NSF Hosts Impactful Food Safety Seminars in Vietnam and Thailand

NSF organized two influential seminars titled "Building Food Safety Excellence" in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on May 20, 2025, and in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 22, 2025. These pivotal gatherings brought together food sector experts and business executives to address critical industry challenges and enhance regional partnerships across ASEAN.

The seminars showcased compelling perspectives from Mr. Scott Morris, Senior Vice President of International Markets and Laboratories, NSF, alongside APAC leadership spearheaded by Ms. Jyoti Bhasin, Managing Director of APAC. Their engagement allowed participants to connect with sector specialists and obtain crucial knowledge about food safety advancements impacting retail and restaurant businesses.

The agenda focused on two vital topics: 'Food Safety Trends Every Brand Should Know' and 'Simplifying Food Safety at the Store Level'. These sessions reflect NSF's dedication to strengthening food industry practices throughout Southeast Asia. By fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration within the sector, we are advancing our mission to build a more reliable and sustainable food ecosystem.

As part of the event, Mr. Scott Morris and Ms. Jyoti Bhasin delivered an insightful session on Food Safety Trends Every Brand Should Know, highlighting both global and regional developments. They explored how climate change is intensifying risks to food sourcing and security, shared key findings from NSF's research on the top perceived food safety risks in restaurants, and emphasized the critical connection between food safety and brand value in today’s competitive marketplace.

NSF provides expertise and accredited food services across the entire food value chain: from agriculture, animal welfare, aquaculture, dairy and production to processing, distribution, quality management, retail, and restaurants. As a pioneer in food safety, we help businesses thrive while achieving their food sustainability, compliance and risk management goals.

Our certifications services cover the Global Food Safety Initiative, supplier assurance, foodservice equipment and nonfood compounds, and organic and Certified Transitional certification through Quality Assurance International (QAI). We also offer auditing, HACCP validation and inspection, label claims verification and certification, DNA and food package testing, food safety training, and product and process development. Separately, we provide expert consulting in areas including food fraud and gap assessments, retail food safety and brand standards.