Invited Speakers

Vice-Chair, Codex Alimentarius Commission, FAO and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, General Directorate of Food and Control, Ankara, Türkiye

Dr. Betül Vazgeçer began her professional journey as a food engineer and further enhanced her expertise through master’s and doctoral studies in food microbiology and foodborne pathogens. Following her academic career, she joined the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Now in her 30th year in the field of food safety and her 20th year with the Turkish Codex Contact Point Team, she has prepared both national and international food safety legislation covering contaminants, pesticides, microbiology, baby foods, labeling, and veterinary drugs. She has also led international multidisciplinary projects aimed at strengthening Codex structures.