COTHM Pakistan had the honour of welcoming Her Excellency Ina Lepel, Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan, during a significant visit focused on food safety, quality assurance, professional standards, and skills development in Pakistan’s food industry.
During her visit, Her Excellency was introduced to COTHM Pakistan’s Food Safety Laboratory, where the institution’s practical work in food safety education, laboratory testing, quality control, and professional capacity building was presented.
The visit provided an opportunity to highlight the growing importance of internationally aligned food safety standards and the need for professionally trained experts capable of applying modern quality and safety practices across the food sector.
COTHM representatives briefed the Ambassador on the role of practical laboratory education in preparing students and professionals to understand food testing procedures, quality management systems, hygiene requirements, and food safety practices. The laboratory serves as an important platform for connecting academic learning with practical industry requirements.
The engagement also highlighted the importance of knowledge exchange and international collaboration in strengthening Pakistan’s food safety ecosystem. Discussions explored potential areas of cooperation involving laboratory practices, quality assurance, food safety education, professional training, and the development of industry-ready human resources.
Her Excellency Ina Lepel appreciated COTHM’s efforts to promote professional education and practical skills, particularly in areas that contribute to higher standards within the food and hospitality sectors.
The visit also reflected the broader potential for Pakistan-Germany cooperation in education, technical training, professional development, and the exchange of international expertise. Such engagements can create opportunities for institutions and professionals to learn from global practices while contributing to the advancement of Pakistan’s workforce.
For COTHM Pakistan, the visit reaffirmed its commitment to developing skilled professionals equipped with knowledge of modern food safety and quality standards. By combining classroom education, laboratory exposure, and industry-oriented training, COTHM continues to support the development of competent professionals for Pakistan’s evolving food and hospitality sectors.
The visit of Her Excellency Ina Lepel marked a meaningful occasion for strengthening professional connections between Pakistan and Germany and emphasized the shared importance of food safety, quality, education, skills, and international collaboration.
COTHM Pakistan continues to promote knowledge, skills, and professional excellence for a safer and stronger food industry.
