Dr. Blaise Ouattara
Food Safety Expert and Consultant
I help governments, regulatory institutions, development partners, and food businesses strengthen food safety systems, improve compliance, and align practice with international standards.
With more than 30 years of experience across Africa, North America, and Europe, I provide practical, science-based support in food safety policy, national food control systems, risk assessment, training, and regulatory implementation.
Food Safety Consulting for Governments and Food Businesses
Food safety systems are often complex. Responsibilities may be spread across institutions, and teams may lack the tools, coordination, or practical guidance needed to act effectively. I help bring clarity, structure, and workable solutions adapted to real settings.
Support for Governments and Regulators
I work with ministries responsible for food, health, agriculture, trade, and industry, as well as national food safety authorities, inspection services, regional organizations, and development partners.
My support includes review and design of national food safety policies, assessment of national food control systems, clarification of institutional roles, alignment with Codex Alimentarius and SPS requirements, and strengthening of inspection approaches, including risk-based inspection.
Support for Food Businesses and SMEs
I also support agri-food companies, small and medium enterprises, and emerging food businesses that need practical systems they can implement and maintain.
My support includes HACCP, GMP, and GHP implementation, on-site assessments, corrective action plans, technical documentation, SOP development, and practical staff training adapted to operational realities.
Expertise and Experience
My work combines science, policy, training, and practical problem-solving. I help clients move from broad food safety objectives to systems and actions that work in practice.
Key areas of expertise include national food control systems design and assessment, food safety risk assessment and risk ranking, Codex Alimentarius and international food standards, regulatory policy, scientific advice, and capacity building.
I have also contributed to international technical work involving FAO and WHO and have supported food safety activities across more than 30 African countries.
Training and Capacity Building
Effective food safety systems depend on people who know how to apply standards and tools in practice. I design and deliver training that is practical, clear, and adapted to local and regional realities.
I work with inspectors, regulators, laboratory teams, policymakers, managers, universities, training institutions, and food industry groups.
Training topics include national food control systems, food safety risk assessment and risk ranking, Codex standards, regulatory implementation, and food safety management systems for industry. Training can be delivered in person, online, or in formats adapted to national and regional needs.
Practical Support That Builds Stronger Food Systems
My goal is not only to advise, but to help clients turn policy into practice. This means supporting clearer action, stronger systems, better compliance, improved public health protection, and better market access.
Whether you are reviewing a national system, strengthening inspection services, developing technical guidance, or improving food safety management in a business, I provide practical support adapted to your context.
About Dr. Blaise Ouattara
I am a food safety professional with deep experience in policy, regulation, training, and capacity building, with a strong focus on African contexts and international standards. My work is dedicated to helping institutions and businesses build stronger food systems that support health, compliance, and trade.
Contact
If you are looking for expert guidance in food safety, I would be glad to discuss your needs.