CP AXTRA Teams Up with Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) To Elevate Food Safety and Build Consumer Trust

Bangkok, 4 October 2024 - CP AXTRA, an operator of Asia’s leading wholesaler and retailer, Makro and Lotus’s, partnered with the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) to cohost a seminar with suppliers, importers, and producers to elevate and reinforce "Food Safety Standards to Build Consumer Trust." In this event, a representative from the FDA shared valuable insights on creating product quality management processes from upstream to downstream. Moreover, a leading laboratory expert provided practical guidance on detecting pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables to elevate the standard of both imported and domestically sourced fresh produce. The seminar attracted over 80 participants.

The seminar featured expert speakers who offered in-depth knowledge and guidance:

• Mr. Araya Rojjanawanicharkorn, an FDA representative, delivered a talk on “Safety Processes and Knowledge on Pesticide Residues in Vegetables and Fruits.”
• Ms. Jaruwan Limsajjakul, Laboratory Director of AMARC and former Deputy Director General of the Department of Medical Sciences, provided practical guidance on “Residue Testing in Fruits and Vegetables for Safe Consumption.”

Dr. Jutarat Pattanatorn, Senior Director – Quality Assurance, CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, stated, “Product quality, safety, and consumer well-being are at the heart of CP AXTRA’s operations. We prioritize strict quality control for fruits and vegetables, from upstream production to delivery, ensuring every batch complies with international standards and Thai FDA regulations. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing before reaching our stores or distribution centers, including random inspections conducted by laboratories of the Medical Sciences Department, Ministry of Public Health, certified under ISO/IEC 17025 and Codex food quality standards. We have implemented the i-Trace system, which leverages QR code technology to provide consumers with detailed information about production sources and nutritional content. Furthermore, our ongoing collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health on the Food Safety Project underscores CP AXTRA’s commitment to comprehensive and robust food safety operations.

Mr. Somnuk Yoddumnern, Director – Commercial Fruit & Vegetable, CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, concluded, “CP AXTRA is committed to sustainability, prioritizing our responsibility to all stakeholders and their well-being. We uphold strict quality and safety controls throughout the entire supply chain—from the production source to the moment our products reach consumers. This reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality, safe fresh food that meets international safety standards, all at affordable prices. It is this value that has earned us the enduring trust of our customers.”