Emeka Okoro

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About Emeka Okoro

Emeka Okoro is a professional with a graduate certificate in Regulatory Affairs, an advanced diploma in Biotechnology-Industrial Microbiology, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology. He has over three years of experience as an inspector in various meat processing and exporting establishments, ensuring that inspection services are provided to regulated parties based on their operational requirements. Emeka Okoro also has experience in analyzing information, identifying options, and making food safety recommendations. Emeka has experience interpreting legislation, regulation, policies, and procedures, as well as experience presenting recommendations to management. He completed courses such as socio-economics of regulation design and critical data analysis of Regulation. Emeka Okoro has knowledge of risk assessment and risk management principles, as well as experience in performing audit-like inspections and determining audit scope. In addition, Emeka Okoro has practical knowledge of DSDP and Power Bi to prepare and present inspection delivery data to management and various stakeholders. He has practical knowledge of complex food processing systems and the ability to identify compliance gaps. Emeka Okoro has experience providing advice and guidance to industry clients, government stakeholders, consumers, or staff concerning CFIA regulatory and policy requirements. Currently, Emeka Okoro is working as a Senior Compliance Officer in Mississauga, Food Zone 1, where he leads complex safety inquiries involving high-risk and emerging issues identified through consumer complaints, referrals from other legislative agencies, enforcement agencies, federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) governments, international agencies, inspectorates, industry referrals, and medical and legal professionals. He provides complex assessment and inspection services to regulated parties and inspection staff to verify compliance with Agency regulations and federal government legislation and policy. He plans, leads, and documents assessments to identify issues of non-compliance with legislative and policy requirements makes recommendations for permissions (i.e, permits, licenses, registrations, imports, and exports), and provides scientific information, such as testimony, to external stakeholders as required. Emeka Okoro is a dynamic professional with an impressive track record in regulatory affairs, food safety, and risk management. He is a valuable asset to any team seeking to improve compliance with legislative and policy requirements in the food industry.