A training session in Bobo-Dioulasso enhanced the skills of regulatory actors in food fortification, with a focus on controlling micronutrient deficiencies. Participants received hands-on training in using iCheck technology to rapidly and accurately test vitamin A, iodine, and iron in fortified foods. The session’s interactive approach encouraged knowledge sharing, and participants praised iCheck’s efficiency and […]
A capacity-building workshop led by CRS Ghana and facilitated by QuImpact was held in Accra, focusing on rapid testing and iCheck technology for food fortification monitoring. Over three days, participants from the FDA, GSA, GPS, and GRA enhanced their practical skills in fortification control. The workshop was widely praised for its interactive and hands-on approach, […]
From 19th to 23rd February, 2024. As part of their commitment to strengthening food fortification oversight, BioAnalyt and QuImpact, supported by CRS. Successfully, trained 56 professionals in advanced analytical methods and device operation. This hands-on capacity-building initiative empowers regulatory authorities to accurately analyze fortified foods and ensure effective enforcement of national fortification standards.
As part of the LSFF project, Catholic Relief Services, in collaboration with QuImpact, provided technical training to over 60 participants from laboratories and regulatory agencies, including the Division of Consumer Protection and Safety (DCSC) and the Senegalese Food Fortification Committee, focusing on analytical methods and rapid testing tools for iodine, iron, and vitamin A in […]
CRS, in collaboration with the Togo National Food Fortification Committee (CNFA), held a regional workshop to strengthen regulatory systems and promote rapid testing of fortified foods. The event gathered 65 participants from Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, including health, regulatory, industry, and customs representatives. QuImpact led practical trainings on BioAnalyt’s iCheck devices for […]
On June 12–13, 2025, the International Virtual Exhibition Fair on Large-Scale Food Fortification in West Africa will be taking place with support from CRS, QuImpact, HKI and GAIN. The event will bring together stakeholders across the region to explore fortified products, share innovations, and strengthen collaboration. We, at BioAnalyt are excited to contribute our insights and connect with partners driving nutrition impact on the ground.
On 10–11 September 2025, BioAnalyt and QuImpact team helped with onboarding and training at Sena Edible Oil Refineries (SEOI) and icddr,b in Dhaka as part of the Lighthouse Project and GAIN’s DFQT+ initiative. Participants from GAIN, SEOI, BSTI, BFSA, and DNCRP explored Vitamin A testing with iCheck Modular, digital data management via iCheck Connect, and practical strategies to improve compliance and traceability in food fortification.
On November 7, 2025, the DFQT+ Stakeholder Workshop organized by GAIN was held in Lagos, bringing together regulators, food producers, and technical partners to advance Nigeria’s digital fortification monitoring efforts. The event showcased how DFQT+ enables real-time traceability and more efficient oversight, while highlighting the value of rapid testing tools like BioAnalyt’s iCheck in strengthening compliance.
