Hafiz Umair Ali

Compliance Manager, JMUIM Halal Pakistan

Industry sector

Fruits, vegetables & nuts Meat, poultry and fish Multi-product Restaurants Snacks/confectionary Soft drinks

Job level/seniority

Manager

Are you attending a Food Sure Summit in 2025?

Yes - European Food Sure 2025

What are your biggest challenges in compliance management?

Auditing: overlapping audits needed by multiple customers, unclear/changing regulations Differing auditing standards Traceability, record-keeping, use of technology

What are your biggest challenges in safety management?

Factory floor hazards: allergen control, microbiology, cross-contamination Increasingly complex supply chains, sustainability/climate change & environmental factors

In what way are supply chains affecting food safety & quality?

Quality variability across suppliers Traceability across multiple international sites

To what extent does advanced technology play a role in your food safety program?

Advanced tech is used in auditing roles e.g. remote auditing Advanced technology is used on the factory floor AI is used to make sense of data gathered

To what extent are budgets constraining food safety & quality improvements?

The latest tech can be very expensive