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Food Safety and Food Security. Valerie Rhoe. Why are Food Safety Regulations Needed?. $400-500 billion per year in food trade Increase export partners Increase ease of exporting Minimize financial loss Increase agricultural intensity - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
IFPRI
IFPRI
Food Safety and Food Security
Valerie Rhoe
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Why are Food SafetyRegulations Needed?
$400-500 billion per year in food trade Increase export partners Increase ease of exporting Minimize financial loss Increase agricultural intensity Biological contamination is a major
cause of death in developing counties Increase food security
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Food Exports
Otsuki, T, J. Wilson, and M. Sewadeh. 2001
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Why is government intervention needed?
Incomplete markets for food safety
Imperfect information
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Are There International Standards? - Yes
WTO• Agreement on the Application of Sanitary
and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)Established January 1, 1995Final decision: Uruguay Round of multilateral
trade negotiations
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Benefits of SPS
Consumers are receiving food that is safe to eat
Avoid standards that lead to excessive trade restrictions
Set basic rules for food safety Sovereignty in setting country-specific
regulations Regulations based on science No unjustified or arbitrary discrimination
to counties with similar conditions
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Impediments to Food Safety Regulation in Developing Countries
Lack of food act Lack of food control infrastructure Lack of facilities to implement food
control practice properly Shortage of train staff Lack of qualified judges
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Why are Developing Countries Lagging Behind?
Limited financial and physical resources
Low purchasing power
Importance on political agenda
Lack of motivation
Low capacity
Fragmented food system
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IFPRI Underdeveloped post-harvest infrastructure
Inappropriate technology
Food service establishment are poorly maintained
Constant changes in Codex Alimentarius
Why are Developing Countries Lagging Behind?
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Capacity Strengthening Needs for:
Policymakers Analysts Scientists Inspectors Processors Producers Export control programs
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Basic Guidelines for FoodSafety Policies
Adequate
Equivalent/Harmonized
Scientifically based
