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Thrilled to announce a significant milestone for Lekali Dog Chew Nepal! We are on track to become Nepal's first #BRC certified company, achieving the gold standard in food safety within the dog chew industry. Thanks to the generous 50% grant support from USAID Trade and Competitiveness, we are setting new benchmarks for food safety and quality assurance in South Asia. Read more about it on our blog - https://lnkd.in/gKxzC4Wv Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this exciting journey!

✔️The Turkish Standards Institute has conducted a certification audit of Azerbaijan Fish Farm’s ISO 22000:2018 Fod Safety Management System. The audit has been successfully completed. 🌟ISO 22000:2018 is an internationally recognized standard that ensures strict food safety practices across the food supply chain. ♻️This certification highlights our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest quality and safety standards in ouproducts. #iso22000 #cop29 #climatechange #sustainability #COP29Azerbaijan #ClimateAction #SDG #SustainableDevelopment #LMH #AFF #bakucaviar #azerbaijan #baku

🌍 Enhancing Food Safety in Ethiopian Honey/Beeswax Exports! 🍯🛡️ We're on an exciting journey to boost the food safety standards of selected key honey and beeswax processors/exporters in Ethiopia. 🔍 Our Approach: We conducted a thorough gap assessment of the processors' systems against FSSC 22000 V6, uncovering areas for improvement and developing action plans. Tailored training sessions followed, featuring interactive exercises to help participants understand and apply the standards effectively. The enthusiasm and commitment from participants have been remarkable, as they recognize the benefits of these improvements for their organizations. FSSC 22000 is a globally recognized standard that ensures robust food safety management systems. We're proud of the progress made and confident that these efforts will significantly enhance the safety and quality of Ethiopian honey and beeswax exports, building greater trust among international buyers. Stay tuned for more updates on our journey! 🚀 The GMAP Ethiopia project is funded by Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation. #UNIDO #FoodSafety #FSSC22000 #HoneyExports #Ethiopia #SustainableDevelopment #QualityAssurance #GlobalStandards #CapacityBuilding #Norad

4 Agustus 2024 #weekendfood4thought #food4thoughtbypH #wef4t #kalautidakamanbukanpangan #safetyisaprerequisteoffood #safetyisaprerequisteoffoodsecurity #thereisnofoodsecuritywithoutfoodsafety https://lnkd.in/geZDTNG7 SAFE FOOD NOW FOR A HEALTHY TOMORROW (FAO/WHO, 2021. A GUIDE TO WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY 2021. https://lnkd.in/gvQeTq89) • There is no food security without food safety. If it is not safe, it is not food. Only when food is safe will it meet dietary needs and help ensure that everyone can live an active and healthy life. This is also referred to as the utilization dimension of food security. • Safe food is essential to human health and well-being . The World Health Organization estimates that more than 600 million people fall ill and 420 000 die every year from eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins or chemicals. However, these numbers represent only ‘the tip of the iceberg’ as comprehensive surveillance data for foodborne illnesses is not available everywhere. When food is not safe, humans cannot benefit from its nutritional value and cannot grow and develop. • Investing in food safety today will reap future rewards. Safe food production improves economic opportunities by enabling market access and productivity. At the same time, good practices along the supply chain improve sustainability, minimizing environmental damage and the amount of agricultural product that has to be discarded. Unsafe or contaminated food leads to trade rejections, economic losses and food loss and waste. • The ‘One Health’ approach improves food safety. Food safety requires a holistic approach, such as ‘One Health’, which recognizes the connection between the health of people, animals, plants and the environment. Animal and plant health are critical to agriculture producing enough food to feed the world. Keeping animals healthy will also minimize the risk of zoonotic pathogens (disease-causing organisms that can be transmitted between animals and humans), antimicrobial resistant organisms and more. • Food safety is based on science. Looking at or smelling food is not a reliable way to check if it is safe, but scientists have developed tests and tools to do so. Food scientists, microbiologists, veterinarians, medical doctors and toxicologists, to name a few, advise what food production, processing, handling and preparation practices are needed to make and keep food safe. When food safety practices are employed across the food chain, the result is safe food.

Kerala has topped the 6th State Food Safety Index (SFSI) 2024, released by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). This is the second consecutive year that Kerala has achieved this ranking, demonstrating its commitment to ensuring public health through rigorous food safety checks. *Key Highlights of the 6th SFSI:* - _Top Performers:_ Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Jammu & Kashmir secured the top three spots, respectively. - _Special Mentions:_ Gujarat and Nagaland received special acknowledgement for their efforts. - _Parameters:_ The SFSI evaluates states and union territories based on five parameters: - Human Resources and Institutional Data - Compliance - Food Testing – Infrastructure and Surveillance - Training & Capacity Building - Consumer Empowerment. *What Contributed to Kerala's Success?* Kerala's impressive performance can be attributed to its achievements in various areas, including: - Completing over 100% of its inspections target in FY24 - Enhancing food-testing infrastructure - Organizing special drives to increase license-holders and registrations.

A team of the Sindh Food Authority, accompanied by the Assistant Commissioner, visited Tharushah City to inspect food quality and check for expired products in shops. They also raised awareness about the importance of food licenses. #SindhFoodAuthority #sfa #FoodDepartment #foodscience #foodsafety #sindh #inspections #operations

The #AbuDhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (#ADAFSA) announced the signing of four strategic agreements to enhance collaboration with its partners during the Global Food Week, held at #ADNEC Abu Dhabi from 26 to 28 November  #GlobalFoodWeek #FoodExhibition #FoodSecurity #ADIFE2024

The owner of Ambedkar General Store in Yelandur has been fined Rs. 10,000 for selling substandard quality salt. Food safety officer Srinivas collected a sample of Ashishvad Iodized Powder Salt from the store owner, Mahendra, in August 2024 for suspicion of substandard quality. The sample was sent to a laboratory for analysis, which confirmed that the salt was of substandard quality. A case was filed against Mahendra in the court of the Additional District Magistrate and Judicial Magistrate. The court order prohibits Mahendra from selling or storing the substandard batch of salt. Food safety officer Srinivas has warned the public not to buy or consume this substandard batch of salt. #adulterationfreeindia #adulteration #salt #lowquality #yelandur #chamarajnagara #mysore #mysuru #mysuruonline #sickening #weeklynewspaper #englishnewspaper

In recently announced Food Safety Ranking #Kerala leads the 2024 Food Safety Index, with #TamilNadu, #JammuKashmir, and #Gujarat following in key positions. This progress sets a great example for other states to enhance #foodsafety standards. Share your opinion on the ranking. https://lnkd.in/dTqA4dWw

I have participated in a seminar focused on food safety governance in Sri Lanka, where I had the opportunity to delve into roles, expectations, and collaboration in this critical area. As an alumnus of IChem, it was nostalgic to reconnect with my alma mater. Reflecting on the discussions, it's evident that our progress in food safety governance has been hindered. • We currently lack a dedicated statutory food safety body and a comprehensive food safety policy. • Furthermore, the transition from a reactive to a proactive, risk-based system has yet to materialize. These gaps highlight the pressing need for concerted efforts and strategic interventions to enhance food safety practices in Sri Lanka. #Needapositivechangeinthesystem #SriLanka #FoodSafety