Directors Desk This summer has been quite busy for the Food & Agriculture Export Alliance (FAEA), marked by workshops in Cambodia, Nigeria and Kenya, which have helped strengthen global partnerships and advance FAEA’s food and feed safety initiatives. FAEA’s efforts share common themes of modernization, collaboration and capacity building.     In Cambodia, Nigeria and Kenya, the FAEA partnered with local governments and international stakeholders to enhance fragmented regulatory frameworks and align national policies with global best practices. Through workshops, technical working groups and interministerial efforts, the alliance emphasized the importance of fostering public-private partnerships and building capacity to improve food and feed safety standards. These initiatives not only strengthen local food and feed safety systems but also integrate Cambodia, Nigeria and Kenya into the global food regulatory landscape, supporting market access and public health.     The FAEA remains dedicated to ensuring that its global partnerships continue to foster collaboration and drive progress across the international food regulatory environment. Gina Tumbarello, Executive Director   Save the Date: November Board Meeting FAEA’s next board meeting will take place on Nov. 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. Eastern  at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel , located at 202 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, Md. This meeting will be held in conjunction with this year’s United States Agricultural Export Development Council (USAEDC) conference.    Board members should have received an email with the calendar invitation, including the option to join remotely via Microsoft Teams. If you did not receive the invitation, please contact Gina Tumbarello at gtumbarello@faea.org  for assistance.    We look forward to your participation!  Enhancing Food Safety in Cambodia Through Collaboration In July, the FAEA, in partnership with the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), hosted a three-day workshop in Phnom Penh focused on modernizing Cambodia's food safety system. The "National Workshop on Enhancing Collaboration for Effective Implementation of the Cambodian Food Control System" brought together over 80 stakeholders from government, academia, industry and civil society to address key issues within Cambodia’s food safety policy. The FAEA is dedicated to transforming Cambodia's food safety framework by addressing regulatory fragmentation and enhancing coordination among government levels.     The workshop aligned with FAEA’s objectives of improving the regulatory framework, building agency capacity and fostering public-private partnerships while emphasizing international collaboration to better integrate Cambodia into the global food regulatory landscape. The workshop resulted in an action plan for modernization, including the formation of technical teams and interministerial collaboration. Through these efforts, the FAEA aims to streamline Cambodia’s fragmented food safety regulations and contribute to a unified, comprehensive policy. Read more>>   Advancing Food Safety in Nigeria Through Strategic Initiatives  In June, the FAEA, in collaboration with Nigerian and international partners, launched Technical Working Groups (TWGs) focused on risk-based regulations, food inspection, traceability and education. This initiative, aligned with Nigeria’s revised National Policy on Food Safety and Quality, aims to modernize the country's food safety systems. FAEA's involvement includes regulatory support, capacity building, stakeholder engagement and policy advocacy, all designed to enhance Nigeria's food safety standards, align with global best practices and facilitate market access for U.S. agricultural products. Read more>>   Kenya Workshop Emphasizes Private Sector’s Role in Addressing Food Safety Risks   In August, the FAEA, alongside the USDA, co-hosted a pivotal workshop in Kenya to develop a roadmap for industry capacity building in food safety. This workshop set the stage for strengthening food and feed safety standards in the region, focusing on Kenya’s private sector. The road map, a key outcome of the discussions, will guide the development of training programs in collaboration with local experts, with the goal of piloting these programs at a local university and other key institutions.     Principal Secretary Dr. Paul Ronoh of Kenya's State Department of Agriculture opened the workshop, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in building private sector capacity to address food safety risks. He expressed gratitude for the support from the USDA, FAEA and TradeMark Africa and highlighted that food safety is crucial for public health, food security, trade and sustainable development—key objectives of the workshop. Read more>>   USDA Report Highlights Opportunities for Enhancing Food and Feed Safety in Kenya: Alignment with FAEA Initiatives   The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service released a new report  on Kenya's dairy and beef sectors, highlighting critical recommendations to improve food and feed safety—an area where the FAEA is actively engaged. The report aligns with FAEA's ongoing efforts in Kenya to strengthen the country's food and feed safety framework through capacity building, stakeholder collaboration and strategic program development. It emphasizes improving feed quality by increasing access to high-quality forage crops and feed supplements, which complements FAEA’s initiatives to enhance feed safety practices. Members are encouraged to review the report to understand how these recommendations align with FAEA’s work and to explore further opportunities for engagement in Kenya.  Read more>>     New Blog Post: "Investing in Global Regulatory and Policy Advancements: A Pathway to Market Access"  Check out FAEA's latest blog post, “ Investing in Global Regulatory and Policy Advancements: A Pathway to Market Access , ” which explores how strategic investments in regulatory and policy frameworks can open doors to global markets, ensuring our industry remains competitive on the world stage.  Reminder for Accessing Members-only Website  A new login process has been created for the member’s only section of the FAEA website. FAEA member contacts should have received an email notifying them of a member account being created. Those that receive the email will need to follow the instructions in the email to create their own password.  If you did not get the email, you can sign up on the website  by clicking “Log In” at the top right-had corner of the FAEA website.  If you would like someone from your staff to also have access to the members-only section of the website, they can also sign up through the log-in page.    Update Your Contacts for FAEA  As we strive to enhance our communication and collaboration with FAEA members, we are requesting your assistance in providing additional contacts within your team who would benefit from direct updates and information from FAEA. To ensure that we are reaching the right individuals on specific topics, we kindly ask you to fill out the  form   for both you and any additional individuals you deem appropriate. Please indicate the topics or circumstances for which they should/can be contacted.    By expanding our network within your organization, we aim to deliver more targeted and relevant information, ensuring everyone receives the updates and insights that are most pertinent to their roles and interests. This will also enable the FAEA to leverage the expertise within member organizations, enhancing our ability to coordinate efforts and share information effectively.

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