Mr. Anthony Liang is a preeminent authority in China’s food safety and quality certification sector. With over 25 years of industry experience, he possesses deep-seated expertise across the entire chain of food auditing, certification, and training, combining profound technical mastery with a global perspective.
As one of China’s first accredited Food Safety Assessors and Instructors, Mr. Liang has long been a key contributor to the development of national food safety systems and standards. He serves as a specially appointed food safety expert for the Ministry of Commerce of China (MOFCOM) and the Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA). Additionally, as an expert on the Food Safety Committee of the China Chain Store & Franchise Association (CCFA), he provides high-level technical support and compliance guidance to government bodies, industry associations, and leading enterprises.
His international credentials are unparalleled: he is the only Principal Trainer in China authorized by BRCGS. He is highly proficient in the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) schemes and has conducted over 600 professional audits globally. By spearheading the localization and training of international standards like BRCGS, he has empowered thousands of enterprises to achieve quality upgrades and gain access to global markets.
Currently, at CTI (Centre Testing International Group), Mr. Liang oversees certification and auditing services for the food and agriculture sectors. Leveraging his authoritative expertise, he provides one-stop solutions from compliance to innovation, standing as a widely recognized industry leader and practitioner.
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