Nestle Opens China Institute for Food Safety

As part of efforts to strengthen Nestle’s food safety research in China, the company has opened a food safety research center in Beijing.

The Nestle Food Safety Institute (NFSI) will work closely with authorities to help provide the scientific foundation for food safety policies and standards.

The support will include early management of food safety issues and collaboration with local universities, research institutes and government agencies on food safety issues.

It will also promote scientific communication and help run food safety training programs.

 “The inauguration underlines Nestle’s commitment to food safety and is also another important highlight in the story of Nestle's successful and long-standing presence in China,” says the company’s Chief Technology Officer Stefan Catsicas. “I am in no doubt that the work of the Nestle Food Safety Institute will contribute to creating shared value for Nestle shareholders and for society in China,” he adds.

The NFSI was unveiled by Nestl CEO Paul Bulcke, Dr Chen Junshi of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Swiss Ambassador Jean-Jacques De Dardel.

Food safety and consumer trust are key priorities for Nestle. The new Food Safety Institute will help meet China’s growing demand for healthy and safe food, one of the top three concerns among Chinese consumers.

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