Consultant and co-founder of FOCOS GbR (Food Consulting Strategically).

He has more than 20 years experience in the food industry and authored over 50 publications on topics of food authenticity, food analysis, validation and regulatory assessments. He is member of the editorial board of J.AOAC, J. Food Additives and Contaminants, J. Food Analytical Methods and Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods. He is active member of numerous national and international organisations like CEN, ISO, BSI and several German method working groups.