Every person along the food chain is responsible for food safety. However, food producers and processors hold the primary responsibility of keeping food safe for consumption. Failing to do so may result in the contraction of foodborne diseases among the population, which can then affect socioeconomic development. According to a World Health Organization commentary, the impact of unsafe food costs low- and middle-income economies like the Philippines around US$ 95 billion in lost productivity each year. To avoid these devastating effects, food producers and processors comply with food safety standards and regulations.

Join us on this webinar in partnership with the Philippine Department of Agriculture and learn about the food safety standards in the agriculture and fisheries sector from Ms. Karen Roscom, Chief Science Research Specialist of the Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS). Gain knowledge from Dr. Liza Battad, Assistant Secretary for Regulations of the Department of Agriculture (DA), as she discusses the updates and developments of the Food Safety Act of 2013, and the role of the DA Food Safety Focal Group.

 

Title: Food Safety Standards in the Philippines

Cost: Free

 

 

 

 

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