Dimitris Sotiropoulos Email & Phone Number

Athens, Greece

Consulting Services for Organic Food Companies, Producers & Certification Bodies

Athens, Attiki, Greece

Vocational Training Services related to Organic Farming & Marketing for Organic ProductsArticle writing for magazines & newspapersLecturing for Organic Farming in Congresses & Seminars in Greece and abroad

Remote

BTSF - TRACES (COI)Participated in 2 remote trainings on the particular requirements of European Commission TRACES NT (TRAde Control and Expert System) for the operation of the Database regarding electronic Certificates of Inspection (COI) and the use of QlikView application - applicable to organic products imported from non-EU Countries.The BTSF programme (Better Training for Safer Food) has been developed by the EU Commission to ensure that staff of the competent authorities of EU… Show more BTSF - TRACES (COI)Participated in 2 remote trainings on the particular requirements of European Commission TRACES NT (TRAde Control and Expert System) for the operation of the Database regarding electronic Certificates of Inspection (COI) and the use of QlikView application - applicable to organic products imported from non-EU Countries.The BTSF programme (Better Training for Safer Food) has been developed by the EU Commission to ensure that staff of the competent authorities of EU Member States involved in official controls on food and feed businesses and on animal health have a uniform and up-dated approach as well as a high level of expertise with regards in particular to auditing and control techniques for the verification of compliance with EU legislation requirements. Show less

Bologna, Rome, Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Valencia, Sevilla, Antwerp, Prague, Zagreb, Vilnious

Participated in 31 BTSF Training sessions on the “EU Organic Control Scheme”. Participated as the Training Coordinator in 7 sessions and as a Tutor in all 31 sessions. Topics covered as a Tutor were: • Overview of Regulations 834/2007 & 889/2008• Overview of the New Organic Regulation 848/2018• Operators’ control measures and arrangements• Risk Assessment & Control Planning for Control Bodies, • Sampling Plans, • Subcontractors’ control process in Organic Production,… Show more Participated in 31 BTSF Training sessions on the “EU Organic Control Scheme”. Participated as the Training Coordinator in 7 sessions and as a Tutor in all 31 sessions. Topics covered as a Tutor were: • Overview of Regulations 834/2007 & 889/2008• Overview of the New Organic Regulation 848/2018• Operators’ control measures and arrangements• Risk Assessment & Control Planning for Control Bodies, • Sampling Plans, • Subcontractors’ control process in Organic Production, • Management of laboratory analyses in Organic Control Systems (sample collection & handling, requirements for the selection of laboratories) • Group Certification Systems in non-EU Countries• Organic Animal Production and Husbandry PracticesThe BTSF programme (Better Training for Safer Food) has been developed by the EU Commission to ensure that staff of the competent authorities of EU Member States involved in official controls on food and feed businesses and on animal health have a uniform and up-dated approach as well as a high level of expertise with regards in particular to auditing and control techniques for the verification of compliance with EU legislation requirements. Show less

Certification Director for Organic Products & Integrated FarmingLead Auditor for BRC, EurepGAP

Coordinating samplings and managing samples for laboratory analysesLead Auditor for Reg. (EC) 2092/91, USDA NOP, DELINAT Standard (plant production & processing operations)Project ManagerTechnical Advisor for regulatory issues

IFOAM EU Group is the EU working level of IFOAM – the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements. IFOAM’s goal is the worldwide adoption of ecologically, socially and economically sound systems that are based on the principles of Organic Agriculture. IFOAM EU Group is a non-profit membership-based organisation that brings together more than 300 organisations, associations and enterprises. It represents the organic movement in Europe and promotes the further development of organic… Show more IFOAM EU Group is the EU working level of IFOAM – the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements. IFOAM’s goal is the worldwide adoption of ecologically, socially and economically sound systems that are based on the principles of Organic Agriculture. IFOAM EU Group is a non-profit membership-based organisation that brings together more than 300 organisations, associations and enterprises. It represents the organic movement in Europe and promotes the further development of organic food and farming. Show less