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ProjectFactsheetStrengthening National Control System in Liberia to Ensure Safety of Foods and Improve Trade - TCP/LIR/3702 2023
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No results found.Food security and food safety are major challenges for consumers and producers in Liberia, as productivity continues to fall below regional levels, while handling and safety measures are not in place Microbiological and chemical contamination in food is a major cause of illnesses Food borne diseases not only pose significant threats to consumer health, they can also cause serious human suffering and economic damage In this regard, risk analysis has become an integral part in ensuring food safety. -
ProjectFactsheetSupport to the Strengthening of Food Control Systems in Ghana - TCP/GHA/3702 2023
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No results found.Consuming unsafe food carries risks that can have a major detrimental effect on trade, development, economic progress and health. It creates a vicious cycle of disease and malnutrition, particularly affecting infants, young children, as well as the elderly. In addition to posing serious health risks to consumers, food-borne diseases often cause substantial economic losses. As a result, identifying ways to improve the food systems in the country to reduce risks and protect consumers has become urgent. Areas of intervention include (but are not limited to) the meat industry, food processors, as well as small- and medium-sized enterprises. Despite the important role the meat industry plays in the agricultural economy in Ghana, it faces profound challenges, such as the safe production, processing and marketing of meat and meat products. -
ProjectFactsheetStrengthening Food Safety and Animal Health Capacities in Risk Assessment and Management - TCP/ARM/3702 2022
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No results found.Accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO 2003 and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU 2015 has enabled Armenia to expand trade relations with many countries However, meeting different trading partners’ requirements calls for adaptability on the part of food businesses and exporters, and the implementation of robust official controls to assure the safety of foods, and to prevent risks from animal diseases, including zoonotic diseases In this context, Armenian livestock sector and trade faces problems resulting from traditional husbandry systems, which cause difficulties for the control of animal diseases There are good data sources available on animal health, but the biggest gaps are the absence of an animal identification system and the lack of detailed information on animal movements within the country.
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BookletCorporate general interestFAOSTYLE: English 2024The objective of having a house style is to ensure clarity and consistency across all FAO publications. Now available in HTML, this updated edition of FAOSTYLE: English covers matters such as punctuation, units, spelling and references. All FAO staff, consultants and contractors involved in writing, reviewing, editing, translating or proofreading FAO texts and information products in English should use FAOSTYLE, together with the practical guidance on processes and layout questions provided in Publishing at FAO – strategy and guidance.
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