The Department of Food Science and Processing Management & Nutrition and Dietetics, Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science (SLCS), Madurai, cordially organized a Five- Day Value-Added Course on "Food Safety, Regulatory Compliance & Industry Readiness" from October 12 to 16, 2026 (Monday to Friday) between 8:50 AM and 4:30 PM at Class Room G-13.
The course was handled by two eminent Resource Persons from SAS Micro, Chennai-600 095. Mr. Abubakker Siddiq, Founder of SAS Micro, and Ms. Yogalakshmi, Assistant Manager for Food Safety and Compliance and Tutor at SAS Micro, served as the resource persons. They imparted in-depth knowledge on various crucial aspects of the food industry including Food Safety Expertise, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance, Traceability and Risk Management, and Career Growth in the food sector. The value-added course was aimed at bridging the gap between academic curriculum and industry requirements and making the students industry-ready. The sessions were highly informative and interactive, focusing on current food safety regulations, compliance standards, quality assurance practices, and risk management strategies followed in food industries. Students of the Department actively participated and gained valuable insights into real-time industrial practices.
The program provided a platform for students to understand the importance of food safety and regulatory systems and enhanced their career prospects in the field of food science and processing. The Department expresses its sincere gratitude to the Management, Principal, and the Resource Persons for their support in organizing the course successfully.