The National Veterinary Quarantine Services (NVQS) regulates the import and export of animals and animal products, issues import clearances and export certificates, and conducts pre-border, border, and post-border measures. This includes verifying import documents, conducting animal inspections and disinfection at borders, and post-border inspections and monitoring. The NVQS also oversees the confiscation, destruction, and disposal of rejected animal shipments. They provide information on requirements and permits needed for domestic travel of animals and shipping of animal products within the Philippines.
The document discusses the establishment of an integrated National Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (NAPHIS) in Pakistan to strengthen sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) facilities and quality inspection services. It outlines NAPHIS's aims to develop an SPS management and inspection system to ensure compliance with national and international food safety standards for agricultural trade. It also summarizes NAPHIS's achievements so far, including laboratory accreditation, risk analyses, and cooperation with international organizations on issues like mango exports.
This document provides an overview and summary of Canada's new Safe Food for Canadians Regulation (SFCR) which comes into effect on January 15, 2019. It outlines the key elements of the new regulation including licensing requirements, preventive control measures, traceability rules, and the steps companies need to take to transition. The regulation aims to modernize and consolidate Canada's food safety rules and better protect consumers from foodborne illness.
Evira acts as Finland's central competent authority for food export issues. It is responsible for cooperation with third country officials on food safety and animal disease, providing declarations of compliance on Finland's food safety controls and exporting facilities. Evira also handles market access questionnaires, inspections and audits to verify exporter compliance, and administration of veterinary and phytosanitary certificates. Export requirements vary depending on the product and destination country, with animal products generally having more stringent rules. Evira provides support to help Finnish SMEs navigate export regulations and requirements.
The document outlines the various agencies involved in ensuring food quality and safety in India. The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954 is legislated by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and implemented by state governments. The Central Committee on Food Standards advises the central and state governments on food standards. Food inspectors play a key role by collecting food samples for testing and enforcing licensing requirements. Other agencies involved include the Bureau of Indian Standards, Agricultural Produce Marketing Committees, and various ministries that oversee other food-related legislation.
This document discusses the importance of harmonizing regional sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) systems in West Africa. It notes that agricultural value chains are interconnected across borders, so weaknesses in one country's SPS system can impact neighboring countries. The document recommends that countries work to harmonize SPS measures like inspection systems, quarantine regimes, and testing protocols. It also suggests prioritizing mutual recognition of SPS measures, adopting international food safety standards, and developing coordinated regional and national SPS action plans. The overall goal of harmonization is to improve food safety, increase food security, facilitate emergency responses, and expand trade opportunities in the region.
Safe Food for Canadians Regulation – Are You Ready?
The Safe Food Canadians Act is a bit of a ‘sleeping’ giant, as the regulations came into effect January 15, 2019. Many food companies both within Canada and outside its borders are still trying to figure out what they need to do in order to comply.
This informative webinar featuring Cameron Prince with The Acheson Group discusses:
- Top 3 pillars of the Safe Food Canadians Regulations and how they compare to FSMA
- What companies should have in place, or work towards quickly, to ensure compliance – relative to licensing, traceability and preventive controls
- The long term impact these regulations will have on food companies, and predictions on enforcement
Learn more at https://safetychain.com
Have you ever thought of starting a local food business producing and selling meat products? What
are the regulations that a value added business needs to consider when planning for this type of venture? This presentation gives an overview of the OMAF and MRA Meat Inspection Program, Labelling of Meat Products
Opportunities and Contact Information for more information. This is a more detailed deck then the one presented at the Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference held on December 3, 2013 in Kingston, Ontario.
The National Veterinary Quarantine Services (NVQS) regulates the import and export of animals and animal products, issues import clearances and export certificates, and conducts pre-border, border, and post-border measures. This includes verifying import documents, conducting animal inspections and disinfection at borders, and post-border inspections and monitoring. The NVQS also oversees the confiscation, destruction, and disposal of rejected animal shipments. They provide information on requirements and permits needed for domestic travel of animals and shipping of animal products within the Philippines.
The document discusses the establishment of an integrated National Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (NAPHIS) in Pakistan to strengthen sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) facilities and quality inspection services. It outlines NAPHIS's aims to develop an SPS management and inspection system to ensure compliance with national and international food safety standards for agricultural trade. It also summarizes NAPHIS's achievements so far, including laboratory accreditation, risk analyses, and cooperation with international organizations on issues like mango exports.
This document provides an overview and summary of Canada's new Safe Food for Canadians Regulation (SFCR) which comes into effect on January 15, 2019. It outlines the key elements of the new regulation including licensing requirements, preventive control measures, traceability rules, and the steps companies need to take to transition. The regulation aims to modernize and consolidate Canada's food safety rules and better protect consumers from foodborne illness.
Evira acts as Finland's central competent authority for food export issues. It is responsible for cooperation with third country officials on food safety and animal disease, providing declarations of compliance on Finland's food safety controls and exporting facilities. Evira also handles market access questionnaires, inspections and audits to verify exporter compliance, and administration of veterinary and phytosanitary certificates. Export requirements vary depending on the product and destination country, with animal products generally having more stringent rules. Evira provides support to help Finnish SMEs navigate export regulations and requirements.
The document outlines the various agencies involved in ensuring food quality and safety in India. The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954 is legislated by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and implemented by state governments. The Central Committee on Food Standards advises the central and state governments on food standards. Food inspectors play a key role by collecting food samples for testing and enforcing licensing requirements. Other agencies involved include the Bureau of Indian Standards, Agricultural Produce Marketing Committees, and various ministries that oversee other food-related legislation.
This document discusses the importance of harmonizing regional sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) systems in West Africa. It notes that agricultural value chains are interconnected across borders, so weaknesses in one country's SPS system can impact neighboring countries. The document recommends that countries work to harmonize SPS measures like inspection systems, quarantine regimes, and testing protocols. It also suggests prioritizing mutual recognition of SPS measures, adopting international food safety standards, and developing coordinated regional and national SPS action plans. The overall goal of harmonization is to improve food safety, increase food security, facilitate emergency responses, and expand trade opportunities in the region.
Safe Food for Canadians Regulation – Are You Ready?
The Safe Food Canadians Act is a bit of a ‘sleeping’ giant, as the regulations came into effect January 15, 2019. Many food companies both within Canada and outside its borders are still trying to figure out what they need to do in order to comply.
This informative webinar featuring Cameron Prince with The Acheson Group discusses:
- Top 3 pillars of the Safe Food Canadians Regulations and how they compare to FSMA
- What companies should have in place, or work towards quickly, to ensure compliance – relative to licensing, traceability and preventive controls
- The long term impact these regulations will have on food companies, and predictions on enforcement
Learn more at https://safetychain.com
Have you ever thought of starting a local food business producing and selling meat products? What
are the regulations that a value added business needs to consider when planning for this type of venture? This presentation gives an overview of the OMAF and MRA Meat Inspection Program, Labelling of Meat Products
Opportunities and Contact Information for more information. This is a more detailed deck then the one presented at the Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference held on December 3, 2013 in Kingston, Ontario.
Paul Clayton - Traceability Impacts on Future Meat Trade OpportunitiesJohn Blue
Traceability Impacts on Future Trade Opportunities - Paul Clayton, Senior Vice President of Export Services, U.S. Meat Export Federation, from the 2012 Annual Conference of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture, March 26 - 29, Denver, CO, USA.
More presentations at: http://www.trufflemedia.com/agmedia/conference/2012-decreasing-resources-increasing-regulation-advance-animal-agriculture
The document discusses international and national regulations for plant protection. It begins by introducing the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), established in 1952 with 177 member nations. The IPPC aims to protect plant resources from pests while facilitating international trade. National plant protection organizations are responsible for enforcing IPPC standards. The World Trade Organization's SPS and TBT agreements also establish guidelines for sanitary and phytosanitary measures and technical regulations. Countries must notify others of new regulations and maintain enquiry points. India has numerous regulatory agencies and acts governing imports, exports, food safety, and plant health. The Bureau of Indian Standards and Ministry of Agriculture serve as India's TBT and SPS enquiry points respectively.
Ms. Connie Lau discusses food additives from the consumer's perspective. She summarizes tests conducted by the Hong Kong Consumer Council that found various food additives, like sulphur dioxide and benzoic acid, in dried fruits and vegetarian foods at varying concentrations that were not fully disclosed on labels. This lack of information causes ignorance among consumers about what they are eating. She advocates for providing more information to consumers in accordance with UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection to address ignorance and allay fears. While food additives are controversial, consumers accept their necessity but want representation in decision making to have their voices heard on food safety issues.
The document provides an overview of Ontario's meat inspection program. It discusses the ministry's vision to support sustainable agri-food businesses and increase local food consumption. The meat inspection system in Ontario is described as multi-tiered, with provincial inspection focusing on food safety and animal welfare at licensed slaughter plants and freestanding meat processing facilities. Requirements for labeling meat products are also outlined. Opportunities for farmers to participate in direct sales and value chains are discussed. Contact information is provided for the meat inspection program.
The healthcare industry in the UAE is growing rapidly as the government aims to improve healthcare standards and establish Dubai as a regional medical tourism hub. All medical devices sold in the UAE must be registered with the Ministry of Health. The registration guidelines were developed to prevent unsafe devices while providing access to beneficial technologies, and were modeled after international standards from the EU and US. Registration requires an application including device details, manufacturing and quality certifications, clinical evidence, and post-market monitoring plans. The process aims to ensure medical devices meet safety and efficacy requirements before approval and sale in the UAE market.
퐂퐨퐧퐡퐞퐜퐞 퐨 퐬퐢퐬퐭퐞퐦퐚 퐝퐞 퐫퐞퐠퐢퐬퐭퐨 퐝퐞 퐢퐦퐩퐨퐫퐭퐚çõ퐞퐬 퐝퐨 퐑퐞퐢퐧퐨 퐔퐧퐢퐝퐨 (퐈퐏퐀퐅퐅퐒)?
>>> A União Europeia reuniu, pela segunda vez, o Grupo de Trabalho de Acesso ao Mercado do Reino Unido, no que refere à aplicação de controlos sanitários e fitossanitários, que entraram em vigor no passado dia 1 de janeiro e serão aprofundados a partir de 1 de outubro.
► Foi assumido, no âmbito desta reunião que, desde junho de 2021, 퐭퐨퐝퐚퐬 퐚퐬 퐞퐭퐚퐩퐚퐬 퐝퐨 퐩퐫퐨퐜퐞퐬퐬퐨 퐝퐞 퐞퐧퐯퐢퐨 퐝퐚퐬 퐦퐞퐫퐜퐚퐝퐨퐫퐢퐚퐬 퐚퐛퐫퐚퐧퐠퐢퐝퐚퐬 - 퐩퐫é-퐧퐨퐭퐢퐟퐢퐜퐚çã퐨, 퐬퐮퐛퐦퐢퐬퐬ã퐨 퐝퐞 퐜퐞퐫퐭퐢퐟퐢퐜퐚퐝퐨퐬 퐞 퐜퐨퐧퐭퐫퐨퐥퐨 퐝퐨퐜퐮퐦퐞퐧퐭퐚퐥 - 퐝퐞퐯퐞퐫ã퐨 퐬퐞퐫 퐞퐟퐞퐭퐮퐚퐝퐚퐬 퐚퐭퐫퐚퐯é퐬 퐝퐨 퐬퐢퐬퐭퐞퐦퐚 퐝퐞 퐫퐞퐠퐢퐬퐭퐨 퐝퐞 퐢퐦퐩퐨퐫퐭퐚çõ퐞퐬 퐝퐨 퐑퐞퐢퐧퐨 퐔퐧퐢퐝퐨 (퐈퐏퐀퐅퐅퐒).
This presentation is aimed at interpreting these significant changes with special focus on strictly-controlled products such as infant formula and health food and the food traceability system that is newly required to be set up. Both importers and exporters can expect to figure out what they should do for compliance and learn about further trends of regulatory updates following the implementation of the new FSL.
This document discusses international trade and import/export processes and documentation. It defines key terms like trade, international trade, free trade, and trade protectionism. It also outlines the fundamental objectives of regulatory reform. Additionally, it describes important commercial terms like INCOTERMS and provides overviews of the export and import processes, including required documentation for customs clearance. Key steps in the export process include order confirmation, procurement, quality control, packaging, and customs procedures.
An expert presented on key changes to China's new Food Safety Law and implications for imported foods:
1) Authority over food safety has been consolidated under the National Health and Family Planning Commission, with stricter standards, fines, and penalties for non-compliance.
2) Imported foods must meet national food safety standards and be accompanied by inspection certificates, with importers responsible for verifying exporters' compliance. Recalls are now required if imported foods are found to be non-compliant.
3) For foods without Chinese standards, importers must register alternative standards and China may develop its own. Importers must also keep detailed records and maintain good credit to avoid import restrictions.
Learn how to stay compliant with legal and certification requirements, protect your organisation against fines and penalties and demonstrate due diligence.
This document outlines the duties and responsibilities of food inspectors in India. It details that food inspectors are tasked with regularly inspecting all food establishments to ensure they comply with licensing conditions. They are also responsible for collecting food samples if contamination is suspected, investigating complaints, maintaining inspection records, detecting illegal food operations, and detaining imported foods that may be prohibited. The document provides forms and notices that inspectors must use when seizing food, ordering vendors not to dispose of stock, and informing parties when taking food samples for analysis.
The document summarizes medical device registration requirements in Vietnam. The regulatory authority is the Department of Medical Equipment and Health Works under the Ministry of Health. Medical devices must obtain an establishment license and product license to be imported or manufactured in Vietnam. The establishment license requires an enterprise registration certificate for domestic companies or investment certificate for foreign companies. The product license requires an import permit for imported devices or circulation registration number for locally made devices. The application process for each license type is also described.
Food Safety Modernization Act: What Does It Mean For Importers?AudioEducator
Learn the new regulations for food safety import. Understand how FSMA requires importers to conduct risk-based preventive controls and verification activities.
Presented at Michigan State University's WorldTAP International Short Course in Food Safety on July 31, 2009. (http://foodsafetyknowledgenetwork.org/worldtap/foodsafety09)
The document summarizes the key changes brought about by the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006 in India. It established a single regulatory authority called the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), replacing multiple existing regulatory bodies. This consolidated and strengthened the food safety standards and regulations in India. It also improved regulatory structures, monitoring systems, and justice dispensation related to food safety. However, challenges remain in fully implementing the new law such as setting science-based standards, developing surveillance and tracing systems, and building capacity through training and education.
Kuwait has a population of 4.1 million and its regulatory authority is the State of Kuwait drug and food control administration. The Kuwaiti pharmaceutical market was valued at $781 million in 2012 and is dominated by imported drugs. Major pharmaceutical companies in Kuwait include the Kuwait Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries Company, Sanofi Aventis, and Yiaco Pharmaceuticals. Registration of pharmaceutical products in Kuwait requires documents such as certificates of pharmaceutical product, price, and GMP as well as stability studies, bioequivalence studies, and clinical data.
For more informatonion: http://www.fda.gov/food/guidanceregulation/fsma/ucm510187.htm
The Amendments to Registration of Food Facilities final rule updates FDA’s food facility registration requirements to better protect public health by requiring additional registration information that will improve the accuracy of the food facility registration database for facilities both in the United States and abroad. This final rule will support the FDA’s efforts to act quickly in response to food-related emergencies and will help the FDA to use its inspectional resources more efficiently
FSSAI - Food Safety and Standards Authority of India - by Akshay AnandAkshay Anand
A presentation on Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. This was presented as a part of curriculum by Akshay Anand in JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru during March 2015
Overview of the regulatory system for medical devices in kenyaPaulyne Wairimu
The regulatory landscape for medical devices has in recent years witnessed changes. This presentation gives an overview of the changes and the anticipated phased registration process of Medical Devices in kenya as regulatory system strengthening is developed.
This presentation provides an overview of the leadership style of former Somaliland president Dahir Rayale Kahin. It discusses that Dahir Rayale Kahin was born in 1952 in Borama, Somalia and received his education locally and in Mogadishu before joining the Somali army in 1975. The presentation characterizes Dahir Rayale Kahin's leadership style as participative, noting that he held democratic elections, consulted widely with various groups, and peacefully transferred power without conflict. Specific examples provided include resolving disputes between clans through consultation, restoring the Las Anod region through negotiation rather than war, and consulting elders when making appointments.
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Faculty of Food Science and Technology
Department of Food Science, MSc Gastronomy, Nutrition and Dietetics - in the needle of Transylvania fairyland
thx to Laura
Paul Clayton - Traceability Impacts on Future Meat Trade OpportunitiesJohn Blue
Traceability Impacts on Future Trade Opportunities - Paul Clayton, Senior Vice President of Export Services, U.S. Meat Export Federation, from the 2012 Annual Conference of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture, March 26 - 29, Denver, CO, USA.
More presentations at: http://www.trufflemedia.com/agmedia/conference/2012-decreasing-resources-increasing-regulation-advance-animal-agriculture
The document discusses international and national regulations for plant protection. It begins by introducing the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), established in 1952 with 177 member nations. The IPPC aims to protect plant resources from pests while facilitating international trade. National plant protection organizations are responsible for enforcing IPPC standards. The World Trade Organization's SPS and TBT agreements also establish guidelines for sanitary and phytosanitary measures and technical regulations. Countries must notify others of new regulations and maintain enquiry points. India has numerous regulatory agencies and acts governing imports, exports, food safety, and plant health. The Bureau of Indian Standards and Ministry of Agriculture serve as India's TBT and SPS enquiry points respectively.
Ms. Connie Lau discusses food additives from the consumer's perspective. She summarizes tests conducted by the Hong Kong Consumer Council that found various food additives, like sulphur dioxide and benzoic acid, in dried fruits and vegetarian foods at varying concentrations that were not fully disclosed on labels. This lack of information causes ignorance among consumers about what they are eating. She advocates for providing more information to consumers in accordance with UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection to address ignorance and allay fears. While food additives are controversial, consumers accept their necessity but want representation in decision making to have their voices heard on food safety issues.
The document provides an overview of Ontario's meat inspection program. It discusses the ministry's vision to support sustainable agri-food businesses and increase local food consumption. The meat inspection system in Ontario is described as multi-tiered, with provincial inspection focusing on food safety and animal welfare at licensed slaughter plants and freestanding meat processing facilities. Requirements for labeling meat products are also outlined. Opportunities for farmers to participate in direct sales and value chains are discussed. Contact information is provided for the meat inspection program.
The healthcare industry in the UAE is growing rapidly as the government aims to improve healthcare standards and establish Dubai as a regional medical tourism hub. All medical devices sold in the UAE must be registered with the Ministry of Health. The registration guidelines were developed to prevent unsafe devices while providing access to beneficial technologies, and were modeled after international standards from the EU and US. Registration requires an application including device details, manufacturing and quality certifications, clinical evidence, and post-market monitoring plans. The process aims to ensure medical devices meet safety and efficacy requirements before approval and sale in the UAE market.
퐂퐨퐧퐡퐞퐜퐞 퐨 퐬퐢퐬퐭퐞퐦퐚 퐝퐞 퐫퐞퐠퐢퐬퐭퐨 퐝퐞 퐢퐦퐩퐨퐫퐭퐚çõ퐞퐬 퐝퐨 퐑퐞퐢퐧퐨 퐔퐧퐢퐝퐨 (퐈퐏퐀퐅퐅퐒)?
>>> A União Europeia reuniu, pela segunda vez, o Grupo de Trabalho de Acesso ao Mercado do Reino Unido, no que refere à aplicação de controlos sanitários e fitossanitários, que entraram em vigor no passado dia 1 de janeiro e serão aprofundados a partir de 1 de outubro.
► Foi assumido, no âmbito desta reunião que, desde junho de 2021, 퐭퐨퐝퐚퐬 퐚퐬 퐞퐭퐚퐩퐚퐬 퐝퐨 퐩퐫퐨퐜퐞퐬퐬퐨 퐝퐞 퐞퐧퐯퐢퐨 퐝퐚퐬 퐦퐞퐫퐜퐚퐝퐨퐫퐢퐚퐬 퐚퐛퐫퐚퐧퐠퐢퐝퐚퐬 - 퐩퐫é-퐧퐨퐭퐢퐟퐢퐜퐚çã퐨, 퐬퐮퐛퐦퐢퐬퐬ã퐨 퐝퐞 퐜퐞퐫퐭퐢퐟퐢퐜퐚퐝퐨퐬 퐞 퐜퐨퐧퐭퐫퐨퐥퐨 퐝퐨퐜퐮퐦퐞퐧퐭퐚퐥 - 퐝퐞퐯퐞퐫ã퐨 퐬퐞퐫 퐞퐟퐞퐭퐮퐚퐝퐚퐬 퐚퐭퐫퐚퐯é퐬 퐝퐨 퐬퐢퐬퐭퐞퐦퐚 퐝퐞 퐫퐞퐠퐢퐬퐭퐨 퐝퐞 퐢퐦퐩퐨퐫퐭퐚çõ퐞퐬 퐝퐨 퐑퐞퐢퐧퐨 퐔퐧퐢퐝퐨 (퐈퐏퐀퐅퐅퐒).
This presentation is aimed at interpreting these significant changes with special focus on strictly-controlled products such as infant formula and health food and the food traceability system that is newly required to be set up. Both importers and exporters can expect to figure out what they should do for compliance and learn about further trends of regulatory updates following the implementation of the new FSL.
This document discusses international trade and import/export processes and documentation. It defines key terms like trade, international trade, free trade, and trade protectionism. It also outlines the fundamental objectives of regulatory reform. Additionally, it describes important commercial terms like INCOTERMS and provides overviews of the export and import processes, including required documentation for customs clearance. Key steps in the export process include order confirmation, procurement, quality control, packaging, and customs procedures.
An expert presented on key changes to China's new Food Safety Law and implications for imported foods:
1) Authority over food safety has been consolidated under the National Health and Family Planning Commission, with stricter standards, fines, and penalties for non-compliance.
2) Imported foods must meet national food safety standards and be accompanied by inspection certificates, with importers responsible for verifying exporters' compliance. Recalls are now required if imported foods are found to be non-compliant.
3) For foods without Chinese standards, importers must register alternative standards and China may develop its own. Importers must also keep detailed records and maintain good credit to avoid import restrictions.
Learn how to stay compliant with legal and certification requirements, protect your organisation against fines and penalties and demonstrate due diligence.
This document outlines the duties and responsibilities of food inspectors in India. It details that food inspectors are tasked with regularly inspecting all food establishments to ensure they comply with licensing conditions. They are also responsible for collecting food samples if contamination is suspected, investigating complaints, maintaining inspection records, detecting illegal food operations, and detaining imported foods that may be prohibited. The document provides forms and notices that inspectors must use when seizing food, ordering vendors not to dispose of stock, and informing parties when taking food samples for analysis.
The document summarizes medical device registration requirements in Vietnam. The regulatory authority is the Department of Medical Equipment and Health Works under the Ministry of Health. Medical devices must obtain an establishment license and product license to be imported or manufactured in Vietnam. The establishment license requires an enterprise registration certificate for domestic companies or investment certificate for foreign companies. The product license requires an import permit for imported devices or circulation registration number for locally made devices. The application process for each license type is also described.
Food Safety Modernization Act: What Does It Mean For Importers?AudioEducator
Learn the new regulations for food safety import. Understand how FSMA requires importers to conduct risk-based preventive controls and verification activities.
Presented at Michigan State University's WorldTAP International Short Course in Food Safety on July 31, 2009. (http://foodsafetyknowledgenetwork.org/worldtap/foodsafety09)
The document summarizes the key changes brought about by the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006 in India. It established a single regulatory authority called the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), replacing multiple existing regulatory bodies. This consolidated and strengthened the food safety standards and regulations in India. It also improved regulatory structures, monitoring systems, and justice dispensation related to food safety. However, challenges remain in fully implementing the new law such as setting science-based standards, developing surveillance and tracing systems, and building capacity through training and education.
Kuwait has a population of 4.1 million and its regulatory authority is the State of Kuwait drug and food control administration. The Kuwaiti pharmaceutical market was valued at $781 million in 2012 and is dominated by imported drugs. Major pharmaceutical companies in Kuwait include the Kuwait Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries Company, Sanofi Aventis, and Yiaco Pharmaceuticals. Registration of pharmaceutical products in Kuwait requires documents such as certificates of pharmaceutical product, price, and GMP as well as stability studies, bioequivalence studies, and clinical data.
For more informatonion: http://www.fda.gov/food/guidanceregulation/fsma/ucm510187.htm
The Amendments to Registration of Food Facilities final rule updates FDA’s food facility registration requirements to better protect public health by requiring additional registration information that will improve the accuracy of the food facility registration database for facilities both in the United States and abroad. This final rule will support the FDA’s efforts to act quickly in response to food-related emergencies and will help the FDA to use its inspectional resources more efficiently
FSSAI - Food Safety and Standards Authority of India - by Akshay AnandAkshay Anand
A presentation on Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. This was presented as a part of curriculum by Akshay Anand in JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru during March 2015
Overview of the regulatory system for medical devices in kenyaPaulyne Wairimu
The regulatory landscape for medical devices has in recent years witnessed changes. This presentation gives an overview of the changes and the anticipated phased registration process of Medical Devices in kenya as regulatory system strengthening is developed.
This presentation provides an overview of the leadership style of former Somaliland president Dahir Rayale Kahin. It discusses that Dahir Rayale Kahin was born in 1952 in Borama, Somalia and received his education locally and in Mogadishu before joining the Somali army in 1975. The presentation characterizes Dahir Rayale Kahin's leadership style as participative, noting that he held democratic elections, consulted widely with various groups, and peacefully transferred power without conflict. Specific examples provided include resolving disputes between clans through consultation, restoring the Las Anod region through negotiation rather than war, and consulting elders when making appointments.
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Faculty of Food Science and Technology
Department of Food Science, MSc Gastronomy, Nutrition and Dietetics - in the needle of Transylvania fairyland
thx to Laura
Bardera Polyechnic established in 2008, is a public university college located in Bardera, Gedo region of Somalia. Bardera Polytechnic's programs are featured in photos depicting classroom activities, field trip images to farms where different tropical fruits are growing nicely. Fruits such as bananas, papayas, lemon and young fruit trees are everywhere in Bardera area farms.
Agribusiness program at Bardera Polytechnic is the first such program in southern Somalia's rich farming Juba Valley areas. Bardera District communities along side the Juba River numbering some 91 small towns and villages keep farms on either side of the Juba River. Communities away from the river banks keep animals such as camel, cattle and sheep (mixture with goat) and each family owns animal herds from twenty two few hundred sheep or camels or both.
Agricultural related programs such crop science, agri-marking, irrigation engineering and Veterinary Sciences are established during the second phase programs development at Bardera Polytechnic. Business, Languages and Computer departments got of ground during the second year of Bardrea Polyechnic.
In the absence of other universities and specialized schools in the three Juba Valley regions of Gedo, Middle Juba and Lower Juba, Bardera Polytechnic had to establish health programs-and in essence, Bardera Polytechnic became the first comprehensive post-secondary school in Juba Valley.
The document discusses a program that combines mobile and human networks to deliver agricultural information to rural farmers in Uganda. It introduces Caroline Chelangat, a rural chicken farmer who lives 30km from resources. The program trains local community knowledge workers (CKWs) who use mobile phones to search agricultural databases and conduct surveys to help farmers. Over 15 districts, 689 CKWs have registered over 43,000 farmers. The program aims to sustainably improve livelihoods through access to information and services. It highlights features like local caching, simple to complex surveys, and dashboards to track usage and interactions between CKWs and farmers.
The document is a brochure from the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Veterinary Science that provides information about its undergraduate study programs. It discusses the Faculty's two main programs - the six-year BVSc (Bachelor of Veterinary Science) degree and the two-year DipVetNurs (Diploma in Veterinary Nursing). For each program, the document provides details on duration, application deadlines, admission requirements, careers, and the selection process. It also provides an overview of the Faculty's departments and centers, as well as information about the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital.
This document summarizes a presentation on livestock trade and export in Somalia. It provides background on Somalia's livestock sector, noting that livestock accounts for 60% of GDP and 85% of export earnings. It then outlines trends in Somalia's livestock exports from the 1970s through recent years, challenges facing the sector like drought and bans, and recommendations to formalize standards, improve infrastructure and certification, and conserve rangelands.
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Somali livestock certification project (SOLICEP)
1. African Union
Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources
SOMALI LIVESTOCK CERTIFICATION
PROJECT
A presentation by James Wabacha, AU-IBAR
Enhancing Safe Inter-Regional Livestock Trade
June 15, 2011 Dubai United Arab Emirates
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2. Background
Pastoralism and its contribution in the Horn of Africa
(HoA)
• Home to 94 million cattle, 93 million sheep, 80 million
goats and 11 million Camels
• Livestock contribute significantly to the GDP of the
countries in the horn of Africa
• In Somalia livestock contribute 44% of the GDP and
contributes 80% of foreign currency earnings
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3. Background
Livestock trade
• Middle East and Gulf countries have provided market for
live animals from HOA for many years
• However, access to the market has been limited by
recurrent bans associated with fear of introduction of
Transboundary Animal Diseases (TADS) and zoonoses,
such as RVF, CBPP, FMD and PPR, pox virus infections
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4. Background
Infrastructure for safe handling of export animals
Communication/information flow between trading
partners
Inadequate veterinary service delivery systems
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5. Background
The concerns, especially for RVF, have resulted in recurrent livestock
import bans
Consequence of the recurrent trade bans
• Loss of livelihoods for the various players along the livestock
value chain
• Reduced livestock prices for pastoralists and livestock traders
• Food insecurity as a result of increased food prices, poverty and
unemployment
• Loss of revenue for Governments
• Environmental degradation
• Provided opportunity for illegal trade
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6. Background
So what to do to avoid future bans?
• Implement a credible animal health certification system for
export animals in compliance with OIE SPS standards
• Build capacity among public and private stakeholders in
various aspects of animal health and certification
• Communication between importing and exporting countries
by building good basis for transparency and therefore build
mutual trust
• Enhance coordination of animal health certification activities
at National and regional levels
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7. Background
To achieve the above AU-IBAR is working with the Somali
Veterinary authorities; the countries in the Horn of Africa
and is creating linkages with the trading partners to address
some of the concerns through the Somali Livestock
Certification Project (SOLICEP)
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8. Background
What is certification?
In simple terms, certification is an assessment and approval
by an accredited/approved authority or party on a standard
It therefore involves an assessment and approval on
some standards
In animal health certification were refer to the OIE SPS
standards
These are clearly defined in OIE Terrestrial Animal Health
Code (TAHC)
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9. Background
What is certification?
Certification provide a guarantee that the animals or animal
products being traded are safe and poses minimal risk to
animal and human populations in the importing countries
It is important to note that if an accredited standard is used
(in our case OIE standards) it means that certification needs
to be carried out by the veterinary authority
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10. Background
What is certification?
The purpose of certification is to reach a defined
performance
This defined performance must be perceived as so by
stakeholders
For stakeholders to regard certification as a valuable tool,
they must trust the certification system as well as the
certifying party (veterinary Authority)
Also, there should be regular tests or audits to verify
whether the certified party still reaches the agreed
performance level
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11. Background
What are the key considerations for effective animal
health certification?
In addition to general obligations related to certification as
described in Chapter 5,1 of the OIE TAHC;
The TAHC provides for the principles to be complied with in
ensure provision (Chapter 3.1) of quality veterinary services
Evaluation of the Veterinary services (Chapter 3.2 TAHC)
Identification and traceability of live animals (Chapter 4.1 TAHC)
Animal welfare (Chapter 7.1 TAHC
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12. Background
Important to refer to general obligations related to certification (Chapter 5.1 TAHC)
• Article 5.1.1.
Safety of international trade in animals and animal products depends on a combination of factors which
should be taken into account to ensure unimpeded trade, without incurring unacceptable risks to human
and animal health.
• Because of differences between countries in their animal health situations, various options are offered by
the Terrestrial Code. The animal health situation in the exporting country, in the transit country or countries
and in the importing country should be considered before determining the requirements for trade. To
maximise harmonisation of the sanitary aspects of international trade, Veterinary Authorities of OIE
Members should base their import requirements on the OIE standards.
• These requirements should be included in the model certificates approved by the OIE which are included
from Chapters 5.10. to 5.12. of the Terrestrial Code.
• Certification requirements should be exact and concise, and should clearly convey the wishes of the
importing country. For this purpose, prior consultation between Veterinary Authorities of importing and
exporting countries may be necessary. It enables the setting out of the exact requirements so that the
signing veterinarian can, if necessary, be given a note of guidance explaining the understanding between the
Veterinary Authorities involved.
• The certification requirements should not include conditions for diseases that are not transmitted by the
commodity concerned. The certificate should be signed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 5.2.
• When officials of a Veterinary Authority wish to visit another country for matters of professional interest to
the Veterinary Authority of the other country, the latter should be informed.
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13. Background
Article 5.1.2.
• Responsibilities of the importing country
• The import requirements included in the international veterinary certificate should assure that commodities introduced into
the importing country comply with the OIE standards. Importing countries should restrict their requirements to those
necessary to achieve the national appropriate level of protection. If these are stricter than the OIE standards, they should
be based on an import risk analysis.
• The international veterinary certificate should not include requirements for the exclusion of pathogens or animal diseases
which are present in the importing country and are not subject to any official control programme. The measures imposed on
imports to manage the risks posed by a specific pathogen or disease should not require a higher level of protection than
that provided by measures applied as part of the official control programme operating within the importing country.
• The international veterinary certificate should not include measures against pathogens or diseases which are not OIE listed,
unless the importing country has demonstrated through import risk analysis, carried out in accordance with Section 2., that
the pathogen or disease poses a significant risk to the importing country.
• The transmission by the Veterinary Authority of certificates or the communication of import requirements to persons other
than the Veterinary Authority of another country, necessitates that copies of these documents are also sent to the Veterinary
Authority. This important procedure avoids delays and difficulties which may arise between traders and Veterinary Authorities
when the authenticity of the certificates or permits is not established.
• This information is the responsibility of Veterinary Authorities. However, it can be issued by private sector veterinarians at the
place of origin of the commodities when this practice is the subject of appropriate approval and authentication by the
Veterinary Authority.
• Situations may arise which result in changes to the consignee, identification of the means of transportation, or border post
after a certificate is issued. Because these do not change the animal or public health status of the consignment, they should
not prevent the acceptance of the certificate.
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•
14. Background
• Article 5.1.3.
•
Responsibilities of the exporting country
• An exporting country should, on request, supply the following to importing countries:
– information on the animal health situation and national animal health information systems to determine whether that
country is free or has zones or compartments free from listed diseases, including the regulations and procedures in
force to maintain its free status;
– regular and prompt information on the occurrence of notifiable diseases;
– details of the country's ability to apply measures to control and prevent the relevant listed diseases;
– information on the structure of the Veterinary Services and the authority which they exercise according to
Chapters 3.1. and 3.2.;
– technical information, particularly on biological tests and vaccines applied in all or part of the national territory.
• Veterinary Authorities of exporting countries should:
– have official procedures for authorisation of certifying veterinarians, defining their functions and duties as well as
conditions of oversight and accountability, including possible suspension and termination of the authorisation;
– ensure that the relevant instructions and training are provided to certifying veterinarians;
– monitor the activities of the certifying veterinarians to verify their integrity and impartiality.
• The Veterinary Authority of the exporting country is ultimately accountable for veterinary certification used
in international trade.
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15. SOLICEP overview
SOLICEP goal - To contribute to the reduction of poverty
and consolidation of peace through sustainable and equitable
economic growth and regional integration
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16. Purpose
SOLICEP aims to improve the export performance of the
livestock sub-sector in Somalia and Somali ecosystem though
enhanced live animal health certification that promotes OIE
standards.
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17. Expected results
Animal health certification model that promotes the OIE
Standards for live animals and is acceptable to both importing
and exporting countries is defined and tested.
Capacity of Somali public and private institutions to improve
access to international livestock markets enhanced
Linkages among relevant Somali institutions and livestock
trading partners enhanced
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18. Result 1: Animal health certification model that promotes OIE/WTO/SPS
standards for live animals, acceptable to both importing & exporting
countries
SOLICEP is supporting the design of a risk based certification
approach based on OIE sanitary standards
Recommends Quarantine inspection combined with
inspection and certification at the markets and entry
points
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19. Result 2: Capacity of Somali public and private institutions to
improve access to international livestock markets enhanced
A self assessment of the Veterinary Service [VS] of
Somaliland, Puntland and Central South Somalia using the
OIE – Performance of Veterinary Services [PVS]
In particular a self assessment PVS was to provide
information that will be used to specifically determine
capacity building needs for animal health certification and
trade
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20. Result 2: Capacity of Somali public and private institutions to
improve access to international livestock markets enhanced
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21. Result 2: Capacity of Somali public and private institutions to
improve access to international livestock markets enhanced
Trained animal health inspectors
Support to routine animal health certification activities along
the marketing chain
Supporting diseases data collection, collation, analysis and
dissemination to stakeholders including OIE.
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22. Result 2: Capacity of Somali public and private institutions to
improve access to international livestock markets enhanced
Trained Somali personnel on risk analysis
Trained key Somali personnel on SPS and principles of
negotiation
SOLICEP has supported the training of Somali professionals
from Somaliland, Puntland and Central South Somalia on
animal health disease information management
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23. Result 2: Capacity of Somali public and private institutions to
improve access to international livestock markets enhanced
• MoLERD, website to
facilitate communication
on animal health
certification
(www.molsomalilandgov
t.com).
•Participants during a
Training course on
Online Content
Management held at
Hargeisa
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24. Result 2: Capacity of Somali public and private institutions to
improve access to international livestock markets enhanced
Participants from Central
South Somalia, Puntland,
and Somaliland during one
of the training workshops
on Animal Health Risk
Analysis
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25. Result 2: Capacity of Somali public and private institutions to
improve access to international livestock markets enhanced
Rehabilitation/construction of veterinary offices
Computer hardware for management of animal health
certification data and communication
Established website in Somaliland and puntland for
communication with stakeholders
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26. Result 2: Capacity of Somali public and private institutions to
improve access to international livestock markets enhanced
Investment funding
to support animal
health certification
activities in
Somaliland,
Puntland and
Central South
Somalia
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27. Result 3: Linkages among relevant Somali institutions and
livestock trading partners enhanced
SOLICEP has supported the establishment of the Somali
Livestock Stakeholders and Coordination Advisory Body
Awareness on the importance of animal health certification
among stakeholders including the media
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28. Result 3: Linkages among relevant Somali institutions and
livestock trading partners enhanced
Members of the Somali Livestock stakeholders Coordination and Advisory
Body pose for a group photograph
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29. Result 3: Linkages among relevant Somali institutions and
livestock trading partners enhanced
Linkages and communication between the trading
partners
• SOLICEP is creating
linkages between Horn of
Africa and Middle East
livestock stakeholders on live
animal health certification and
trade. Issues to be addressed
have been identified (see the
eight recommendations)
• Dubai, UAE, 2nd -3rd August
2010
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30. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
AU-IBAR acknowledges the significant contribution of all its
political, technical and financial partners. The fruitful
collaboration enjoyed with these partners has contributed to
the achievements of AU-IBAR
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