Denmark
Ambassador
Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Alina-Ioana Gostin
Food Scientist
Ambassador’s Report
As a GHI Ambassador for Denmark, my primary goal is to represent GHI locally and promote the global harmonization of food safety and nutrition laws and regulations within the region, which are crucial for ensuring safe and wholesome food for all consumers. Global alignment of these regulations will not only reduce trade barriers but also facilitate smoother international food trade, benefiting Denmark's food industry.
Denmark's commitment to food safety is evident through stringent regulations and proactive measures. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) oversees the entire food production chain, ensuring compliance with both national and EU standards. Establishments involved in food production, import, and marketing are required to be authorized, approved, or registered before commencing operations, ensuring adherence to rigorous food safety protocols. Furthermore, Denmark's approach to food safety involves a collaborative effort among farmers, the food industry, and authorities. Initiatives such as the Danish Salmonella Action Plans and comprehensive risk analysis methodologies are an example of Denmark's dedication to maintaining high food safety standards.
As a GHI Ambassador, I plan to invite scientists from my country / region to become GHI members, foster opportunities for information-sharing, and identify experts to contribute to consensus documents and science-based communications. I plan to represent GHI locally and regionally, working with local authorities, stakeholders, and food safety professionals to promote GHI's goals. Additionally, I plan to communicate with national stakeholders, sharing updates on GHI's activities and successes to raise awareness of the importance of global alignment in food safety regulations.
Publications
Title: Cross-cultural perspective on health and nutrition claims.
Authors: Gostin, A.I., & McNamara, P.
Date: 2023
Newspaper, magazine, journal, book: In Gosh, D., Bogueva, D., & Smarta, R. (Eds.). Nutrition Science, Marketing Nutrition, Health Claims, and Public Policy.
Publisher: USA: Elsevier Science
Link: https://shop.elsevier.com/books/nutrition-science-marketing-nutrition-health-claims-and-public-policy/ghosh/978-0-323-85615-7
Title: Traditional Balkan foods in a global context: an introduction
Authors: Gostin, A.I.
Date: 2021
Newspaper, magazine, journal, book: In Gostin, A.I., Bogueva, D., & Kakurinov, V. (Eds.). Nutritional and Health Aspects of Food in the Balkans
Publisher: USA: Elsevier Science
Link: https://shop.elsevier.com/books/nutritional-and-health-aspects-of-food-in-the-balkans/gostin/978-0-12-820782-6
Title: History of eating habits in the Balkans
Authors: Gostin, A.I., & Bogueva, D.
Date: 2021
Newspaper, magazine, journal, book: In Gostin, A.I., Bogueva, D., & Kakurinov, V. (Eds.). Nutritional and Health Aspects of Food in the Balkans
Publisher: USA: Elsevier Science
Link: https://shop.elsevier.com/books/nutritional-and-health-aspects-of-food-in-the-balkans/gostin/978-0-12-820782-6
Title: Safety of Borsh
Authors: Nicolau, A. I., & Gostin, A. I.
Date: 2016
Newspaper, magazine, journal, book: In: Prakash, V., Martin-Belloso, O., Keener, L., Astley, S. B., Braun, S., & Lelieveld, H. (Eds.). Regulating Safety of Traditional and Ethnic Foods
Publisher: USA: Elsevier
Link: https://shop.elsevier.com/books/regulating-safety-of-traditional-and-ethnic-foods/prakash/978-0-12-800605-4
Title: Safety of Edible Flowers
Authors: Nicolau, A. I., & Gostin, A. I.
Date: 2016
Newspaper, magazine, journal, book: In: Prakash, V., Martin-Belloso, O., Keener, L., Astley, S. B., Braun, S., & Lelieveld, H. (Eds.). Regulating Safety of Traditional and Ethnic Foods
Publisher: USA: Elsevier
Link: https://shop.elsevier.com/books/regulating-safety-of-traditional-and-ethnic-foods/prakash/978-0-12-800605-4
Presentations
Title: Animal feed decontamination by irradiation: A review (Plenary presentation).
Authors: Gostin, A.I., Lovatt, P., Zentek, J.
Date: 22-24 September 2016
Event: Black Sea Association of Food Science and Technology (B-FoST)
Location and Country: Ohrid, Macedonia
Title: GHI Ambassadors programme
Authors: Gostin, A.I.
Date: 22-24 September 2016
Event: Black Sea Association of Food Science and Technology (B-FoST)
Location and Country: Ohrid, Macedonia
Link: Presentation-GHI-Ambassadors-meeting_26-03-2019.pptx