The document discusses food safety standards in Afghanistan and compares them to international standards. It covers many topics related to food safety including common foodborne illnesses, important issues in Afghanistan's food system, approaches to prevent problems like Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). Afghanistan faces challenges in food safety from lack of laws, awareness, and education in food science. International organizations provide guidelines on standards but Afghanistan will need further capacity development in its regulatory system and food production practices to improve food safety.