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GLOBAL FORUM - COUNTRY REPORTS - LAO

Conference Room Document proposed by the Lao's People Democratic Republic

Year of publication 2002

Author Nutrition Division

Product type Meeting

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) A. COUNTRY OVERVIEW, B. REGULATORY ISSUES, C. FOOD CONTROL INFRASTRUCTURE, D. RISK MANAGEMENT, E. CAPACITY BUIDING, F. COMMUNICATION AND PARTICIPATION, G. CURRENT FOOD SAFETY ISSUES, H. FUTUR PLANS

Meeting symbol GF CRD Lao-1

Language English

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