Lighthouse Project

Advancing Digital Fortification Quality through DFQT+ and iCheck Connect​

The Lighthouse Project enhances fortified food quality, compliance, and traceability, benefiting producers and strengthening government oversight.

What is DFQT+?

The DFQT+ system is a country-owned, user-friendly, and digital platform that enables mills and government authorities to generate, govern, and share traceable data on food fortification quality, from production facilities to markets. Key benefits of DFQT+ include:

  • For Food Producers: Improved product quality, reduced waste, better inventory management, and enhanced profitability through high-quality, trusted products.
  • For Governments: Strengthened oversight, data-driven decision-making, and assurance to consumers regarding compliance and product safety.

The Lighthouse Project is a pioneering initiative within the broader Digital Fortification Quality Traceability Plus (DFQT+) system, aiming to demonstrate the potential for digital, automated data capture and sharing to improve the quality of fortified foods.

The project showcases how digital systems can ensure better compliance, accountability, and quality control in fortification programs by integrating private and public partners in the value chain.

What is DFQT+?

The DFQT+ system is a country-owned, user-friendly, and digital platform that enables mills and government authorities to generate, govern, and share traceable data on food fortification quality, from production facilities to markets. Key benefits of DFQT+ include:

  • For Food Producers: Improved product quality, reduced waste, better inventory management, and enhanced profitability through high-quality, trusted products.
  • For Governments: Strengthened oversight, data-driven decision-making, and assurance to consumers regarding compliance and product safety.

iCheck Connect 2.0: Revolutionizing Data Collection

At the heart of the Lighthouse Project is iCheck Connect 2.0, an advanced digital tool that works with the iCheck Modular device to streamline the collection, recording, and visualization of micronutrient testing data. By integrating with the DFQT+ platform, iCheck Connect enables seamless recording of analysis events and supports the creation of a transparent and traceable fortification monitoring ecosystem.

Adaptable for future needs, the Lighthouse Project streamlines data capture, builds local partnerships, and offers insights for producers.

Key Features of the Lighthouse Project:

  • Data Integration: Automates the capture of fortification quality data, reducing manual errors and enabling real-time sharing with a centralized DFQT+ hub.
  • Local Partnerships: Piloted with government and industry champions in Nigeria, Bangladesh, and India, ensuring local relevance and co-creation with stakeholders.
  • Business Value: Provides actionable downstream data to micronutrient producers, incentivizing their participation and supporting better supply chain management.
  • Scalability: Designed to support new parameters and expand across various food products, ensuring adaptability for future needs in fortification programs.

Purpose and Vision​

The Lighthouse Project exemplifies the future of food fortification monitoring, creating a scalable, efficient, and transparent system to enhance fortification quality and compliance.
By leveraging iCheck Connect 2.0, the project demonstrates how digital solutions can bridge gaps in quality assurance, improve consumer trust, and drive measurable public health impact.

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