KUBIR BHATTARAI

With over 11 years of experience in regulatory and quality control roles, I bring extensive expertise in food safety, cross-border trade, and quality assurance. I have significant experience working with Bhutan’s food safety regulations, collaborating with international stakeholders, and implementing quality management systems in the food sector. As a former Deputy Chief Regulatory and Quarantine Officer at the Bhutan Food and Drug Authority, I have successfully managed projects related to food safety, biosecurity, and cross-border trade facilitation, ensuring compliance with national and international standards. My expertise includes implementing systems such as HACCP, ISO 22000, GHP/GMP, and ISO/IEC certifications, as well as conducting training and inspections for regulatory bodies and industries. I have a solid understanding of SPS measures, and the challenges associated with trade facilitation, particularly in terms of risk-based controls, testing, and certification. I am committed to leveraging my skills and experience to improve Bhutan’s border management ecosystem, enhance trade facilitation, and strengthen SPS compliance for agri-food products.

• Awarded Government of India scholarship to pursue BTech (Food Sciences) based on academic excellence.
• Selected as Regulatory and Quarantine Officer and subsequent promotions up to the level of Deputy Chief Regulatory and Quarantine Officer based on performance rating.
• Awarded Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship to pursue Master of Food Science
• Awarded King’s medal for 10 years of dedicated service to Royal Government of Bhutan
• Recipient of International Association of Food Protection Travel Award in 2021

• Member- International Association for Food Protection
• Member- Food Technologists & Scientists Association of Bhutan

• ISO/FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor
• Counsellor cum Trainer for HACCP implementation by food industries in Bhutan
• Team Leader for Implementation of GHP/GMP in food industries in Bhutan
• ISO/IEC 17065 Auditor and ISO 17020 Certification Manager
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• English Language Proficiency (Advanced)
• Data tools- Quantum GIS/SPSS/Gannt Chart/Lean Canvas Model/Excel
• Food Safety Risk Analysis

• Date and Place of Birth: Dagana
• Date of Birth: 07/20/85

• ISO/IEC 17025, 2017 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories – Various Accrediting Bodies.