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ProjectStrengthening Food Safety and Protecting Consumer Health in Asean Countries - GCP/RAS/295/JPN 2021
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No results found.The challenge posed by food safety has become increasingly important due to a range of factors such as increasing volume and diversity of international trade in foods and greater public demand for health protection. In this context, there was an urgent need for member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to enhance their technical capacity to make a meaningful contribution to international/regional food standards development and their implementation. This entailed not only understanding of the requirements of Codex Alimentarius standards, but also effective participation in the Codex standards setting process. The aim of the project, therefore, was to strengthen the capacities of ASEAN countries in engaging in Codex Alimentarius works and to enhance the relationship between the target countries and the donor. -
MeetingConsumer information and participation in interactive communication with consumers on food safety, risks and food quality 2002Independent consumer organizations are essential elements in the interactive communication process with consumers on food safety, risks and food quality. Within the European Economic Area, at least, these organizations enjoy a very high degree of public or consumer confidence, as compared to other sources of information or advice. Elsewhere in Europe, with some exceptions, independent consumer organizations are of relatively recent origin but are well placed to win public confidence, give n the right support. They must be supported (and their independence protected) as an essential contribution to public discourse and decision making on food and food policy. People are often more influenced by bad news than persuaded by good news. The influence of consumer organizations can be somewhat asymmetric although the same can be said about other NGOs, the media, politicians and others. Bad news travels faster and further than good news. Nonetheless, independent consumer organization s are significant factors in forming public perceptions of food safety risks and quality. Therefore the participation of consumer organizations in policy-making is essential.
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