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PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

UPDATE ON REPORT PRESENTED AT THE JOINT PORTFOLIO COMMITTEES FOOD SECURITY AND FOOD SAFETY WORKSHOP in February 2016. PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES. Presentation Outline. Introduction

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PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

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  1. UPDATE ON REPORT PRESENTED AT THE JOINT PORTFOLIO COMMITTEES FOOD SECURITY AND FOOD SAFETY WORKSHOP in February 2016 PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES

  2. Presentation Outline Introduction Update on other progress made by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), Department of Health, and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) (and its entities) Conclusion

  3. Introduction The Joint Portfolio Committees responsible for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Health, and the DTI held a workshop in February 2016 to discuss matters related to food security and food safety. Departments were given a mandate to coordinate activities and consider issues raised at the meeting. Several engagements between the Departments and stakeholders have been undertaken. The recent listeriosis outbreak has demonstrated the improved collaboration between the departments, however, more needs to be done to be proactive and minimise foodborne diseases outbreaks.

  4. Update on issues raised in February 2016

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  16. Conclusion Significant positive progress has been made in relation to coordination of activities between the various Departments. The Inter-departmental Food Safety Coordinating Committee (IDFSCC) to work on a feasibility study to determine the best model for an integrated food control system in the country. Challenges to address rapid and continuous responses to food safety issues must be addressed at different levels of the state, e.g., • Developing and approval of the necessary legislations, • Providing necessary funding, • Prioritising food safety

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