Merve Erdogan
Kortrijk
Summary
Food Safety and Quality Specialist with over 12 years of public sector experience, including 8 years as a Food Inspector at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Türkiye, where I led inspections and regulatory compliance across diverse sectors. Proven expertise in HACCP systems, supplier audits, and EU export regulations, with active involvement in RASFF coordination and food safety training initiatives. Currently pursuing an Advanced Master’s in Sustainable Food Packaging at Ghent University, with a strong focus on aligning food safety standards with packaging sustainability. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, risk-based thinking, and continuous improvement of supplier performance and quality systems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Tekni-Plex
04.2025 - Current
Currently completing an internship as part of my Advanced Master’s in Sustainable Food Packaging, focusing on innovative, circular packaging solutions and material optimization strategies within the industry.
Food Safety Inspector
Turkiye Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
05.2016 - Current
In my role as a Food Inspector, I carried out extensive food safety audits across a wide range of sectors, including raw milk processing, olive oil, eggs, meat, and bakery production. I was an active member of the national RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) team and held responsibilities as the export coordinator for fresh fruits and vegetables. With certified training in HACCP, I conducted official audits on food safety and quality systems in both domestic and internationally operating food businesses on behalf of the government. Additionally, I led awareness-raising trainings on food hygiene and safety, addressing both industry personnel and school-age students.
Education
Master of Science - Sustainable Food Packaging
Ghent University
Ghent, Belgium06-2025
Food Engineer -
Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
06.2012
Skills
- Conduct food safety inspections
- Implement good manufacturing practices
- Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Food engineering
- Health and Food Safety
- Knowledge of European Food Law
- Audit food safety procedures
- Implement HACCP protocols
- BRC standards knowledge
- Quality assurance management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/11/90
- Nationality: Turkish
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Dutch
Elementary (A2)
Turkish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Additional Information
Awarded the prestigious Jean Monnet Scholarship under the European Union programme to specialise in sustainable food packaging and EU food safety policies.
Timeline
Intern
Tekni-Plex
04.2025 - Current
Food Safety Inspector
Turkiye Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
05.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Sustainable Food Packaging
Ghent University
Food Engineer -
Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
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