Providing advice and training to the food industry on the assessment and management of chemical risks in the supply chain; contaminants, authenticity and adulteration. Advice on policy, appropriate and risk-based testing, test methods, selection and management of outsourced laboratories, interpretation of results. Safety and compliance for food businesses of all sizes. Audit preparation and gap analysis.Advice to laboratories on capacity building, method validation and Quality… Show more Providing advice and training to the food industry on the assessment and management of chemical risks in the supply chain; contaminants, authenticity and adulteration. Advice on policy, appropriate and risk-based testing, test methods, selection and management of outsourced laboratories, interpretation of results. Safety and compliance for food businesses of all sizes. Audit preparation and gap analysis.Advice to laboratories on capacity building, method validation and Quality Management Systems. .Training programmes, for food industry technical teams for laboratory scientists.Risk-based National Residue Control Plans, particularly in low and middle income countries. Legislation, capacity-building and training.Member of the UK independent Expert Committee on Pesticide Residues in Foodhttp://www.johnpoints.com Show less

Acumentia is a science and technology consultancy network with leading expertise in the food and healthcare industries. Acumentia gives you big company expertise with small company response time, flexibility and headcount costs.The Acumentia group represents a collaboration of widely respected industry leaders in the fields of food, nutrition and healthcare. Working in teams or as individuals, we use our knowledge and experience to provide top quality solutions that improve performance… Show more Acumentia is a science and technology consultancy network with leading expertise in the food and healthcare industries. Acumentia gives you big company expertise with small company response time, flexibility and headcount costs.The Acumentia group represents a collaboration of widely respected industry leaders in the fields of food, nutrition and healthcare. Working in teams or as individuals, we use our knowledge and experience to provide top quality solutions that improve performance and profitability.Each Acumentia consultant is a peer-reviewed, experienced professional, who has held senior positions in industry and understands the issues and challenges of modern business. We offer commercial acumen, multi-disciplined teams, focused creative thinking and brainstorming, short lines of communication, direct access to consultants, problem solving and cost effective solutions across markets and cultures around the globe.http://www.acumentia.co.uk Show less

Revising and rolling out Sainsbury's risk management policy for chemicals in own brand foods, household, health & beauty and pet products.Includes contaminants, nutritional, allergens, authenticity, label verification, SVHCs.Design and management of outsourced surveillance programmes, assessment of results, trend analysis.Training and support for suppliers, and for Sainsbury's technical teams.Audit of suppliersInvestigation and follow-up of issues and incidents

•Responsible for the teams within LGC’s Health Sciences Division based on the Teddington Site; Food and Consumer Protection, Residues (pesticides and veterinary drugs), Occupational Drugs Testing•GLP Facility manager•Resourcing work to ensure that it is delivered to quality, time, and customer satisfaction•Leading, motivating and developing 60+ scientific and support professionals•Responsible for the strategic direction and financial performance of the business•Building… Show more •Responsible for the teams within LGC’s Health Sciences Division based on the Teddington Site; Food and Consumer Protection, Residues (pesticides and veterinary drugs), Occupational Drugs Testing•GLP Facility manager•Resourcing work to ensure that it is delivered to quality, time, and customer satisfaction•Leading, motivating and developing 60+ scientific and support professionals•Responsible for the strategic direction and financial performance of the business•Building relationships with new and existing clients, providing technical support to the Business Development team Show less

•Client management and technical development for a large sports anti-doping testing contract.•Solution design and drafting of major bids and tenders•Business development and client management for veterinary drug residues regulatory testing for overseas customers.•Technical support for LGC’s development activities in China.

•Operational Management of teams delivering Pesticide Residues Analysis and Veterinary Medicine Residues Analysis surveillance testing and R&D projects.•Integrating the teams in terms of working practices and procedures, leading to a full merger•Responsible for the strategic direction of the business

•Leading and motivating a large team of 30+ scientists delivering testing and R&D projects and services.•Key Account Management for a £2m+ pa contract, development of associated business•Project Managing large R&D projects•Design and delivery of bespoke training programmes for scientists in developing countries•Responsible for the technical strategy of the team, including investment decisions