Strengthening food import control in Mongolia
An FAO /AGNS TCP project for Mongolia to Strengthen Food Import Control commenced in November 2002 with Phase 2 of the project starting in August 2005. The objectives of the project are to establish and strengthen the national system of control of food import quality and safety. This is extremely important for Mongolia as over 80% of the food consumed in Mongolia is imported. Specifically, the project addressed the institutional set-up for the control of food import in Mongolia, provides training to food inspectors, strengthening laboratory facilities and training analytical staff associated with border food control. It also rose awareness of national authorities of the work of Codex internationally, the relevance of this work nationally and the importance of full stakeholder participation in food control matters. During Phase 2 of the project a food inspection guidance document is under preparation and training for food analysts is being undertaken.