International Union of Arab Master Chefs

Excellence and professionalism in culinary arts and international judging

Who We Are?

Who We Are

International Union of Arab Master Chefs
is an independent international professional organization, established in 2018, serving as a regulatory and accreditation reference in the fields of culinary arts, gastronomy, professional accreditation, and culinary judging, within a clear and multi-jurisdictional legal and institutional framework.

The Union was founded in response to a genuine professional need to regulate the culinary sector, establish clear distinctions between training, accreditation, and judging, and reinforce an institutional standard of professionalism based on methodology and accountability.

The Union operates as the parent accrediting body, with institutional integration across its specialized entities responsible for executive professional judging and the supreme regulatory and arbitration authority, in accordance with a clear separation of roles and competencies.

Since 2019, the Union has implemented an electronic documentation and verification system for certifications and professional statuses, ensuring transparency, traceability, and protection of professional titles.

Academy

IUOAMC Academy (International Union of Arab Master Chefs Academy)
is the official academic and training arm of the International Union of Arab Master Chefs, operating within a structured institutional framework for the professional qualification of culinary and gastronomy practitioners, in accordance with established accreditation standards.

The Academy delivers accredited training and qualification programs that integrate foundational culinary disciplines with modern techniques, and operates in institutional coordination with the Union’s specialized entities, ensuring regulatory compliance, clarity of professional pathways, and verifiable credentials.

Affiliated Educational Entities & Legally Protected Judging Titles

Officially Affiliated Educational Entities

and Legally Protected Professional & Judging Titles

I. Legal and Regulatory Framework

The **International Union of Arab Master Chefs** operates within an international professional legal framework and regulates its affiliated educational entities and professional titles based on the following legal references:

UK Companies Act 2006

UK regulations governing non-governmental professional education and vocational training

UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018

Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008

General principles of international law distinguishing between:

Governmental Accreditation

Professional / Institutional Accreditation

Accordingly, all entities and titles listed below constitute a **private professional institutional system** and do **not** represent governmental or officially recognized academic degrees unless explicitly stated otherwise.

II. Affiliated Professional Education and Training Providers

*(14 institutionally approved entities)*

All entities listed below are registered as trade names or institutional educational arms affiliated with the Union and operate within the scope of **Professional Education & Training**:

International Master Chefs Academy

Arab Master Chefs Academy

IUOAMC Academy

Arab International Union of Culinary Arts

International Master Chefs University

Master Chefs International Journal

Gastronomy & Culinary Arts Institute

International Culinary & Gastronomy Arbitration

IUOAMC University

Master Chefs Academy TV

International Culinary Research Center

Global Gastronomy Innovation Hub

International Culinary Competitions Authority

World Supreme Authority for Culinary Arbitration

Important Legal Clarification

These entities are **professional education and training providers**

They are **not classified as governmental universities**

Certificates issued fall under:

Professional Certificates

Professional Diplomas

Professional Master / Doctorate *(non-governmental, non-academic)*

III. Legally Protected Judging and Arbitration Titles

Legal Basis for Protection

These titles are protected under:

Trade name and professional designation protection laws

Professional anti-misrepresentation regulations

Internal statutes and approved regulations of the Union

The exclusive right of the regulating body to grant and authorize the use of such titles

🔒 Approved Judging Titles (14 Official Titles)

International Culinary Judge

Certified Gastronomy Judge

Culinary Arbitration Judge

Global Culinary Arbitration Instructor

Master Culinary Adjudicator

International Sensory Evaluation Judge

Certified Food Aesthetics Judge

Elite Culinary Standards Examiner

Global Gastronomy Arbitration Trainer

International Culinary Compliance Expert

Certified Competition Arbitration Master

Professional Culinary Case Evaluator

Advanced Culinary Arbitration Specialist

Global Food Judging Authority Instructor

IV. Explicit Legal Ruling on Unauthorized Use

⚠️ The use of any of the above titles without written authorization or official accreditation issued by the Union or one of its affiliated entities constitutes:

False professional representation

Professional and commercial misrepresentation

A direct violation of fair trading and professional practice regulations

Sufficient legal grounds for the rejection of any certificate, title, or participation claim

The Union reserves the full right to:

Issue public warnings

Withdraw or invalidate recognitions

Initiate legal proceedings

Refuse recognition of any non-compliant document

V. Fundamental Public Clarification

**Professional accreditation ≠ Governmental accreditation**

The Union does not claim ministerial or official university status

It holds full legal and regulatory legitimacy as a private international professional union

It is the **sole authorized body within its system** to grant these titles

Regulatory Conclusion

A professional title is not a promotional label,
but a **legal status linked to responsibility, regulation, and accountability**.

Any title not issued within this institutional framework
holds **no professional or legal validity** in the field of international culinary arbitration.

Issued by
**International Union of Arab Master Chefs**
and its affiliated entities
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World Supreme Authority for Culinary Arbitration

**Supreme Regulatory Authority for Culinary & Gastronomy Arbitration**

Legal Definition of the Authority

The **World Supreme Authority for Culinary Arbitration** is a sovereign professional authority responsible for establishing the **highest regulatory, legislative, and governance framework** governing culinary and gastronomy arbitration at the international level.

The Authority defines, standardizes, and safeguards arbitration systems, professional titles, ethical rules, and institutional compliance, acting as a **supreme reference body**, not as an executive, training, or commercial entity.

Legal Registration and Sovereign Status

The Authority operates through a legally registered and active entity in the United Kingdom under the following official records:

**Legal Name:**
**WORLD SUPREME AUTHORITY FOR CULINARY ARBITRATION LTD**

**Company Registration Number (Companies House – UK):**
**16896300**

**Legal Status:**
Registered and Active Company exercising professional regulatory and governance functions

**Institutional Standing:**
Supreme professional authority at the apex of the global culinary arbitration framework

Institutional Relationship and Governance Structure

The Authority functions as the **highest governing and regulatory body** overseeing affiliated and delegated entities, including:

**International Union of Arab Master Chefs (IUOAMC)**

**International Culinary & Gastronomy Arbitration (ICGA)**

While affiliated entities execute arbitration, training, or organizational activities, the Authority retains exclusive jurisdiction over **legislation, recognition, title protection, and disciplinary governance**.

Scope of Powers and Jurisdiction

The Authority’s jurisdiction includes, but is not limited to:

Ratifying international culinary and gastronomy arbitration regulations

Accrediting and protecting professional arbitration titles

Defining conditions for granting, suspending, or withdrawing arbitration status

Resolving professional arbitration-related disputes

Granting or revoking institutional recognition

Preventing professional misrepresentation and unauthorized use of arbitration designations

No individual or entity may claim international culinary arbitration authority outside this framework.

Exclusivity of Name and Status

The designation:

**“World Supreme Authority for Culinary Arbitration”**

constitutes a **protected sovereign professional title**.
No person or entity may use this designation, claim affiliation, or imply authority under it without **explicit, written, and verifiable authorization** issued by the competent governing body of the Authority.

Any unauthorized claim of status or use of the name constitutes **serious professional misrepresentation**.

Ethical and Regulatory Framework

All decisions, recognitions, and actions issued by the Authority are governed by non-negotiable principles, including:

Institutional independence

Absolute neutrality

Transparency and integrity

Conflict-of-interest prevention

Protection of the profession’s reputation and credibility

Violation of these principles results in immediate regulatory action, including revocation of recognition or status.

Legal Notice

Any unauthorized use of the Authority’s name, legal identity, registration number, or claimed powers shall have **no legal or professional effect** and constitutes a serious regulatory violation subject to enforcement under the Authority’s internal regulations and applicable legal frameworks.

International Culinary & Gastronomy Arbitration

**A Legal Professional Entity Regulating Culinary Arbitration**

Legal Definition of the Company

**International Culinary & Gastronomy Arbitration** is a specialized professional entity dedicated to the regulation, organization, and supervision of culinary and gastronomy arbitration at the international level, in accordance with defined regulatory frameworks and approved professional standards.

The company positions culinary arbitration as an independent professional discipline grounded in methodology, scientific evaluation, accountability, and institutional responsibility, rather than as an honorary or symbolic practice.

Legal Registration & Educational Provider Status

The company operates lawfully within the United Kingdom under the following official records:

**Legal Name:**
**INTERNATIONAL CULINARY & GASTRONOMY ARBITRATION LTD**

**Company Registration Number (Companies House – UK):**
**16846998**

**Legal Status:**
Registered and Active Company

**Institutional Affiliation:**
A legal and regulatory subsidiary operating under the framework of the **International Union of Arab Master Chefs (IUOAMC)**

Educational Provider Accreditation

The company operates within the officially registered educational and professional training framework of the Union in the United Kingdom:

**UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN):**
**10099301**

**Scope of Educational Activity:**

Professional culinary arbitration training

Gastronomy and sensory evaluation programs

Specialized vocational and professional education

Accredited non-formal education and training programs

This UKPRN is used exclusively for institutional verification within official UK educational registers.

Institutional Role and Scope of Authority

As a regulatory and arbitration entity, the company is responsible for, but not limited to:

Regulating international culinary and gastronomy arbitration

Establishing arbitration systems and scoring methodologies

Accrediting and qualifying culinary judges

Supervising culinary competitions and professional events

Regulating the professional use of arbitration titles and designations

Managing ethical compliance and conflict-of-interest frameworks

The company’s authority is strictly limited to the professional scope of culinary and gastronomy arbitration as defined by its institutional mandate.

Exclusivity of Name and Designation

The designation **“International Culinary & Gastronomy Arbitration”**, as well as its Arabic equivalent **“التحكيم الدولي في فنون الطهي والذوّاقة”**, constitutes a protected professional and institutional title within the Union’s regulatory framework.

No individual or entity may:

Use the name or its derivatives

Claim affiliation with it

Imply representation or authority under it

without an explicit, written, and verifiable authorization issued by the competent authority within the institutional structure.

Legal Notice

Any unauthorized use of the company’s name, registration number, educational provider status, or arbitration titles shall have no legal or professional effect and constitutes a serious regulatory violation subject to institutional and legal measures in accordance with the applicable internal regulations.

International Competition

The **International Union of Arab Master Chefs (IUOAMC)** organizes **international culinary competitions and professional events** conducted within a structured regulatory framework and governed by approved evaluation standards. These events bring together professional chefs from various countries in a controlled and transparent competitive environment.

Such competitions are designed to assess **demonstrated professional competence**, creativity, and adherence to established criteria. They provide an organized platform for the professional presentation of expertise and the **institutional recognition of achievement**, in accordance with the Union’s principles of neutrality, integrity, and separation of mandates.

Course completion

Upon completion of our accredited programs, participants receive an **official professional recognition certificate** issued by the **International Union of Arab Master Chefs (IUOAMC)**, confirming that the program requirements related to **competency, knowledge, and approved assessment** have been duly fulfilled in the field of culinary arts.

This recognition constitutes a **verifiable professional record** documenting a specific training or qualification achievement. It contributes to strengthening the participant’s professional profile and supports career development and international professional opportunities **within applicable institutional frameworks**, without conferring any regulatory, representative, or judging status unless expressly granted through a separate written decision.

Accreditation

The **accreditation program** of the **International Union of Arab Master Chefs (IUOAMC)** is administered within a **regulated professional framework** designed to formally document competency and compliance with established standards in the fields of culinary arts and gastronomy.

The Union accredits **chefs, institutions, and professional programs** that meet **defined and published criteria** related to quality, professional competence, methodology, and adherence to approved regulatory frameworks, through clear and verifiable evaluation procedures.

Such accreditation constitutes an **institutional professional record** that contributes to strengthening **credibility, professional recognition, and trust** within the global culinary community, without in itself conferring any regulatory or judging authority unless expressly granted through a separate written decision by the competent body within the Union’s structure.

Our Team

A distinguished group of culinary experts united by passion, creativity, and excellence. Our chefs bring together rich traditions, innovative techniques, and global experience to elevate the art of gastronomy.