Advancing Food and Feed Safety Modernization in Nigeria: A Journey of Collaboration and Innovation In November 2023, participants from government agencies, industry, and civil society gathered to tackle a crucial challenge: ensuring the safety of food and animal feed in Nigeria. FAEA, in collaboration with its partners, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMHSW), the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the University of Missouri’s Africa Food Safety Initiative (AFSI), hosted a three-day workshop on Food and Feed Safety Expertise Coordination. This video has been deleted. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied The workshop was attended by over 80 representatives from various Ministries, Department, and Agencies (MDAs), as well as the organized private sector and civil society partners. The event provided a platform for stakeholders to exchange insights and develop a multi-year roadmap for regulatory reform and implementation in the food and feed safety subsector. Throughout the three-day event, participants engaged in expert panel discussions, presentations, break-out sessions, and plenary meetings. Several key decisions were reached: 01 Commitment to Long-term Investment: The workshop underscored a long-term commitment by both public and private sectors to build capacity for food and feed safety in Nigeria. 02 Collaboration as a Key: Stakeholders recognized that collaboration is crucial to ensuring food and feed safety. 03 Implementation of Policies: The reviewed National Policy on Food Safety & Quality and its implementation plan, along with the passage of the National Food Safety and Quality Bill, will modernize the regulatory framework, enhancing public health protection and trade. 04 Formation of Technical Working Groups (TWGs): Four TWGs were recommended for inauguration Risk-based regulations and risk analysis in food and feed safety. Food and SPS (Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary) inspection. Education for all stakeholders and research. Traceability and supporting technologies. 05 Expert Nominations: Nominations for TWG experts will be at the discretion of MDAs, NGOs and the organized private sector, based on established technical profiles. 06 Inauguration of TWGs: Following the approval of the Honorable Minister, the TWGs will be inaugurated to advance their work. 07 Adoption of Submissions: The submissions on priority areas and identified capacity-building needs will guide the work of the TWGs. The workshop concluded with a sense of accomplishment and determination to modernize Nigeria's food and feed safety systems. With the commitment of all stakeholders and the formation of TWGs, Nigeria is well on its way to achieving international standards in food safety, ultimately ensuring the health and well-being of its citizens and enhancing its position in global trade.

CODEX Codex Meetings Calendar Codex Worldwide, not all countries adopt or abide by Codex, World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) standards. In some cases, the standards are set without full knowledge and understanding of the science that supports or does not support them. In other cases, a country may adopt strict standards in order to protect domestic producers from competition with imported products. In both cases, the consequences can negatively impact trade (imports) and limit or negate access to those markets for U.S. food and agricultural products, including meat, poultry, soybeans, feed, feed grains and dairy products. Of course, this also can impact the use of inputs (e.g., vaccines, antibiotics, pesticides, feed additives, etc.) commonly recognized as safe for use in the production of animals and plants in the U.S. In those cases where a country establishes and enforces standards that are not science-based and/or trade-restrictive, FAEA works to educate the relevant authorities to influence changes through participation in committee meetings, workshops, seminars, and other venues so that they comply with internationally recognized standards and standards-setting bodies. FAEA gathers intelligence and reports on Codex issues of interest to FAEA members through its network of contacts in the U.S. and internationally. We use this information to intervene with education and other activities.

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Workshop on Enhancing Collaboration for Effective Implementation of the Cambodian Food Control System In July 2024, FAEA, in partnership with the Cambodian Ministry of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, hosted a three-day workshop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 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 the modernization of Cambodia's food safety system. The workshop focused on several key objectives: fostering information sharing, building capacity among stakeholders and improving coordination among multiple government agencies. Participants engaged in discussions, SWOT analyses and breakout sessions that identified challenges and developed actionable solutions to strengthen Cambodia’s food safety framework. Key achievements of the workshop included the formulation of an action plan for the continued modernization of Cambodia’s food safety system. The plan emphasized the creation of technical teams to develop new regulations, perform national risk assessments and establish coordinated inspection programs. The workshop also highlighted the need for interministerial collaboration and the involvement of experts from various sectors in the rule-making process. The event underscored Cambodia’s commitment to aligning its food safety regulations with international standards, protecting public health and enhancing the country's global trade capabilities. As a next step, FAEA will work with Cambodian authorities to refine and implement the action plan, ensuring that the proposed measures are practical, impactful and aligned with the nation’s development goals.

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Food and Agriculture Export Alliance (FAEA) was created for cooperation in marketing access to meat, poultry, dairy, feed grains and soybean organizations and agri. input providers. The goal of FAEA is to connect sectors in developing food export for the benefit of the U.S. agriculture sectors. 203A5165 203A5176 203A5165 1/30 Who We Are The Food and Agriculture Export Alliance (FAEA) is a coalition formed in May 2004, bringing together key stakeholders from the agriculture industry dedicated to advancing global food and feed safety through science-based regulations. Our organization is committed to fostering international collaboration and aligning food and feed safety standards with global best practices. With a focus on countries in Asia and Africa, FAEA plays a critical role in shaping regulatory environments that support safer, higher-quality agricultural products worldwide. What we do FAEA works to improve food and feed safety laws and regulations internationally, ensuring they align with science-based standards. By leveraging funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and FAEA member organizations, we help address non-tariff barriers that hinder global trade. Our initiatives include collaborating with governments, industry experts, and local stakeholders to build regulatory frameworks that not only protect public health but also enhance market access and economic opportunities. Through our programs and expertise, FAEA helps create a safer, more transparent regulatory landscape for agricultural products across our target markets in Asia and Africa.

Cambodia Program Updates Workshop on Enhancing Collaboration for Effective Implementation of the Cambodian Food Control System July 2024 Discover how FAEA is advancing food safety in Cambodia through a workshop aimed at modernizing the country's food safety system. The workshop developed a foundation for a roadmap for improving information sharing, enhance stakeholder capacity and strengthen coordination between government agencies and industry leaders in Cambodia. It also empowered participants to actively contribute to the implementation of Cambodia's Food Safety Law and set the stage for future initiatives. MORE INFO

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ABOUT US The Food and Agriculture Export Alliance (FAEA) was created in May 2004 to achieve greater cooperation and effectiveness in market access among meat, poultry, dairy, feed grains and soybean organizations and private sector agriculture input providers. The broad goal of FAEA is to enhance cooperation among those agriculture sectors in developing food and agriculture export markets through reduced Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary (SPS) and Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) constraints for the benefit of the U.S. grains, oilseeds and livestock sectors. The FAEA mission is to advance international food and feed safety laws and regulations in accordance with science-based international standards. FAEA has identified non-tariff barriers, especially those related to food and feed safety, as an area of common concern to its stakeholders (e.g., Codex Alimentarius Commission recommendations and standards). Non-tariff trade barriers are an area that has become increasingly important as other forms of trade constraints are being eliminated through multi-party trade agreements or bilateral negotiations. FAEA is unique in its membership, combining resources of a diverse group of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Market Access Program (MAP) participants, commodity groups, and private sector organizations that focus on food and feed safety goals through collective efforts. The FAEA activities have defined a new direction in cooperation among key components of U.S. agriculture. Collectively, FAEA members represent approximately 42% of U.S. agricultural exports. The application of non-scientific barriers to trade by foreign governments is common to all the products represented by FAEA members. The current members of the FAEA include: MAP Participants U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) U.S. Grains Council (USGC) USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) Commodity Groups National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) North American Meat Institute (NAMI) Private Sector Input Providers Elanco Merck Animal Health FAEA activities are funded through a combination of FAEA membership funds and USDA’s Market Access Program as a Global Based Initiative (GBI). FAEA’s GBI is submitted on an annual basis via the USGC’s Unified Export Strategy (UES). Kent D. Sisson Executive Director Food and Agriculture Export Alliance FAEA Staff & Partners Board Members Contact Us

Launch of Technical Working Groups and Pilot on Good Regulatory Practices In June 2024, FAEA, in collaboration with partners including the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMHSW), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the University of Missouri’s Africa Food Safety Initiative (AFSI), and the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), convened the "Food and Feed Safety Expertise Coordination Workshop" in Abuja, Nigeria. This significant event marked a pivotal step in modernizing Nigeria's food and feed safety systems. Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Launching the Technical Working Groups Despite the National Food Safety and Quality Bill not yet being enacted into law, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare endorsed the recommendations and efforts from FAEA workshops in 2022 and 2023 . This endorsement included the formation and activation of TWGs, which were officially launched in June 2024 during World Food Safety Day and launch of the policy. The TWGs are focused on four key areas: 1. Risk-Based Regulations and Risk Analysis 2. Food Inspection 3. Traceability and Supporting Technologies 4. Education and Research The establishment of these TWGs marks a significant step forward in enhancing stakeholder capacity across the food supply chain, with the goal of improving public health and expanding market access for Nigeria's agricultural products. Piloting the Good Regulatory Practices Toolkit Coinciding with the launch of the TWGs, FAEA also supported piloting the USDA's Good Regulatory Practices toolkit. Developed in collaboration with Texas A&M University and New Markets Lab, the toolkit is designed to guide regulators in aligning their processes with internationally recognized standards and improving the quality of regulations. Participants were split into groups to test the toolkit on existing regulations, providing valuable feedback for future improvements. The TWGs and the Good Regulatory Practices toolkit pilot represent a collaborative effort to address the challenges faced by Nigeria's food and feed safety systems. These initiatives aim to foster a consultative process, offering scientifically driven solutions to enhance food safety management. The next steps for the GRP toolkit involve refining the tool based on feedback from the pilot in Nigeria, followed by further testing in Ghana and Zambia, with the aim of publishing a final version to assist regulators in implementing Good Regulatory Practices for SPS measures. Nigeria Launches New National Policy on Food Safety and Quality and its Implementation Plan Nigeria has launched its revised National Policy on Food Safety and Quality and its Implementatin Plan (NPFSQIP), marking a key step in enhancing national food safety standards. The policy, rooted in a "One Health" approach, focuses on risk analysis, tackling emerging food chain contaminants, and establishing an integrated food-borne disease surveillance system. The launch of these initiatives underscores Nigeria's commitment to improving its food safety standards, aligning with global best practices, and ensuring a safer food future for all its citizens. As Nigeria continues to navigate the complexities of its food safety landscape, the efforts of FAEA and its partners are paving the way for sustainable progress and economic growth in the agricultural sector. Through ongoing collaboration and innovation, Nigeria is poised to become a leader in food safety, setting an example for other nations in the region and beyond. The journey is far from over, but with the groundwork laid and the right partnerships in place, the future of food safety in Nigeria looks promising. Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied

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