Abdallah Hamdane

About you

Firstly, thank you for reading my success story. I am a technical consultant specialising in the fields of food safety, quality, and occupational health and safety management systems.

I graduated from the Faculty of Science and Technology at Sultan Moulay Slimane University in Beni-Mellal, Morocco, where I obtained my Master’s degree in Science and Technology, specialising in Quality Management in the Food Industry.

I started my career in the fishing industry and then moved on to one of the largest fruit and vegetable freezing industries, working with products including strawberries, raspberries, apricots, and figs.

For the past four years, I have been working as a consultant, trainer, and auditor, providing support, training, and auditing services in the agricultural and agri-food sectors. I am also a second-party auditor for YUM! Brands standards, covering FSA, QSA, PFA, warehousing, and transportation.

I offer consulting, auditing, and training services to the primary production, food processing, and food packaging industries.

In general, I am passionate about learning and training. This is why I have obtained my CQI and IRCA certification in ISO 9001:2015, Lead Auditor certification in ISO 22000:2018, PCQI approval from the FDA, and validation of GMP courses provided by the Institute for Food Safety at Cornell University, as well as completing all the mandatory courses required to obtain the BRCGS Professional badge.

Why did you join the BRCGS Professional Programme?

I joined the BRCGS Professional Programme because, firstly, it is a great opportunity to improve my existing knowledge and acquire new knowledge. Secondly, it allows me to stay up to date with the tools and methods used to meet the requirements of the BRCGS Standards.

Thirdly, it enables me to offer high-quality services to my partners and support them on their journey towards certification. Considering all these elements, gaining international recognition is a real opportunity for me.

What value do you personally feel the BRCGS Professional certification brings to you?

Being part of the global BRCGS Professional community is a real validation of my knowledge and skills as an expert consultant. It also provides reassurance and encouragement to the companies I work with.

How has the training helped improve operations at your site/company?

Building a food safety culture is a challenge that every industry needs to consider. Now, as a BRCGS Professional, I have the necessary competence to contribute to establishing and maintaining a strong food safety culture across my partners’ sites.

What did you most enjoy about the training?

I particularly enjoyed the shared experiences of all the delegates and the teaching methods used by our expert trainer, who was very professional. The BRCGS training materials were also very effective and supported the learning experience.

What are you most looking forward to within the Professional community?

I look forward to sharing experiences with professionals from around the world and gaining precise and practical answers to questions related to the implementation of BRCGS requirements.

How do you plan to keep your skills up to date?

By following all BRCGS updates, accessing the BRCGS Educate platform, and attending webinars and e-learning courses, I will be able to stay up to date with the latest developments and best practices.

What are your career ambitions/aims?

Becoming a BRCGS auditor is one of my main goals, and being certified as a BRCGS Professional can help me reach my goal.