US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE HOLDS DISCUSSION ON DRAFT NATIONAL FOOD SAFETY CONCEPT

ArmRadio.am
13.03.2007 11:20

On March 13, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) held a roundtable
discussion on a draft national food safety concept.

The United States Department of Agriculture, Caucasus Agricultural
Development Initiative (USDA/CADI) has embarked on a long term
"Armenian Food Safety Technical Assistance" project. The Project
Mission is to establish a viable, effective and sustainable food
safety system in the Republic of Armenia.

One of the many components in establishing a successful food safety
program in Armenia is to open a workshop with key stakeholders. USDA
is holding a half-day workshop concerning the Armenian National
Food Safety Concept. More than 50 key stakeholders are invited to
participate in the discussion, including representatives of Ministry
or Agriculture, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Trade and Economic
Development, processors, consumer organizations, universities, and
donor organizations.

The objective of the round table discussion is to establish an
internationally recognized food safety policy and enforcement
system. The ultimate goal is that the Concept be legalized in Armenia
and become an official part of the regulatory framework.