย์ให้กับสัตว์เลี้ยงของตน แบรนด์ผลิตภัณฑ์ดูแลสัตว์เลี้ยงใช้โอกาสจากความสุขที่สัตว์เลี้ยงมอบให้เจ้าของด้วยผลิตภัณฑ์และบริการใหม่ๆ กระแสนี้ส่งผลให้ขนม แมวและอาหารผสมสำาหรับแมวเติบโตรวดเร็วที่สุดในกลุ่มผลิตภัณฑ์ดูแลสัตว์เลี้ยงในปี 2024 ร้านขายสัตว์เลี้ยงมีบริการที่มากขึ้น
เชี่ยวชาญด้านสุขภาพกำาลังมองหาวิธีแก้ปัญหาสุขภาพเชิงป้องกันที่ง่ายและปฏิบัติได้ ซึ่งสามารถผสานเข้ากับกิจวัตรประจำาวันและให้ผล
Demand for functional food expands beyond humans to pets
Consumers feel the urge to escape the burdens of their everyday routines and problems. Pets serve as the best refuge for moments of joy and relief. Consequently, in line with the pet humanization trend, they want to provide them with human-grade products.
Pet care brands have the opportunity to tap into the joy that pets bring their owners with innovative products or services. Benefiting from this trend, cat treats and mixers is expected to be the fastest-growing category in pet care in 2024. Pet shops are increasingly offering pet services, such as spas, salons, health and wellness centers, swimming pools and studios, providing consumers with new experiences for their beloved animals.
Consumers are adopting a pragmatic approach to their mental and physical health. Due to the increasing humanization of pets, this trend is extending to the pet market. Consumers are seeking healthy and functional foods for their pets, aiming to keep them fit and healthy. Wellness Pragmatists are looking for easy, practical solutions in preventive health that can be seamlessly integrated into daily routines and deliver instant results. Consequently, functional foods-especially pet food supplements - are on the rise, providing health benefits with the highest convenience.
Ekaterina Tretyakova. (Apr 19, 2024). Three key global consumer trends in pet care for 2024. Euromonitor > Insights > Home Products. https://www.euromonitor.com/article/three-key-global-consumer-trends-in-pet-care-for-2024
Author info
Asst.Prof. Suchada Chaisawadi Director
Energy Environment Safety and Health Office and Sustainability Office, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi suchada.cha@kmutt.ac.th
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มหาศาลที่ส่งผลกระทบต่อสิ่งแวดล้อม (environmental footprint)
จากกระแสโลกในยุคปัจจุบันที่ทั่วโลก
ได้รับผลกระทบจากการเปลี่ยนแปลงสภาพ
ภูมิอากาศ (climate change) ที่ถือเป็น ความเสี่ยงอันดับหนึ่งของโลกในปี ค.ศ.
2024 ทำาให้ทุกประเทศทั่วโลกตื่นตัวกับ
การลดการใช้พลังงาน ลดการทำาลายสิ่ง
แวดล้อม และพัฒนากระบวนการและขั้น
ตอนการทำางานที่ก่อให้เกิดการลดการปลด
ปล่อยคาร์บอน รวมถึงการจัดทำามาตรการ
ที่กระตุ้นให้เกิดการพัฒนานวัตกรรมที่เพิ่ม
การดูดซับหรือกักเก็บกักคาร์บอน รวมถึง
การใส่ใจเรื่องการพลิกฟื้นความหลากหลาย
(biodiversity) ที่สูญเสียไปมาก
ผลกระทบต่อการเปลี่ยนแปลงสภาพภูมิ
Royal Society of Chemistry ได้จัดทำา
RSC sustainable laboratories report ที่เน้นแนวทางการพัฒนาห้องปฏิบัติการที่
(a community-wide movement towards sustainable laboratory practices)
หรือ Sustainable laboratory เน้นความ
Environmental footprint
ของห้องปฏิบัติการวิเคราะห์วิจัย โดยลดการ
ปลดปล่อยคาร์บอนที่เกิดจากการใช้พลังงาน
เนื่องจากการใช้เครื่องมืออุปกรณ์ที่ใช้พลังงาน
สูง และลดการกำ า เนิดของเสียอันตราย
รวมถึงการลดการผลิตขยะ Single use
plastics และขยะอิเล็กทรอนิกส์ นอกจาก
นั้นยังสนับสนุนให้เกิดการพัฒนานวัตกรรม ของเครื่องมืออุปกรณ์และกระบวนการ
วิเคราะห์ที่ลดการใช้พลังงาน ลดการผลิต
ขยะ/ของเสียอันตรายที่ทำาลายสิ่งแวดล้อม และในปีเดียวกัน Biosisternika ได้เสนอ แนวทางการพัฒนาห้องปฏิบัติการยั่งยืนที่ ก่อให้เกิดการลดการปลดปล่อยคาร์บอน โดยลดการใช้พลังงานไฟฟ้าและลดการใช้ น้ำา ใช้วัสดุอุปกรณ์และทรัพยากรภายใต้ หลักการ Reduce – reuse – recycle การจัดการของเสียในห้องปฏิบัติการ การ ดูแลและซ่อมบำารุงเครื่องมืออุปกรณ์ให้อยู่ ในสภาพพร้อมใช้งาน การทำา Process optimization ในกระบวนการทำางานและ ขั้นตอนการวิเคราะห์ในห้องปฏิบัติการโดย
เน้นการสร้าง Sustainability culture หรือ
การสร้างความยั่งยืนให้เป็นวัฒนธรรมองค์กร (https://biosistemika.com/)
เนื่องจากผลกระทบจากการเปลี่ยนแปลง
สภาพภูมิอากาศ (climate change) ใน
สถานการณ์ของโลกในยุคปัจจุบันมีความ รุนแรงเพิ่มมากขึ้น ทำาให้ทุกหน่วยงานที่ เกี่ยวข้องกับการพัฒนาห้องปฏิบัติการให้ ยั่งยืนได้ให้ความสนใจและเน้นการดำาเนิน งานในการพัฒนาห้องปฏิบัติการยั่งยืนที่
สอดคล้องกับสภาวการณ์ของโลกที่เกิดการ เปลี่ยนแปลงอย่างรวดเร็วในช่วง 10-25 ปี
ข้างหน้า โดยแนวโน้มของห้องปฏิบัติการ ยั่งยืนในโลกอนาคตได้เน้นการดำาเนินการ ของห้องปฏิบัติการที่มุ่งไปสู่ Net zero carbon lab หรือห้องปฏิบัติการที่มีการ ปลดปล่อยคาร์บอนเป็นศูนย์ โดยเน้นการ
พัฒนาห้องปฏิบัติการให้เกิดการลดการปลด ปล่อยคาร์บอน (decarbonization) เพื่อมุ่ง
สู่การเป็นห้องปฏิบัติการยั่งยืนในโลกอนาคต
โดยในเดือนเมษายน ค.ศ. 2024 กระทรวง พลังงานของสหรัฐอเมริกาได้เปิดตัว Smart
labs: Improving lab facilities to meet decarbonization goal ผ่าน โปรแกรม Smart labs toolkit ที่ International
Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) ได้พัฒนาร่วมกับกระทรวงพลังงาน
SmartLabs. i2sl.org (https://www.nrel.gov/docs/ fy24osti/89116.pdf)
Smart
Labs ที่พัฒนาขึ้นนี้จะเน้นเรื่องของความ
Sustainability culture
I2SL ได้ เปิดตัว I2SL Labs2Zero Program ในปี
Energy score และ Operational emissions score
Non-profit environmental organization (https://www.mygreenlab.org)
There are many factors in science and technology research laboratory that cause environmental impacts including equipment, work processes which power usage are at least 10 times higher than office, hazardous chemicals, pathogens that are the source of garbage and hazardous waste, and massive amounts of single use plastic. These all release a huge amount of carbon that has a high impact on the environment.
As the world is affected by climate change which is considered the world’s top risk in 2024, all countries aware of reducing energy consumption and environmental destruction, as well as developing processes and work procedures to reduce carbon emissions, creating innovations to increase carbon capture and storage, paying attention to restore the biodiversity that has lost up to 70% over the past 50 years.
According to the global trends and the impacts of climate change that continuously cause damage to every area on this planet, science and technology research laboratory as one of the sectors causing climate change doesn’t ignore the problem. In October 2022, the Royal Society of Chemistry published the RSC sustainable laboratories report that highlighted the sustainable laboratory to create a communitywide movement towards sustainable laboratory practices. The way toward a sustainable laboratory is to reduce the environmental footprint of laboratory by reducing carbon emissions resulting from energy-intensive equipment, as well as reducing the generation of hazardous waste, single use plastics, and electronic waste. Furthermore, the sustainable laboratory should support the development of innovative tools and analysis process that reduce energy consumption and garbage/ hazardous waste production. In the same year, Biosternika proposed guidelines for sustainable laboratory development which helped reduce carbon emissions by reducing the use of electrical energy, water, materials,
equipment and resources under the concept of reduce–reuse–recycle, along with managing laboratory waste, managing equipment maintenance, adopting process optimization, and creating sustainability culture (https://biosistemika.com/). As climate change has become more severe recently, all sectors involved in sustainable laboratory development are paying attention and emphasizing the development of sustainable laboratory that is consistent with the rapidly changing world over the next 10-25 years. The trend of sustainable laboratory in the future focuses on net zero carbon lab and decarbonization. In April 2024, US Department of Energy launched “Smart Labs: Improving lab facilities to meet decarbonization goal” through Smart Labs Toolkit which is developed by International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) and The Ministry of Energy. For more information, please see SmartLabs.i2sl.org (https://www. nrel.gov/docs/fy24osti/89116.pdf).
The Smart Lab program values the occupational safety and the energy efficiency in laboratory especially ventilation systems that help reduce carbon emissions, as well as sustainability culture development. Moreover, I2SL launched the I2SL Labs2Zero Program in 2022 developing tools and learning resources that focused on reducing energy use which will lead
to carbon reduction. It could calculate energy score and operational emissions score. The prototype laboratory was launched in October 2023.
While My Green Lab, a non-profit environmental organization (https:// www.mygreenlab.org), mentions the trends of future laboratories in 2050 in the article, “The 2050 Lab of the Future: Sustainability” emphasizing blue-sky vision and the goal for future laboratory of My Green Lab and UN as a net zero carbon lab. This laboratory will use certified net-zero lab equipment produced with carbon capture materials by 2030, and it will be transformed from a hazardous waste generator to a carbon absorber. The test tubes and equipment will be replaced by the computer systems. The computerbased equipment will be mainly used to help reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions according to net zero carbon lab concept which will achieve net-zero emissions in the near future.
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ISO/IEC 17025 in a nutshell
ISO คืออะไร
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) เป็นองค์กรระหว่าง
ประเทศว่าด้วยการมาตรฐาน เป็นองค์กร
อิสระที่ไม่ใช่หน่วยงานราชการ จัดตั้งขึ้น เมื่อวันที่ 23 กุมภาพันธ์ ค.ศ. 1947 ซึ่ง
มีสำานักงานใหญ่ตั้งอยู่ที่เมืองเจนีวา ประ
เทศสวิตเซอร์แลนด์ โดยองค์กรระหว่าง
ประเทศว่าด้วยการมาตรฐานจะกำ า หนด
และจัดทำามาตรฐานระหว่างประเทศ เพื่อ
ส่งเสริมและพัฒนาอุตสาหกรรม เศรษฐกิจ
กรรมสิทธิ์ สิทธิประโยชน์ทางการค้าทั่ว
โลก รวมทั้งป้องกันการกีดกันทางการค้า
ระหว่างประเทศ โดยมาตรฐานที่ออกมา
จะมุ่งเน้นในเรื่องความปลอดภัย ความน่า เชื่อถือและคุณภาพ ซึ่งมาตรฐาน ISO ที่
- ISO 9001 มาตรฐานระบบบริหาร
- ISO 45001 มาตรฐานระบบการ
- ISO 14001 มาตรฐานระบบการ
- ISO 22000 มาตรฐานระบบการ จัดการความปลอดภัยของอาหาร - ISO/IEC 27001
ISO/IEC 17025
ISO/IEC 17025 (General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories) เป็นมาตรฐานสากลสำาหรับห้องปฏิบัติการ ทดสอบและห้องปฏิบัติการสอบเทียบ
ระบบ ISO/IEC 17025
สอบเทียบที่มีคุณภาพสูงและมีความน่าเชื่อ ถือ เป็นที่ยอมรับในระดับสากล
IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)
สอบซ้ำาจากประเทศคู่ค้า เนื่องจากรายงาน
ผลการทดสอบที่จัดทำาโดยห้องปฏิบัติการที่
ได้รับการรับรองมาตรฐาน ISO/IEC 17025
ถือว่ามีความน่าเชื่อถือเป็นที่ยอมรับกันอย่าง
แพร่หลายในระดับสากล
มาตรฐาน ISO/IEC 17025 จัดพิมพ์
และเผยแพร่ครั้งแรกเมื่อปี ค.ศ. 1999 หลัง จากนั้นได้มีการปรับปรุงแก้ไขและจัดพิมพ์
ออกมาครั้งที่ 2 เมื่อปี ค.ศ. 2005 และ ฉบับล่าสุดจัดพิมพ์เมื่อปี ค.ศ. 2017 ซึ่ง เป็นฉบับที่มีการแก้ไขและใช้กันอยู่ในปัจจุบัน โดยความแตกต่างของมาตรฐาน ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 กับมาตรฐาน ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 สามารถสรุปได้ดังตาราง
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1.ข้อกำาหนดทั่วไป ประกอบด้วย ความ
การรักษาความลับของห้องปฏิบัติ
การ
ทั้งหมดที่ได้รับระหว่างการดำและการรักษาความลับของข้อมูล าเนินกิจกรรม
ในห้องปฏิบัติการ
2.ข้อกำาหนดด้านโครงสร้าง แสดงถึง
ความเป็นนิติบุคคล โครงสร้างองค์กร โดย
ระบุอำานาจหน้าที่ความรับผิดชอบ และ
ความสัมพันธ์ของบุคลากรทั้งหมด และ
จัดทำาเอกสารขอบข่ายของกิจกรรมในห้อง
ปฏิบัติการ นอกจากนี้ยังระบุการจัดการ
กิจกรรมในห้องปฏิบัติการ
ISO/IEC 17025: 2005
1. ขอบข่าย (Scope)
(Normative References)
3. คำ า ศัพท์และคำ า
(Terms and Definitions) 3.
4. ข้อกำาหนดด้านการบริหาร (Management Requirements)
(8.2 Management system documentation)
ISO/IEC 17025: 2017
(Normative References)
(Terms and Definitions)
Author info ดร.สิริยา ธรรมชาติ
Dr.Siriya Thammachat, Regulatory Affairs Specialist INNOLAB team roongsungst@gmail.com
การควบคุมเอกสารระบบการบริหาร งาน (8.3 Control of management system documents)
- การควบคุมบันทึก (8.4 Control of records)
- การปฏิบัติเพื่อจัดการความเสี่ยงและ โอกาส (8.5 Action to address risk and opportunities)
- การปรับปรุง (8.6 Improvement)
- การปฏิบัติแก้ไข (8.7 Corrective action)
- การตรวจติดตามภายใน (8.8 Internal audit)
- การทบทวนการบริหาร (8.9 Management review)
(General Requirements) 5. ข้อกำ า หนดด้านวิชาการ (Technical Requirements)
6.
(Structural Requirements)
(Resource Requirements)
7.
(Process Requirements)
8. ข้อกำาหนดด้านระบบการบริหาร (Management System Requirements)
ISO/IEC 17025
สาธารณสุข
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การเตรียมการเพื่อขอรับการรับรอง
ห้องปฏิบัติการ ระบบมาตรฐาน ISO/IEC 17025 มี 9 ขั้นตอน ดังนี้
1. ศึกษาข้อกำาหนด ISO/IEC 17025
What is ISO?
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is an independent, non-governmental international organization established on February 23, 1947 which the headquarters office is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
The International Organization for Standardization has an important role to determine and prepare international standards to promote and develop industries, economies, worldwide proprietary, and trade benefits across the world including preventing international trade barriers. The international standards ensure that the products and services are safe, reliable and of high quality. The well-known ISO standards are:
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System
- ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
- ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System
- ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System
What is ISO/IEC 17025?
ISO/IEC 17025 (General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories) is an international standard for testing and calibration laboratories. The laboratories that have been certified to ISO/IEC 17025 standards are perceived as the high quality and trustworthy testing or calibration laboratories which is accepted internationally. It implies that these certified laboratories can work on test methods that meet global standard and can produce the high accuracy, precision, and reliability of test results or calibration results. It also shows the efficiency and quality
of laboratory administration and management in many aspects, such as human resources, lab tools and equipment, testing processes and operation systems in the laboratory.
ISO/IEC 17025 is an international standard that specifies the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. It was developed and published with collaboration between two agencies: ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). IEC is an independent international organization that develops and issues international standards for electricity, electronics and related technology.
Benefits of ISO/IEC 17025 certification
The ISO/IEC 17025 standard is very important and beneficial to organizations that perform testing, sampling or calibration in the laboratory, regardless of whether the laboratory is operated by government agencies, private sectors, universities, research centers, or independent organizations. The certified to ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory is considered one of crucial factors in conducting business in various industries, such as the pharmaceutical industry, cosmetics, medical devices, agriculture, chemicals, automobiles, construction materials, food, animal feed, and packaging, etc. because the laboratory is considered as a heart of the starting point of product research and development and it is very important for validation and certification processes of the quality of products, packaging, the accuracy and precision of various laboratory equipment and tools, production process and traceability which makes consumers confident in the quality of the product, facilitating international commercialization, preventing
trade barriers and reducing doublecheck procedures from regulatory authorities or trading partners in importing countries as test reports issued by ISO/IEC 17025 certified laboratories considered reliable and widely accepted internationally.
The ISO/IEC 17025 standard was first published in 1999, then it was updated to a second version and published in 2005. The latest version currently used has been published and available since 2017. The differences between ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 and ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 are summarized in the table in previous page.
Details of the requirements appear in the ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 standard:
1. General requirements: To include impartiality and maintaining confidentiality of the laboratory and all data obtained during laboratory activities.
2.Structural requirements: To represent being a juristic person organizational structure by specifying authorities, responsibilities, scope of activities, management and relationships.
3. Resource requirements: To emphasize the importance of providing resources such as personnel, facilities, environment, equipment, metrological traceability and externally provided products and services used to support laboratory activities.
4. Process requirements: The following topics are required:
- Review of requests, tenders and contracts
- Selection, verification, and validation of methods
- Sampling
- Handling of test or calibration items
Option B: The laboratory that has established and maintained a management system in accordance with ISO 9001 to meet requirements 4 through 7 of ISO/IEC 17025.
Implementation of ISO/IEC 17025 standard in Thailand
5. Following the laboratory’s quality system.
6. Monitoring and conducting internal audit to ensure that the quality system meets the requirements.
7. Correcting defects found from internal audit.
- Technical records
- Evaluation of measurement uncertainty
- Ensuring the validity of results
- Reporting of results
- Complaints
- Nonconforming work
- Control of data and information management
5. Management system requirements: The laboratory must implement the management system according to option A or B.
Option A: The laboratory must have a laboratory management system as specified in requirements 8.2-8.9 of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard, described as follows:
• 8.2 Management system documentation
• 8.3 Control of management system documents
• 8.4 Control of records
• 8.5 Action to address risk and opportunities
• 8.6 Improvement
• 8.7 Corrective action
• 8.8 Internal audit
• 8.9 Management review
Article info
In Thailand, the government agencies that can perform evaluation to certify laboratories under the ISO/ IEC 17025 standard are listed below:
• Thai Industrial Standards Institute, Ministry of Industry
• Department of Science Service, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
• Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health
Preparation for laboratory certification under the ISO/IEC 17025 standard system of the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI)
There are 9 steps for preparation for obtaining laboratory certification under the ISO/IEC17025 standard as follows:
1. Study of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and relevant requirements.
2. The approval for preparation and request for ISO/IEC 17025 certification granted by the management level/ executives.
3. Appointing a working group to carry out the work and monitor the laboratory quality system
4. Setting a plan and policy for establishing the laboratory’s quality system in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
https://www.tisi.go.th, https://www.iso.org, https://www.dss.go.th
8. Organizing a meeting for management review and improving the efficiency of the laboratory’s quality system.
9. Contacting the TISI laboratory certification unit
The process for accrediting laboratories under the ISO/IEC 17025 standard system of the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) is described as follows:
1. Accept a request.
2. Do preliminary inspection of the laboratory.
3. Review and evaluate submitted documents.
4. Inspect and evaluate at the laboratory.
5. Prepare a summary of the assessment report and propose to the sub-committee (based on field/scope) for consideration and certification.
6. Prepare a summary of the report and proposed to the committee of TISI.
7. Prepare a certificate of ISO/ IEC 17025.
8. Publish a list of certified laboratories.
9. Conduct the post audit to the certified laboratories at least once a year.
10. Re-evaluate every 3 years.
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73.5 (WHA73.5)
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Cyclospora cayetanensis ที่เชื่อมโยงกับผลิตภัณฑ์
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Salmonella Newport ที่เชื่อมโยง
Table: Active Investigations in United States on June 2024 Date
Table: Closed Investigations in United States on June 2024 Date Posted Pathogen or Cause of Illness
5/22/2024 Salmonella africana & Braenderup Cucumbers Total Illnesses: 551
Hospitalizations: 155 Deaths: 0
5/22/2024 Listeria monocytogenes Bagged Salad Mix 2
4/17/2024 E. coli O157:H7 Organic Walnuts Total Illnesses: 13 Hospitalizations: 7
4/10/2024 Salmonella typhimurium Organic Fresh Basil Total Illnesses: 36
Hospitalizations: 4
Deaths: 0 a a
2/20/2024 E. coli O157:H7 Raw Cheddar Cheese Total Illnesses: 11
1/24/2024 Listeria monocytogenes Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese
Hospitalizations: 5
Deaths: 0
Total Illnesses: 26
Hospitalizations: 23
Deaths: 2
Figure: Food safety is fundamental to SDG 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 12 and 17
Each year worldwide, unsafe food causes 600 million cases of foodborne diseases and 420,000 deaths. 30% of foodborne deaths occur among children under 5 years of age. WHO estimated that 33 million years of healthy lives are lost due to eating unsafe food globally each year, and this number is likely an underestimation.
Foodborne diseases are preventable and WHO has a critical role in taking global leadership in investment and coordinated action across multiple sectors in order to build strong and resilient national food safety systems and provide consumers with tools to make safe food choices. With food safety receiving relatively little political attention, especially in developing countries, having a reliable data on the actual national burden of foodborne diseases is essential to draw public attention and mobilize political will and resources to combat foodborne diseases.
World Health Assembly Resolution 73.5 (WHA73.5) mandated WHO to monitor regularly and to report to Member States on the global burden of foodborne and zoonotic diseases at national, regional and international levels. It also mandated the preparation of a new report by 2025 on the global burden of foodborne diseases with up-to-date estimates of global foodborne disease incidence, mortality and disease burden in terms of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). To achieve this resolution, WHO will release a complete set of estimates in 2025, and the underlying databases will be regularly updated afterwards.
Unsafe food containing harmful levels of bacteria, viruses, parasites, chemical or physical substances makes people sick, causing acute or chronic illnesses resulting from more than 200 diseases, ranging from diarrhoea to cancers to permanent disability or death. An estimated 600
million – almost one in 10 people in the world – fall ill after eating contaminated food, resulting in a global annual burden of 33 million disability adjusted life years (DALY) and 420,000 premature deaths. Unsafe food disproportionately affects vulnerable groups in society, particularly infants, young children, the elderly and immunocompromised people. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are the most affected, with an annual estimated cost of US$ 110 billion in productivity losses, traderelated losses and medical treatment costs due to the consumption of unsafe food. Moreover, the globalisation of the food supply means that populations worldwide are increasingly exposed to new and emerging risks, such as the development of AMR in foodborne pathogens that is accelerated by the inappropriate use of antimicrobials, including misuse and overuse of antimicrobials in human, animal and plant health. It is estimated that by 2050, 10 million lives will be at risk and a cumulative US$ 100 trillion will be lost due to the impact of AMR if no proactive solutions are taken. Nutrition and food safety are closely interlinked and are essential for achieving positive health outcomes from food systems. Food must be safe, available, accessible, nutritious, culturally acceptable and ingested regularly for growth, health and well-being. Unsafe food increases infection and intoxication, creating a vicious cycle of disease, malnutrition and disability, particularly affecting vulnerable groups. Simply put, there is no food security and nutrition without food safety.
Unsafe food negatively impacts health, but it also influences socioeconomic growth in agribusiness, trade and tourism. In 2019, the World Bank estimated the value of the global food systems to be approximately US$ 8 trillion. LMICs are increasingly participating in the global food trade, both as exporters and importers. At the same time, global agrifood value chains have become complex, and food products are often grown, processed and consumed in different countries. While these trends have contributed to increasing the quantity and diversity of foods available to consumers worldwide, food safety risks have also increased and spread with the larger volumes of traded foods. Consumers have the right to expect that both domestically produced and imported food are safe. Thus, the development of international food safety standards for application at domestic levels and in international trade has become more critical than ever before. Without prevention-oriented food safety risk management systems, failure to ensure compliance with regulations and standards will lead to economic losses and a loss of confidence in business and assurances provided by government authorities. If producers fail to ensure compliance, they risk being denied access to high-value markets, resulting in expensive export rejections and damage to brand reputation. Failure to address food safety impacts the growth and modernization of domestic food markets, thus diminishing income and employment opportunities. For countries wishing to develop
tourism, confidence in the safety and quality of food can reinforce tourism attraction, while uncertainty around food quality and safety could impede economic growth.
Key foodborne diseases and hazards
Bacteria:
• Listeria can result in blood poisoning and meningitis, and is usually spread by consuming contaminated raw vegetables, ready-to-eat meals, processed meats, smoked fish or soft cheeses.
• Brucella, commonly from unpasteurized milk or cheese of infected goats or sheep, can cause fever, muscle pain or more severe arthritis, chronic fatigue, neurologic symptoms and depression.
• Cholera can be caused by consuming food contaminated with Vibrio cholerae. It causes watery diarrhoea that can be fatal within hours if left untreated.
Virus:
• Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus, transmitted through food contaminated by the faeces of an infected person. It causes jaundice, nausea, anorexia, fever, malaise and abdominal pain Parasites:
• Toxoplasmosis, caused by Toxoplasma gondi, spread through undercooked or raw meat and fresh produce, can result in impaired vision and neurological conditions.
• Pork tapeworm (Taenia solium) can cause cysts to develop in the brain (cysticercosis), which is the most frequent preventable cause of epilepsy worldwide.
• Echinococcus tapeworms can infect humans through food contaminated with dog or fox faeces. They can cause tumours to form in the liver, lungs and brain.
• Chinese liver fluke (Clonorchis sinensis) commonly contracted through raw and incorrectly processed or cooked fish, can cause bile duct inflammation and cancer. Chemicals and toxins:
• Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by mould that grows on grain that has been stored inappropriately, and can cause liver cancer, one of the most deadly forms of cancer.
• Cyanide poisoning occurs when inappropriately processed cassava is consumed.
• A new outbreak of Salmonella enteritidis linked to a not yet identified product has been added to the table. FDA has initiated an onsite inspection and sample collection.
• For the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 25 to 26.
• For the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated sample collection.
• For the outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis illnesses linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 41 to 50 cases.
• For the outbreak of Salmonella newport linked to a not yet identified product, the case count has increased from 6 to 7.
• For the outbreak of Salmonella typhimurium linked to a not yet identified product, FDA has initiated an onsite inspection.
• For the investigation of illnesses linked to Diamond Shruumz-brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies, the advisory has been updated to include additional illnesses and sample results.
The SDGs are a call for action by 193 countries to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They provide a blueprint for achieving a better and more sustainable future for all. The 17 Goals are interconnected and are to be collectively achieved by 2030. Sufficient, safe and nutritious foods are clearly identified as relevant to all SDGs, reaffirming the interdependence between health and well-being, nutrition, food safety and food security. Food safety must be incorporated into the realisation of the SDGs, especially SDG 2 (Zero hunger), SDG 3 (Good health and well-being) and SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth). But food safety must also be integrated into achieving SDG 1 (No poverty), SDG 12 (Responsible consumption and production), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the goals). Additionally, SDG 6 (Clean water and sanitation) is a cornerstone of food safety. Food safety plays an integral role in achieving these SDGs, which are unlikely to be attained without adequate, safe and healthy food, particularly for domestic consumers in LMICs. Drivers of change in food safety
Many national governments have recognized unsafe food as a major social cost. It threatens public health, produces inefficiencies in animal and plant production systems, and creates trade barriers across the global food web. There are several drivers of food safety. While it is not always possible for government agencies with responsibilities for food safety to control all the drivers of change when strengthening food safety systems, it is important to be aware of them so they can be considered, and ideally managed, into the overall design of the system.
There is a growing awareness worldwide of the need to strengthen national food safety systems to improve the protection of public health and gain trust and confidence in the safety of the food supply to facilitate food trade. Stakeholders are demanding that national governments provide strong leadership in response to current and emerging food safety challenges.They should provide adequate financial, educational and technical resources at appropriate levels for improving systems to ensure food safety across the entire food and feed chain while understanding that FBOs bear the primary responsibility to produce safe food. Unsafe food undermines public confidence in the national food safety system and the responsible competent authorities.
Many food safety events and emergencies have resulted in national and global changes in food systems, food supply chains and food safety regulations. Examples of such events include variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease causing bovine spongiform
encephalopathy in cattle, adulteration of infant formula with melamine, dioxin contamination of animal feed and multi-country outbreaks of Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and hepatitis A associated with contaminated seed sprouts and frozen berries respectively. All the aforementioned examples provoked changes in food systems and regulations. Additionally, a global public health focus on AMR and recognition of the potential of the food and agricultural production system as a contributing factor is already resulting in shifts in agricultural practice, improved intersectoral collaboration, surveillance and data sharing, and exploration of regulatory requirements for the future.
Global changes and their impact on the food supply chain
Interconnected national food systems and food value chains continually undergo changes in supply and production costs, some of which aggregate into global trends in food movements. For instance, the entry of new high-value foods into the market can create a strong incentive for food fraud. Though food fraud mainly undermines food quality, it can result in a food safety issue if unsafe ingredients or substitutions are added to the food. Extended and complex global food supply chains and food ingredients increase the risk of intentional contamination and pose new challenges for traceability and authenticity of foods.
challenges
Climate change poses real challenges and is a highly relevant driver of existing and emerging food safety risks. Increasing temperatures that cause ocean warming and acidification, severe droughts, wildfires,
altered precipitation patterns, melting glaciers, rising sea levels and extreme weather events negatively affect our food systems. Some of the food safety issues associated with climate change that are likely to result in increased risks are the emergence of existing and new foodborne pathogens and parasites, increase in the incidence of harmful algal blooms, increase in the incidence of mycotoxins and of heavy metals, particularly methylmercury in the environment resulting from melting glaciers . Furthermore, inappropriate use and overuse of agri-chemicals in crop production may lead to environmental and food contamination. Environmental threats and impacts in the food chain pose serious risks to food systems. Compared with other food categories, fresh fruits and vegetables are more frequently involved in food safety incidents involving microbiological hazards around the globe. One of the contributing factors is that the waste from intensive livestock production is used as soil
Food fraud: any suspected intentional action committed when an FBO intentionally decides to deceive customers about the quality and/or content of the food they are purchasing in order to gain an undue advantage, usuallye conomic gains, for themselves.
Food defense: is the effort to protect food from an intentional act on a food system, such as on product, processing plant or farm, which is intended to pose a public health threat, such as malicious tampering or terrorism.
Figure: Drivers of change and their implications on food safety
conditioners. Irrigating crops with contaminated/untreated wastewater can result in human illness when plants – such as fresh leafy vegetables or ready-to-eat, minimally processed fruit/vegetables – are contaminated and not subject to post-harvest disinfection.
Food waste and losses from unsafe food also burden waste management systems and exacerbate food insecurity. Globally over 17% of food is wasted, which is associated with up to 10% of global greenhouse gas. Food waste from households, retail establishments and the food service industry totals 931 million tonnes annually. A key target of SDG 12 is to halve food waste and reduce food loss by 2030. Additionally, plastic waste in the form of nano- and microplastics may become a global health concern in the future as it has the potential to enter/re-enter in the food systems from different environmental sources.
Society: Changing expectations and behaviour around food
Social megatrends are a common phenomenon in today’s interconnected world. Shifts in consumer preferences, purchasing trends and expectations are rapidly changing the production and distribution of certain foods (e.g. demand in some populations for organic, fresh and less processed foods and demand for alternative protein sources). Moreover, new business models, including e-commerce and food deliveries, are emerging to meet the needs of consumers. From the communication side, social media platforms provide new opportunities for risk communication and education regarding food safety. However, the difficulty in distinguishing facts from misleading information can lead to a loss of consumers’ trust in food sectors and governments.
Rise of new technologies and digital transformation
The pace of innovation in food and agriculture is increasing, bringing significant economic advantages to food production and benefits to consumers through increased product choice and a reduction in food waste. Novel plant and animal breeding methods involving genetic editing offer the potential for developing species with new traits, such as disease resistance and drought tolerance. Nanotechnology applications in the food sector can lead to improvements in nutrients, bioactive delivery systems and novel food packaging materials, which can extend the shelf-life of foods. Alternative food proteins such as meat, egg, fishery or dairy products that are plant-based, cultivated or fermentation-derived and other new food sources, including food product reformulation, can improve
consumer options and sustainability. However, new technologies for food production must be fully assessed from a public health point of view before products are placed on the market. In this regard, the Codex Alimentarius will play a key role in addressing the emerging and critical issues related to the usage of new technologies in a timely manner. Some new technologies require considerable investment in research and development and may be out of the reach of lower-income countries, which would create an equity gap in innovation and ability to detect hazards.
Digital innovation and transformation in the context of big data and analytics, artificial intelligence and the internet of things (IoT) are trends that are rapidly changing food systems. For example, genomics and related tools – such as whole genome or next generation sequencing and international sharing of data relevant to FBDs – enable more precise, focused investigations, including pathogen detection, characterization, identification, and source tracking.
Demographic changes, including urbanisation, population growth and ageing, are all drivers of change for food systems. Food safety is of critical importance with the growth of the global population and changing socio-demographics. The global population is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, with growth taking place mainly in sub-Saharan Africa and Central and Southern Asia. Foodborne pathogens have a disproportionate impact on children under the age of five, particularly if they suffer from malnutrition because their immune systems have a limited ability to fight infections.
Virtually every country in the world is experiencing growth in the number and proportion of older persons in their population. Older people may be more susceptible to foodborne hazards due to age-related weakened immune systems. The challenge for national food safety systems is to identify at-risk population groups and develop specific risk management measures for these groups, while communicating the importance of safe and healthy diets at large scale.
Urbanisation is one of the main drivers in shaping a country’s food systems. Today, half of the world’s population lives in cities or towns located upon 3% of the Earth’s surface. By 2050, over 65% of the global population will be urban dwellers (28). Cities, with their high population density, are particularly vulnerable to food safety emergencies, and many cities in low-income countries do not have adequate capacity to address disruptions to the food supply. The risk is particularly high for people living in congested and overcrowded informal urban settlements where sanitary conditions are already inadequate/unsuitable for human living. Additionally, the socioeconomic pressures within urban settings also push the growth of informal food sectors but without necessary oversights and supports from governments. The lack of availability concerning critical basic infrastructure, such as distribution services, hygiene and sanitation facilities, food storage equipment needed for food safety also poses additional risks for the accessibility of safe food in urban settings, especially in LMICs. These issues highlight the need for competent authorities and other national agencies with responsibility for food safety to develop contingency plans for food
safety emergency management. The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting urban food systems worldwide, posing several challenges for cities and local governments coping with rapid changes in food availability, accessibility and affordability –which strongly impact the food security and nutrition situation of urban populations.
Food safety and the One Health approach
It is now widely recognized that human health is closely connected to the health of animals, plants, and our shared environment. With rapid population growth, globalisation and environmental degradation, threats to public health have become more complex. Chemical contaminants, naturally occurring toxins and residues of agri-chemicals, in addition to foodborne pathogens, such as Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC), Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella can be rapidly distributed in the global food chain as has occurred over the past decade. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how vulnerable the global population is to the undetected emergence of new diseases, particularly diseases that impact the food supply chain and global food systems. Wildlife trade and encroaching on wildlife habitats contribute to increasing the risk of the emergence of new zoonotic diseases and the inappropriate use of antimicrobials in livestock systems contributes to the increasing AMR. Mitigation of these threats cannot be achieved by one sector acting alone. Emerging health risks must be evaluated and addressed using a multisectoral approach engaging experts in human health, veterinary medicine, environment, agriculture,
wildlife, plant health, microbiology and epidemiology, among others.
The One Health approach goes beyond the detection and control of emerging diseases. Future improvements in food safety and public health will largely depend on how well multiple sectors collaborate, coordinate and share information.
Without knowledge of the incidence and burden of disease associated with hazard/food combinations, prioritization of mitigation action will be difficult and food safety improvements will be sub-optimal. Data on occurrence and disease burden from foodborne hazards combined with knowledge of source attribution – chemical, microbiological, physical – will be crucial in assessing costs and benefits of current and novel control measures.
Therefore, an effective surveillance system to address FBDs requires the integration of human and animal disease surveillance with food systems monitoring.
Additionally, climate change as an influencing factor of food systems is likely to have a considerable negative impact on food security, nutrition and food safety. By modifying the persistence and transmission patterns of foodborne pathogens and contaminants, climate change leads to the escalation of foodborne risks. In this regard, food safety should also be integrated into interventions and commitments for climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Adopting a One Health approach to food safety will allow Member States to detect, prevent and respond to emerging diseases at the humananimal-environment interface so as to address food-related public health issues more effectively.
The concepts of a food safety system and a food control system
Food safety systems embrace the entire range of actors and their interlinked activities throughout the food and feed chain aiming at improving, ensuring, maintaining, verifying and otherwise creating the conditions for food safety. These actors include national competent authorities, the private agri-food sector, consumers, academia and any other stakeholders as relevant to the broader context in which they implement their activities in food safety.
According to the Codex Alimentarius Commission, national food control systems provide a critical contribution to food safety systems. As outlined in “Principles and guidelines for national food control systems” (CXG 82-2013) (30), the objective of a national food control system is “to protect the health of consumers and ensure fair practices in the food trade.”
This foundational Codex Alimentarius
text underlines the pivotal role of competent authorities and provides principles and a framework for the design and operations of national food control systems.
Though food control systems include both mandatory and nonmandatory approaches, including the interactions between competent authorities with other relevant stakeholders, the concept focuses especially on the role of competent authorities.
The term food safety system is used in this strategy in the context of the outcomes of the two high-level international food safety conferences in 2019 co-hosted by the AU, FAO, WHO, and WTO, which informed the WHA73.5 resolution, ‘‘Strengthening efforts on food safety’’. Food safety systems encompass the combination of activities of all stakeholders in the food and feed chain that contributes to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of people.
Figure: One Health approach: Tackling health risks at human-animal-environment interface
Food ingredients (Fi) Asia
คุณรุ้งเพชร (โรส) ชิตานวัตร ผู้อานวยการ
กลุ่มโครงการ ภมิภาคอาเซียนของอินฟอร์มา
มาร์เก็ตส กล่าว “ด้วยการประชุมและสัมมนา
กว่า 60 หัวข้อที่มุ่งเน้นแนวโน้มอาหารและ
เครื่องดื่มในอาเซียน คุณจะไดรับความรู้ที่
มค่าอย่างยิ่งจากผู้เชี่ยวชาญชั้นนา”
การเฉลิมฉลองการจัดงาน ฟู้ด อินกรีเดียนท
ครั้งที่ 28 ในเอเชียยังคงสรรค์สร้างคุณภาพ และเพิ่มไฮไลท์ใหม่ๆ ที่มุ่งเน้นประสบการณ ของผู้เข้าร่วมงาน “จะมที่ไหนอีกที่สามารถ พบกับซัพพลายเออรส่วนผสมอาหารและ
ยั่งยืน และความสะดวกสบาย ด้วยธีม
“Elevating the future of the food value chain through innovation and sustainability” อินฟอร์มา มาร์เก็ตส
ตระหนักถึงการเปลี่ยนแปลงเหล่านี้และยัง
คงมั่นใจว่า Fi Asia ยังคงสอดคล้องกับ
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อย่างรวดเร็ว – คุณต้องปรับตัวและเรียนรู้
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รวดเร็ว” คุณรุ้งเพชรกล่าว ตัวอย่างเช่น การ รับรองฮาลาลที่บังคับใชสาหรับผลิตภัณฑ
อาหารและเครื่องดื่มที่ผลิตโดย SMEs จะ
เ ริ่มใ ช้ในเ ดือน ตุลาคม 2569 บ้านของ ประชากรมุสลิมที่ใหญที่สุดในโลกและมีเป้า หมายที่จะกลายเป็นศูนย์กลางฮาลาลระดับ โลก นี่เป็นโอกาสใหญสาหรับผลิตภัณฑที่ ไดรับการรับรองฮาลาล คลนิกการโค้ชชิ่ง
ฮาลาลโดยศูนยส่งเสริมอุตสาหกรรมฮาลาล (PPIH) กระทรวงอุตสาหกรรมในช่วง Food ingredients (Fi) Asia 2024 มุ่งหวังที่จะ ทาให้บรษัทต่างๆ เข้าใจ ปฏบติตาม และ สมัครรับรองผลิตภัณฑ์ฮาลาลไดง่ายขึ้น
- Bev Hub – พื้นที่แสดงเครื่องดื่ม
Innovation
Snack Bar –
www. fiasia.com”
Fi Asia, the biggest gathering of food and beverage ingredients professionals in the ASEAN region is back in Jakarta for the 2024 edition.
With Asia now providing close to 40% of ingredients globally, Food ingredients (Fi) Asia is a must for everyone looking to benefit from the region’s rapid growth and has proven to be a critical route to market. The diverse range of ingredients includes functional foods, flavours and spices, plant-based products, food supplements/nutraceuticals and so much more.
“Fi Asia 2024, is more than just a tradeshow, it goes well beyond exhibitors’ booths,” said Ms. Rungphech (Rose) Chitanuwat, Regional Portfolio Director ASEAN, Informa Markets. With over 60 conference and technical seminars focusing on food and beverage trends in ASEAN you can gain valuable knowledge from leading experts.
Celebrating the 28th edition of the Food ingredients event in Asia, Food ingredients (Fi) Asia continues to build on existing show features, and add new highlights with a focus on enhancing attendee experience. “Where
else can you get a front-row seat, to meet 700 branded suppliers, regional and international F&B ingredients suppliers from 38+ countries and connect with an expected more than 22,800 F&B industry professionals, all in 3 days?” asked Ms. Rungphech (Rose) Chitanuwat.
Food and beverage – a strong pillar of Indonesia’s economy
Indonesia’s thriving food and beverage (F&B) market is an attractive destination for innovation and business growth. With a population of around 279 million, Indonesia represents more than one-third of ASEAN’s population. As southeast Asia’s largest economy it grew at a solid 5.1 percent in 2023, amidst a weakening global economy.
The Indonesian F&B sector makes a significant contribution to the national economy, reaching IDR852 billion in 2023, growing at 5% yearon-year, despite facing setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The sector is forecast to grow by 5-7% in 2024. Not just a strong domestic market, exports have become a game changer for Indonesia’s F&B industry, reaching more than USD47 billion in 2023, accounting for over 18% of total exports.
Furthermore, the government is committed to enhancing the F&B industry as a priority sector for national economic growth in the Making Indonesia 4.0 roadmap.
Processed food already contributes one-third of total food expenditure per capita. With the rapid growth of the modern retail sector, and more women in urban areas entering the workforce, there is a growing demand for more convenient processed and packaged foods, and thus food ingredients.
Innovation – an ingredient for Fi Asia’s success
The F&B sector continues to evolve, with increasing consumer demands for health, sustainability and convenience. With the theme ‘Elevating the future of the food value chain through innovation and sustainability,’ Informa Markets recognises these shifts, and continues to ensure that Food ingredients (Fi) Asia remains closely aligned with market needs.
“Market trends can shift quickly – you need to adapt and learn new strategies to exploit these opportunities and grow your food ingredients business in the rapidly evolving Indonesian market,” noted Rungphech. For example, mandatory halal certification of F&B products produced by SMEs will be introduced in October 2026. Home to the world’s largest Muslim population and targeting to become the global Halal hub, this creates a huge opportunity for halal-certified products. The Halal Coaching Clinic by Halal Industry Empowerment Center (PPIH), Ministry of Industry during Fi Asia 2024 aims to make it easier for companies to understand, comply and apply for halal product certification.
Another industry trend is sugar reduction - an industry reformulation priority. Sugar Reduction Strategy in Food Industry is a highlight topic in the International Conferences. Reformulation with innovative food ingredients are used in sugar reduction strategies. Besides lowering calories, sugar-reduced or sugar-free products are also ‘tooth-friendly,’ and have a lower effect on blood glucose rise.
Other don’t miss Food ingredients (Fi) Asia 2024 features include: ● Fi Theatre - an open stage
to share the latest food and beverage ingredient trends and information by the industry experts.
● Bev Hub – a showcase of trendy beverages in Indonesia and across Southeast Asia.
● Innovation Zone – see what’s new and what’s next as leading industry players launch new ingredients.
● Innovation Tour – join marketing leading experts for guided 1-hour tours around the exhibition with the themes: Sugar reduction/ sugar replacement, Functional food concept for Holistic health and Healthy snacks.
● Snack Bar – an open stage to highlight development in snack products and focus on healthy snack options.
● Sustainability Squarediscover how sustainability matters for Fi Asia. A highlight activity to support the local community is the art of making tempe.
Save the date and register now
“If you want to stay at the forefront of innovations and technology in the ASEAN F&B industry you can’t afford to miss Food ingredients (Fi) Asia 2024, and its co-located events Propak Indonesia and GrowTech Jakarta. You can register to attend, 4-6 September 2024, at the JI Expo, Jakarta, Indonesia at www.fiasia.com” concluded Ms. Rose Chitanuwat.
สัญญาลักษณ์ฤาชัย Chaivarong Sanyaluxruechai
Assistant Marketing Manager, informa markets Chaivarong.S@informa.com
Vitafoods Asia 2024
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เสริมอาหารและสารสกัดอยู่ในช่วงเติบโต จากปัจจัยที่ผู้คนหันมาใส่ใจดูแลสุขภาพและ ให้ความสนใจในผลิตภัณฑ์เสริมอาหารเพื่อ
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อาหารจะเติบโตที่อัตราทั้งนี้คาดว่าอุตสาหกรรมผลิตภัณฑ์เสริม CAGR 10.26% (2024-2029) โดยมีมูลค่า 110 พันล้าน
ดอลลาร์สหรัฐในปี 2567 และจะมีมูลค่าถึง 180 พันล้านดอลลาร์สหรัฐภายในปี 2572 Vitafoods Asia 2024 เวทีชั้นนำาสำาหรับ อุตสาหกรรมผลิตภัณฑ์เสริมอาหาร (Dietary Supplements) และเครื่องดื่มฟังก์ชัน (Functional Food and Beverages)
Nutraceuticals
เช่น Mainstage Theatre
NutraFocus
Omega-3 และ Probiotics Resource Centre โซนจัดแสดงผลิตภัณฑ์เฉพาะกลุ่ม และ International Pavilions ที่จัดแสดง
Innovative
Health Hub, New Ingredients & Products Zone และ Tasting Bar ที่ จะช่วยให้ผู้เข้าร่วมได้เรียนรู้และทดลอง ชิมผลิตภัณฑ์และนวัตกรรมล่าสุดก่อนใคร
พบกับ Vitafoods Asia 2024 งาน แสดงสินค้าอุตสาหกรรมการผลิตผลิตภัณฑ์ เสริมอาหารที่ยิ่งใหญ่ที่สุดในภูมิภาคเอเชีย ระหว่างวันที่ 18-20 กันยายน 2567 ณ ศูนย์การประชุมแห่งชาติสิริกิติ์
http://www.vitafoodsasia.com
Sub-headline Vitafoods Asia 2024, taking place from 18-20 September 2024 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand. This event responds to the growing demand in the supplement market and aims to elevate the industry’s growth. The event has expanded its exhibition space to accommodate over 10,000 attendees and more than 500 top leading companies from around the globe.
Better together – three shows in one
Currently, the dietary supplement and extract industry is experiencing significant growth due to increased health awareness and interest in supplements for health and mental well-being. Vitafoods Asia 2024 will gather extracts and dietary supplements from around the world, held from September 18-20, 2024, at Halls 1-3 of the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand. It is projected that the supplement industry will grow at a CAGR of 10.26% (2024-2029), with a market value of $110 billion in 2024, reaching $180 billion by 2029.
Vitafoods Asia 2024 serves as a premier platform for the nutraceutical, functional food and beverages, and dietary supplement industries in Asia. The event features comprehensive
product manufacturers and distributors, including technologies and production innovations from upstream to downstream. The event includes various activities and conferences such as the Mainstage Theatre and NutraFocus, offering seminars on dietary supplements from Omega-3 and Probiotics experts, specialized product zones like the Omega-3 and Probiotics Resource Centre, and International Pavilions showcasing global products. The Innovative Health Hub, New Ingredients & Products Zone, and Tasting Bar will allow attendees to learn about and sample the latest products and innovations.
Additionally, attendees can participate in the Vitafoods Asia Nutraceutical Awards, competing to present their products and gain recognition from industry experts, as
well as enhance business collaboration opportunities with leading companies worldwide. Visitors can also join the Sustainability Square for workshops promoting local community development and sustainability.
Join Vitafoods Asia 2024, the largest dietary supplement industry exhibition in Asia, and explore the future of borderless and limitless trade from September 18-20, 2024, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. For more information and to pre-register for free, visit http:// www.vitafoodsasia.com
China’s 14th Five-Year Plan supports Hong Kong’s development into an international innovation and technology hub, which will provide new opportunities in healthcare and promote the city as an international health innovation hub.
Global healthcare leaders, medical product and service traders, start-ups and investors gathered in Hong Kong for the third International Healthcare Week, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), to engage in conversation on the healthcare industry’s latest developments and trending topics.
The flagship events, the fourth Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH) and the 15th edition of the Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair (Medical Fair), concluded successfully yesterday. ASGH attracted over 2,800 participants from 40 countries and regions, while the Medical Fair welcomed over 12,000 buyers from 60 countries and regions.
More than 360 one-on-one dealmaking sessions and over 650 business matching meetings were arranged to facilitate cross-sector collaboration.
Dr Peter K N Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, said: “Global health issues, such as ageing populations, novel infectious diseases and climate-related health threats, have accelerated the need for innovation, collaboration and inclusion. The Asia Summit on Global Health and Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair have greatly contributed to advancing health and medical innovation and fostering vital industry exchange.
Being able to bring together leading figures in healthcare-related industries in Hong Kong is a testament to our city’s position as a leading hub for medical innovation.”
Healthcare experts discuss trending topics
The Summit brought together over 80 experts, researchers, medical professionals, business leaders, investors and representatives from the healthcare industry worldwide. They engaged in fruitful discussions on diverse forward-looking issues, ranging from healthcare innovation, innovative drugs and China’s healthcare development to healthcare investment prospects and healthcare insurance.
At the first plenary that discussed opportunities in co-creating a synergistic health innovation ecosystem, Prof Lo Chung-mau, Secretary for Health of the Hong Kong SAR, said: “Hong Kong is on a road to reform its medical product registration and innovate biomedical research in the coming decade. With the national endorsement and our policy innovations, together with the can-do spirit of our people bolstered with our traditional and new advantages, I am confident that Hong Kong will overcome all challenges and achieve its goal of developing into a health and medical innovation hub.”
Another highlight was Prof Roger Kornberg, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry 2006, in the second plenary who highlighted the latest biotech advancements. He pointed out: “The chief limiting factor in research today is financial support. The Hong Kong government has taken important steps very recently and announced a programme to invest HK$6 billion in a research centre for fundamental studies. It’s a good beginning, but it should not end there,” Prof Kornberg said. He added: “Most discoveries are made by young people. The importance of creating opportunities for young people to gain early independence and to be adequately supported to pursue their curiosity, in whatever direction that may take, is the key to success.”
In the Dialogue with Global Pioneer in Health, Prof Michael Hanna, Director of UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology of University College London, shared the latest trends and research findings in neuroscience and mentioned the importance and power of global collaboration in determining genetic risk factors.
In the session What’s Next in China’s Healthcare Arena, medical experts and business leaders analysed the latest healthcare developments and
investment environment in Mainland China. Antony Leung, Group Chairman of Nan Fung Group, pointed out that a good patient experience is the area the industry can explore and invest in.
During the Advancing Healthcare in Asia Through Innovation session, Yasushi Okada, Representative Corporate Officer and COO of Eisai Co., Ltd., said Hong Kong continues to be an important hub for East Asia and ASEAN, playing a vital role in the advancement of science, technology, finance and economy. Enterprises sign agreements, 360 matching sessions held ASGH Deal-making matched healthcare investment projects with investors, including angel investors, venture capitalists, corporate venture capitalists, private equity firms and family offices. More than 360 oneon-one sessions between investors and project owners took place.
To foster collaboration across healthcare, including ophthalmology, gastrointestinal well-being, AI, innovative drugs and more, this year’s Summit facilitated the signing of cooperation agreements, including:
-Zhaoke (Hong Kong)
Ophthalmology and PT Erela Indonesia;
-Optima International and TRB Chemedica (Thailand);
-Gense Technologies and EC Healthcare;
-Schweitzer Health Biotech Co., Ltd and DKSH Hong Kong;
-PanMediso Capital Limited and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University;
-AstraZeneca and Centre for Translational Stem Cell Biology (CTSCB);
-Uni-Bioscience Group, Great Bay Bio and Pebble Accelerator These partners were all connected via previous editions of the Summit and HKTDC’s global network. In particular, AstraZeneca and CTSCB will work together to advance scientific
research and translate the findings into healthcare solutions that improve lives and foster the development of the healthcare ecosystem.
Additionally, the LiverCareHong Kong 10 Million Liver Scans Program launch ceremony was held at ASGH. The Hong Kong LiverCare Alliance plans to carry out 10 million early screening tests for liver disease to raise public awareness of liver disease prevention and treatment.
Facilitating business connections and matching at Medical Fair
The Medical Fair, organised by the HKTDC and co-organised by the Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association (HKMHDIA), brought together some 300 exhibitors from eight countries and regions, including six local universities, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) and healthcare enterprises led by HKMHDIA.
“We have connected with over 150 new customers, and we believe that more than half of them have collaboration opportunities. We expect to secure orders with a total value of around US$3 million,” said Dr Cheng Man-Hong, Director of medical equipment company Maxwin & Honwell Limited. The company had a successful debut at the Medical Fair. “We also discussed with potential medical companies from Canada, the UK, Taiwan and Thailand. Through the Click2Match platform, we successfully matched with buyers from Indonesia and India,” Dr Cheng added.
Gold Together Technology Limited, another Hong Kong exhibitor, capitalised on domestic opportunities and received enquiries from local public and private hospitals, with a potential value of HK$50 million.
Participating in the Medical Fair
for the third time, VVFLY Electronics Co., Ltd. from Mainland China promoted sleep health products, such as AI-powered anti-snoring devices. Lily Li, the company’s Sales Director, mentioned that the Fair helped them expand into the Southeast Asian and South Asian markets, and they were highly satisfied with the results. “An Indian customer purchased 1,000 breathing machines on the first day, totalling US$150,000-$200,000. Later, we also received orders from buyers in Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, totalling around 500 breathing machines, exceeding our expectations.”
Assel Abakova, Deputy Director of Amanat LLP Pharmaceutical Company from Kazakhstan with an extensive distribution network in the country and neighbouring regions, such as Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia, visited the fair for the first time. In view of the growing cases of laryngeal cancer in the region, there is demand for a rapid diagnostic tool to facilitate immediate treatment. “We found a Hong Kong exhibitor that offers AI-enabled diagnostic solutions, which may relieve the shortage of medical and testing professionals in the region,” she said. The buyer will continue discussions with the exhibitor to customise and localise the solution, and the potential project value could exceed US$10 million. Seminars on wide-ranging topics were held during the Fair, attracting keen participation from healthcare professionals. In the HKMHDIA Medical Fair Forum, experts discussed topics, such as gerontechnology and smart health. Those who missed the seminars can watch the replay on the Fair’s website at https://bit. ly/3DNBBXy.
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เร่งพัฒนาสูตรสารเคลือบที่เป็นนวัตกรรมได้ การมุ่งเน้นความยั่งยืน: โรงงานที่ขยาย
ใหญ่ขึ้นนี้เน้นย้ำาถึงความมุ่งมั่นของเราใน การดูแลสิ่งแวดล้อม โดยจะให้ความสำาคัญ
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Sanjay Karkhanis
Brenntag
Brenntag Specialties
work in powder coatings, adhesive applications, and enhanced waterbased and solvent-based coatings.
Key highlights of the expansion: Enhanced capabilities: The expansion includes new laboratories equipped with advanced testing equipment, enabling our researchers to accelerate the development of innovative coating formulations.
Sustainability focus: Emphasizing our commitment to environmental stewardship, the expanded facility will prioritize the use of eco-friendly materials that reduce environmental impact while maintaining superior performance.
Collaborative spaces: The center features collaborative spaces designed to foster innovation and teamwork among our scientists, engineers, and industry partners, and is part of the global network of Material Science Innovation & Application Centers sharing expertise and driving best practice.
Talent growth: This expansion will create new job opportunities, attracting top talent in Material Science, chemistry, and engineering, further strengthening Brenntag’s position as an industry leader.
BRENNTAG SPECIALTIES EXPANDS INNOVATION & APPLICATION CENTER IN INDIA TO ADVANCE MATERIAL SCIENCE APPLICATIONS IN POWDER COATINGS
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, is excited to announce the expansion of its Material Science Innovation & Application Center in Navi Mumbai.
This state-of-the-art facility is set to further advance Brenntag’s pioneering
Sanjay Karkhanis, President CASE, Material Science, Brenntag Specialties said, “The expansion of our Material Science Innovation & Application Center underscores our dedication to pushing the boundaries of Material Science. By investing in advanced research capabilities, we are poised to deliver cutting-edge solutions that address the challenges of today and tomorrow.”
areas such as water, air, and soil quality. These achievements resonate with Veolia’s sustainability goals, evident in the strategic placement of the new facility within the CEDZ.
Veolia’s new state-of-the-art facility will enhance supply chain resilience for key industries, promoting environmental stewardship as part of Veolia’s commitment to driving the ecological transformation. Through this investment of €10 million, Veolia reaffirms its dedication to meet the evolving needs of industries that require a reliable source of treated and ultrapure water, catalyzing positive change across vital sectors such as microelectronics, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, power generation, and the food and beverage industry. The plant’s inauguration is a milestone advancement in Veolia’s growth initiatives within the Chinese market, expanding its scope of services to better support customers and meet their treated and ultrapure water needs.
Veolia recently unveiled its ambitious GreenUp strategic program for 20242027, accelerating the deployment of
affordable, replicable solutions that depollute, decarbonize, and regenerate resources. Water technologies and solutions are at the heart of this program, and the new regeneration plant is a crucial milestone in advancing decarbonization and resource regeneration efforts in the company’s operations in China.
Arnaud Valleteau, Chief Executive Officer of Veolia Water Technologies, shared: “As leading global water technology experts, Veolia delivers on both performance and sustainability without compromise. Aligned with our GreenUp strategic program in terms of decarbonization and resource regeneration, this new facility marks a pivotal step in our journey. We’re accelerating our efforts to provide essential sustainable solutions, recognizing the urgent need for action. China remains a growth market for Veolia, and we’re dedicated to expanding our presence and delivering on our promise of sustainability, in line with the country’s 30:60 dual carbon policy.”
The inauguration event was graced by Qin Meng, Deputy Party Secretary of Changshu CPC Committee, Mayor of the Changshu Municipal City Government, together with Chen Guodong, Member of the Changshu Municipal Standing Committee, Deputy Secretary of the CEDZ Party Working Committee and Deputy Director of CEDZ Management Committee, and esteemed representatives from the Investment Promotion Bureau of CEDZ. Their participation underscores the collaborative efforts between Veolia and local authorities to drive business resilience for the region and advance sustainable development initiatives that align with China’s 14th Five-Year Plan. Since Veolia’s establishment in China in the 1990s, the company has executed more than 400 projects, demonstrating its proficiency in delivering tailored solutions to both industrial and municipal customers.
News info Red Bug Communications - May 15, 2024
have acquired a thorough and unique understanding of the mechanism behind hyperpigmentation in all its diversity. Our unique innovation to address skin discoloration while preserving the natural biological process of melanin formation (or melanin formation) is particularly important for Thailand and the SAPMENA region with its diversity of skin tones,” said Dhimoy Roy, Deputy Head of Research &Innovation – Emerging Markets at L’Oréal Groupe. “Melasyl is a first-of-its kind ingredient that helps to address skin localized pigmentation issues by capturing melanin precursors or molecules before they transform into highly colored melanin pigments liable to accumulate excessively and mark the skin.”
Melanin enables the vast spectrum of human skin tones in all their diversity, with melanin production increasing following sun exposure to protect skin cells. Many factors can upset normal melanin production, which can lead to localized pigmentation issues such as age spots and post-inflammatory marks. L’Oréal formulations containing Melasyl improve the appearance of existing dark spots, including persistent ones, with clinically demonstrated efficacy and safety across all skin tones.
“Hyperpigmentation and melasma are among the top skincare search trends in Thailand, and one of the top reasons to visit a dermatologist,” said local dermatologist Dr. Poom Visutjindaporn. “Pigmentary disorders are aggravated by the high UV Index and pollution. Thai consumers are in pursuit of healthy skin and increasingly sophisticated and ingredient-savvy. They are very curious about scientific and technical ingredients that go into their skincare products and are developing more advanced skincare routines.”
For over a century, L’Oréal has been a leader in advanced sciences for beauty, with 35 years of dedicated research into skin pigmentation. Melasyl was first presented at the World Congress of Dermatology 2023 in Singapore, alongside
the first worldwide epidemiological study on pigmentary disorders. Melasyl was recently featured at the American Academy of Dermatology’s annual meeting in San Diego in March.
from L’Oréal Groupe GLOBAL
Mexoryl 400: After 10 years of research & 25 patents to design Mexoryl 400, L’Oréal made its biggest breakthrough in solar innovation in 30 years in 2022 with UVMUNE 400: L’Oréal R&I first filtering technology to provide effective protection against the 30% of solar UV radiation that was not properly filtered until now, namely ultra-long UVA rays between 380 and 400 nm. UVMUNE 400 can thus protect against UVAs’ effects such as oxidative stress; pigmentation; modification of genes involved in skin cancer; immune response disruption; damage caused by photo pollution; photoaging signs such as wrinkles, loss of skin elasticity, and spots. La Roche-Posay is the first L’Oréal brand to launch UVMUNE 400 through its ANTHELIOS franchise.
Episkin: At L’Oréal, we are for beauty with no animal testing. L’Oréal does not test any of its products or any of its ingredients on animals and has been at the forefront of alternative methods for over 40 years. Over 40 years ago, we pioneered the development of human reconstructed skin used to evaluate how cosmetic ingredients and products behave on human skin. We manufacture reconstructed human skin in our Episkin labs in France, China and Brazil.
SAPMENA decodes the diversity to create transversal, groundbreaking innovations for more inclusive beauty. One success is Garnier’s Bright Complete Vitamin C Booster Serum, which was conceptualized and developed in SAPMENA, and meets a global consumer need for spotless skin. The serum’s formula involves a powerful naturally-sourced ingredient – Vitamin C – with a universal threeday efficacy and is suitable for all skin types and skin tones. Since launching in Southeast Asia in 2019, the popular serum is now available in South Asia, Middle East and Europe.
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Bright Complete Vitamin C Booster Serum: South Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa (SAPMENA) is a vast region with tremendous diversity in skin tones and hair types. In fact, all six of the six skin phototypes are found in SAPMENA – this is a global classification system based on skin colour and how the skin reacts to sun exposure. L’Oréal R&I in
For 115 years, L’Oréal, the world’s leading beauty player, has devoted itself to one thing only: fulfilling the beauty aspirations of consumers around the world. Our purpose, to create the beauty that moves the world, defines our approach to beauty as essential, inclusive, ethical, generous and committed to social and environmental sustainability. With our broad portfolio of 37 international brands and ambitious sustainability commitments in our L’Oréal for the Future programme, we offer each and every person around the world the best in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility, while celebrating beauty in its infinite plurality. With more than 90,000 committed employees, a balanced geographical footprint and sales across all distribution networks (e-commerce, mass market, department stores, pharmacies, perfumeries, hair salons, branded and travel retail), in 2023 the Group generated sales amounting to 41.18 billion euros. With 20 research centers across 11 countries around the world and a dedicated Research and Innovation team of over 4,000 scientists and 6,400 Digital talents, L’Oréal is focused on inventing the future of beauty and becoming a Beauty Tech powerhouse.
June 21, 2024
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