DFK Supports SMEs and Stakeholders Through the USAID TRADE Project on Export Enhancement Program
Tuesday, 26 March 2024
by Dr Faour Klingbeil
As part of the Export Enhancement Program under the USAID TRADE project, in collaboration with the Food Export Council (FEC), DFK has been dedicated to supporting SMEs and key stakeholders by enhancing their knowledge and capabilities. This initiative, which began in September 2022, continued through multiple training sessions held on: The objective of these sessions was to train and build the capacity of industry delegates and trainers on the FDA requirements under the FSMA preventive controls rule key and topics essential for international trade compliance and food safety, including: This effort continued through 2024 with the development of Trainer of Trainers (ToT) guidance documents, including: Through this project, DFK is empowering SMEs with the critical knowledge and skills needed to meet international standards, fostering safer food products and enhancing export capabilities.
PCQI WORKSHOP – USAID Trade Reform & Development in Egypt (TRADE) 2023
Friday, 24 March 2023
by Dr Faour Klingbeil
For the second year, and as part of the integrated capacity enhancement initiative of the USAID TRADE project to strengthen the Egyptian Food Export Council (FEC) and their members’ capacity to access the US market, Dr Faour-Klingbeil delivered the official course “Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)” for 12 SMEs at the FEC premises from 07.- 09.03.2023. The course aimed to support Egyptian SMEs in the food sector better understand how to develop a Food Safety Plan and meet the FDA food safety requirements to improve regulatory compliance and enhance food exports.

