Harmonization of food safety and security protocols within the Union Economique et Monetaire Ouest Africaine
A Special Regional Program for Food Security covering the UEMOA countries, was initiated in December of 2001. The project was implemented by several divisions within FAO. The objectives of the activities undertaken by AGNS under phase one were to improve harmonisation of regulation and upgrade the institutional capacity of food control institutions. The activities of the project include review of existing food legislation and regional harmonisation, training of food control inspectors and upgrading laboratory facilities. The review of the existing food control systems (including legal and regulatory texts, inspection procedures, and analytical techniques and capacities) has been completed and regional proposals for short, medium, and long-term improvements have been presented. Pilot activities of training and provision of analytical equipment followed this meeting.
| Implemented by |
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
(FAO)
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| Dates |
Dec 2008
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| Countries |
Benin
,
Burkina Faso
,
Côte d’Ivoire
,
Guinea-Bissau
,
Mali
,
Niger
,
Senegal
,
Togo
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| Project Scope |
Regional
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| Project Target |
Private enterprises
Government ministries
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| Documents |
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| Contact |
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