I am a Food Safety and Quality Management professional with a Master of Science and extensive experience helping cocoa, chocolate, tea, legume and packaging companies implement and maintain robust food safety and sustainability programs. I specialize in BRCGS, IFS, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, Halal, Kosher, Organic, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Sedex SMETA and RA Sustainability, and I enjoy turning complex regulatory and customer requirements into practical, auditable systems and training programs that drive real improvements in product safety and quality. I have led cross-functional teams across multiple factories, conducted GMP inspections and root-cause analysis, managed internal and external audits, and supported private-label production with precise technical and quality requirements. I am passionate about building a culture of quality and safety, continuous improvement, and sustainable business practices, and I thrive on helping organizations meet global customer expectations while navigating local regulations.

Seniha Sebaetova Nihat

I am a Food Safety and Quality Management professional with a Master of Science and extensive experience helping cocoa, chocolate, tea, legume and packaging companies implement and maintain robust food safety and sustainability programs. I specialize in BRCGS, IFS, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, Halal, Kosher, Organic, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Sedex SMETA and RA Sustainability, and I enjoy turning complex regulatory and customer requirements into practical, auditable systems and training programs that drive real improvements in product safety and quality. I have led cross-functional teams across multiple factories, conducted GMP inspections and root-cause analysis, managed internal and external audits, and supported private-label production with precise technical and quality requirements. I am passionate about building a culture of quality and safety, continuous improvement, and sustainable business practices, and I thrive on helping organizations meet global customer expectations while navigating local regulations.

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I am a Food Safety and Quality Management professional with a Master of Science and extensive experience helping cocoa, chocolate, tea, legume and packaging companies implement and maintain robust food safety and sustainability programs. I specialize in BRCGS, IFS, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, Halal, Kosher, Organic, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Sedex SMETA and RA Sustainability, and I enjoy turning complex regulatory and customer requirements into practical, auditable systems and training programs that drive real improvements in product safety and quality.

I have led cross-functional teams across multiple factories, conducted GMP inspections and root-cause analysis, managed internal and external audits, and supported private-label production with precise technical and quality requirements. I am passionate about building a culture of quality and safety, continuous improvement, and sustainable business practices, and I thrive on helping organizations meet global customer expectations while navigating local regulations.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
Bulgarian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Dutch
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder and Consultant at Net Quality
June 1, 2023 - Present
Leading consultancy projects in Food Safety and Quality Management System (BRCGS, IFS, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, Halal, Kosher, Organic, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Sedex SMETA and RA Sustainability). Supporting tea, chocolate, legume and packaging companies in system implementation and audit preparation (internal, second- and third-party audits). Leading quality and food safety controls, root cause analysis and corrective actions, participating in Gemba walks and GMP inspections, ensuring regulatory compliance through accurate product declarations, labels, and specifications; coordinating private-label production requirements and documentation; training personnel and fostering a strong quality culture.
Quality Management System Executive at Altınmarka Food
December 1, 2014 - May 1, 2023
Leading a team of three food engineers; responsible for establishing and maintaining requirements of BRCGS, ISO Standards, Halal, Kosher, Sedex, and RA Sustainability across seven factories; organizing external audits and driving corrective actions; providing training; coordinating internal audits; supplier audits; GMP checks; monthly safety and management review meetings; fostering a culture of quality and food safety.
Quality Management System Specialist at Altınmarka Food
September 1, 2012 - December 1, 2014
Implementation of standard changes, documentation of process standards and best practices, risk analysis and HACCP for new products and lines; supplier approvals; monthly GMP checks; training; compliance with Turkish Food Codex, EU EFSA, FDA; participation in internal audits.
Food Engineer at Atesoglu Dairy Products
July 1, 2010 - September 1, 2012
Approving raw materials and operation controls; performing chemical, physical and microbiological analyses; trend analysis; starter culture inoculation; development of new cultures and processes at production stage.

Education

M.Sc. in Food Safety and Nutrition Science at Istanbul Aydin University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
B.Sc. in Food Engineering – Food Technology at Food Technology University, Bulgaria
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Corporate Sustainability Expertise Certificate Program
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Auditor
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
FSSC 22000 V6 Internal Auditor
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management Systems Internal Auditor
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Internal Auditor
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Standards Internal Auditor
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
ISO 27001:2018 Internal Auditor
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
HACCP, Food Defense & Food Fraud (Intertek, BSI)
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Lead Instructor for the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Course
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
QDMS Software Training (Bimser)
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Six Sigma
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Gemba-Kaizen
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Food Labeling Requirements for Turkish and EU Food Law
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Professional Services