On the occasion of National Food Safety Day 2026, the Food Engineers Association of Bangladesh Foundation (FEAB Foundation) organized a program where extensive discussions were held on ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, and the importance of training for global career development in the food sector.
Safe food is not only a public health issue but also an economic imperative. Food safety goes beyond disease prevention:
Unsafe food undermines public health,
Reduced public health lowers productivity, and
Declining productivity places a burden on the national economy.
Being a Health Economist, I must reiterate “Prevention is always more cost-effective than treatment, and food safety is a prime example of this principle.”
The discussions highlighted that training remains the most neglected yet most critical investment. Experience shows that while laws and standards may exist, systems fail without adequately trained human resources and supporting infrastructure. Speakers emphasized that food safety training is not limited to factories and laboratories; it must also include management, quality assurance teams, and policymakers. Effective training transforms compliance into genuine commitment.
Sincere appreciation is extended to the FEAB Foundation for organizing such a timely and high-quality seminar. The session was moderated by Engineer Khandaker Rajan, Secretary General of the Foundation.
