Expert in regulatory affairs at European level for the food sector, especially for labelling issues and very thorough knowledge of European and International Institutions as well as policy-making procedures.
Ex-National high-level representative to EU and International Institutions (Head of National Delegation at Codex Alimentarius Commission, National Representative for EFSA’s Advisory Forum, etc.). Training Coordinator and lecturer at the BTSF (Better Training for Safer Foods) Programme of European Commission on Food Information to Consumers issues. Also with experience in developing Quality Management and Food Safety Management Systems according to International Standards (ISO 9001, ISO 22000, BRC, IFS, FSSC 22000). Participation in EU funded projects as an expert in regulatory and food safety issues.
Graduate from the Agricultural University of Athens (Food Science & Technology Dept.) and with postgraduate degrees in Food Technology (Quality Assurance – Reading University-UK) and Public Administration (National School of Public Administration). Working experience in both the private and public sector. Employed at R&D/QA Departments of Unilever Greece and from 2003 to 2013 employed at Hellenic Food Authority (EFET). From 2006-2010 as Head of Nutrition Policy and Research Directorate and from 2010 - 2013 as Head of Evaluation & Approvals Directorate responsible for official controls and legislation regarding food information to consumers (labelling, claims, etc.).More...