Dr Mostafa Zahir is the founder of DAFREC (Dutch–Arab Food Regulatory & Export Consultancy), a Netherlands-based consultancy supporting food companies with GCC regulatory readiness, Arabic labelling, halal preparation, supplier assessment and market-entry requirements. He holds a PhD in Food Science and Nutrition from Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands. He previously worked as a Lead Technical Auditor, conducting around 150 food and halal compliance audits across Europe and Asia. He also has experience in food research, quality systems, customs classification and international food trade. His work combines European food-industry experience with practical knowledge of GCC and Middle Eastern market requirements.
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