American Feed Industry Association The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. AFIA’s members include over 650 domestic and international companies, such as livestock feed and pet food manufacturers, integrators, pharmaceutical companies, ingredient suppliers, equipment manufacturers and supply companies that provide other products or services to feed manufacturers. Several state, national and regional associations are also AFIA members. http://www.usmef.org

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

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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Greg Tyler President & CEO Out of its home office in Stone Mountain, Ga., USAPEEC's reach is far ranging. Through its network of international offices and consultants in key markets around the globe, USAPEEC keeps current on issues that have a direct impact on U.S. poultry and egg exports. Although USAPEEC's mission is to promote exports of U.S. poultry and eggs around the world, the Council has evolved into an association that is an advocate for the industry on trade policy issues. Because of its status as a not-for-profit entity, USAPEEC does not lobby, but the organization can and does act as an intermediary with USDA, in Washington and at embassies and Agricultural Trade Offices around the world. USAPEEC also has good working relationships with other industry trade associations, such as the National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation, American Egg Board, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, and many more. https://www.usapeec.org/

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. 01 Objective The primary objective of the Food and Agriculture Export Alliance (FAEA) is to proactively identify and comprehend the considerations of foreign nations and officials regarding the establishment, revision and enforcement of food/feed safety and animal health/production laws and regulations. The aim is to strategically intervene before any potential trade-restrictive barriers are enacted, ensuring smoother market access for U.S. agricultural products. 02 Strategy FAEA's strategy involves a meticulous process of identifying regions and nations where food/feed safety and animal health regulations are in the development or modification stages that impact the products represented by FAEA members. Priority is given to those markets that hold significant growth potential and where FAEA members have a vested interest in maintaining or expanding access. 03 Activities FAEA's approach includes four main categories of activities known as MICA: Management and Administration: FAEA Staff: Comprising three dedicated members who manage daily operations. Executive Director (ED): Leads the management and implementation of FAEA strategies and activities. Program Coordinator (PC): Assists in administrative and programmatic functions. Director of Codex and Global Affairs: Focuses on the execution of Codex-related strategies and initiatives. USGC Staff: Supports day-to-day administrative tasks and acts as a liaison with the Foreign Agricultural Service. FAEA Board Members: Ten board members and two U.S. Grains Council staff provide leadership, set priorities and evaluate organizational performance. Information Gathering, Analysis, and Intelligence Sharing: FAEA leverages its extensive network, including U.S. Government agencies, member staff and contractors, to collect, analyze and disseminate critical information. This process helps in influencing foreign legislation and ensuring that new regulations are science-based and do not constitute technical barriers to trade. Capacity Building Activities FAEA allocates resources to build technical capacity in target markets. This involves educating and training regulatory, health, and judicial decision-makers and staff in these countries through workshops and seminars. Local contractors are also engaged to facilitate these activities and provide timely updates on regulatory changes. Advocacy for Codex and Science-Based Standards FAEA conducts ongoing advocacy to support U.S. positions on international standards, such as those set by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, OIE and IPPC. The alliance sponsors officials to participate in critical Codex meetings and uses its networks to promote standards that facilitate fair trade. Continuum of FAEA Engagement Progress 04 Stage 01. Assess market needs & opportunities. Stage 02. Development of relationships through seminars/workshops. Stage 03. Engage SPS, TBT & Codex offices & policy developers, and those involved in legal & regulatory development. Stage 04. Comment on development of regulations. Stage 05. Transfer FAEA programs to FAEA members.

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Ryan LeGrand President and CEO The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products including distiller’s dried grains with soluble (DDGS) and ethanol. With full-time presence in 28 locations, the Council operates programs in more than 50 countries and the European Union. The Council believes exports are vital to global economic development and to U.S. agriculture’s profitability. https://www.grains.org/

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American Feed Industry Association The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. AFIA’s members include over 650 domestic and international companies, such as livestock feed and pet food manufacturers, integrators, pharmaceutical companies, ingredient suppliers, equipment manufacturers and supply companies that provide other products or services to feed manufacturers. Several state, national and regional associations are also AFIA members. https://www.usapeec.org/

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.