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‘Secretariat also expresses its gratitude othe Chairs and Vice-Chairs for ther dedicated ha work and the exceptional manner in which they conducted the meeting; to the topic and theme

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FOREWORD

‘The 1996 World Food! Summit Rome Declaration eatin the right of everyone to have access ta safe and nutritious feod, consistent with the right to adequate food and the fondamenal right of everyone to he free from hunger ‘The World Food Summit Plan of Action recognises that: "Food secutity exists when all people, at all snes, have physial and economie acceso suficient, sae, and mutitious feod (0 meet their dietary needs and foo preferences for an active and healthy life Ensuring the quality and safety of foo is therefore an essential consideration in any fed security programme

‘The Fifty thie World Heath Assembly (May 2000) adopted a resolution calling upon WHO and its Member States to recognise food safety as an essentat public health Function, with the goa of

‘developing sustainable, integrated food safes systems forthe reduction of health risk along the tentre food chan, The reslstion also asked WHO to encourage evidence-based strategies for the {control of food-borne diseases ad to provide guidance in prontizing such strategies,

FAO has always given high priority to programmes and activities dealing with fod quality, safety and consumer protection, WHO has also had a continuing commitment to the fundamental Principle that ensuring food safety is an essential activity and an integral part of any public heath programme,

‘On many occasions, FAO and WHO Member Countries expressed their deste for fora tobe eld,

‘outside the existing negotiation meetings, where they could exchange information and experiences fon fod safety tes that are of national ad tans-ntionl ipo

“The Communiqués ofthe Okinawa (2000) and Genoa (2001) G-8 Suits encouraged FAO and

‘WHO to organize period international meetings of fos safety regulators to advance the process

of science-based public consultations Following the successful First FAOAWHO Global Forum of Food Safety Regulators held in Marrakesh, Morocco in January 2002, under the general theme of

“Improving Fficency and Transparency in Fowd Safety Syvtems ~ Sharing Esperiences", FAQ and WHO convened the Second Global Forum of Food Safety Regulators in Bangkok, Thailand, from 12 to 14 October 2004, with Building effective food sulery systems ws the min theme The Forum was most generously hosted by the Gloverament of the Kingdom of Thailand and wes suppomed by the Governments of Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Haly, Japan, Norway, United Kingdom, United States of America and the European Commission It provided the

‘opportunity for food safety regulators fom all pans of the world to meet together outside the

‘stal negotiating crles to exchange information and experiences on important food safety iss 1d promote parinerships and cooperation among al fod safety regulators and stakeholders for the benefit of safer food forall,

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‘TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Dating be responses and ss fern Sakshi iin

the framework of «national ate wa — Legal hasis for food safety official and non-official control 4

‘Training personnel of official food safety conrol services 5

ow officia serves foster and enforce the implementation of HACCP by industy and

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Food inporExpar Control and Cerificaton 7

QOD SAFETY RAPID ALERT SYSTEMS CC St SEEt Sc ccttBetccczzadi

‘Food Contamination Monitoring and Food-borne Disease Sureilance at National

{ternational Cooperation on Food Contamination and Fond-homme Disease Surveillance 10 Dealing with emerging sks related wo the environment and new weehnologies a LÍ Prevention and response to ilentionalcontaniation Seal

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‘APPENDIX I Welcome speech by Mr Apichart Pongarihaduihai, National

Bure of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards 59 APPENDIX ll _ Opening remarks by Dr Kerstin Leiner, WHO Sĩ APPENDIXTV— Opesingspessh by MEH, dẻ Hasn, FAO ra APPENDIX V Opening address of HE Chaturon Chassang, Deputy Prime

APPENDIX VI Provisional Agends RT) APPENDIX VII Keynote address by Mr R Fadden, Canadian Food Inspection

APPENDIX VIIL Keynote areas by MS Slorach, Chairperson of the Codex

APPENDIX IX _ Working papers ofthe Second Giobal Forum of Food Safe

APPENDIX ae List of Confesence Room DOMES ee DD ` ee mi

Second Gloal Forum of Food Safety Regulators Procedings 1 INTRODUCTION (Agenda Item 1)

1 The Second Giobal Forum of Food Safety Regulators (GF-2) provided an opportunity for food safety cegulatory officials fom 90 counties to exchange experiences and also diseuss

‘actions to improve collaboration on food safety The Forum was also atended by 10 international spoveramental and non-governmental organizations and observers having an intrest in food safety

‘matters The list fal participants is attached as Append

2 Mr Apichart Pongstihadulchai, Seoretary-General, National Bureeu of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards of Thailand extended 4 mos cordial and warm veloome 10 the participants, He expressed his hope that GF-2 would ereae heer and closer elationships between

‘countries Appendix Ib,

3 Ms Kerstin Leimer, Assistant Director-General, Sustainable Development and Healthy vironments, World Health Organization (WHO) welcomed the participants and thanked the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand for hosting GF-2 and the donor countries for their Financial suppor, She reminded delegates of the high incidence of food-bome diseases in oth developed and developing counuies and their impact on peblicfalth systems and economic productivity The speaker acknowledged that national food safety systems are increasingly tilizing «food chain approach to address food safety issues, She also mentioned several major Initiatives in which WHO was involved, together with FAO and other international organizations, sch a the Sandatds and Trade Development Facility (STE) and the Imemational Food Safety

‘Authorities Network (INFOSAN) (Appendix ID,

4 MeHartwig de Hsen, Assistant Director-General, Economic and Social Deparment, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) highlighted the importance of the adoption of internationally agreed standards He underlined tha the resulting increase in cost of compliance required great deal of capacity building and that inorder to meet these demands, FAO has boca Snvolved in a variety of initstives These iacuded the International Ponta on Food

‘Safety, Animal and Plat Health the STDF and, often in cooperation with WHO, the organization

‘of repional food safety conferences and the provision of tools and guidelines He emphasized that the holistic food chain approach was the mont efective way to addres food safety problems {Appendix IV),

$ The Forum was opened by HE Chaturon Chaisang, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand He refered to the First Global Forum of Food Safety Regulators (Marakesh, Mococco, 2003) and the FAO/WHO Regional Conferences on Food Safety for Europe and for Asia and the Pacific He indicated that Thailand's initiative to host GF-2 was reflective of the Govemment’s enqhasis on food safety, as 2004 had been named “Food Safety Year" in Thailand He then dzew the attention of the participants to some key issues and underlined thats song politcal commitment was needed to implement a clear and effective national strategy (Appendix V)

ADOPTION OF THE PROVISIONAL AGENDA (Agenda Item 2)

6 The Forum elected Mr Apichart Pongsrihadulchai, Secretary-Generl, Thai, Nations Bureau of Agscultural Commodity and Food Standards and Mr Pakdee Pothsirt, Secretary General, Thai Food and Drug Administration, as co-Chairmen The Forum further elected Mr Stove Hathaway of New Zealand and Mr Alex Seremula ofthe Republic of South Aftca as co View Chairpersons

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7 Mr Pongscihadulchai formally opened the Forum and the participants adopted the Prosisional Agenda of the Forum (Appendix VI) He drew the pariegants atention to the Concept Paper, emphasing that the Global Forum was not intended o lead to recommendations, but rater toa clarification of issues and thatthe Forum Proceedings would summarize the main issues discussed

KEYNOTE ADDRESSES (Agenda Item 3)

3, Mr Richard Fadden, President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, presented the fist keynote address on Building effective food safety systems: application of risk analysis (Appendix Vib Mr Fadden recalled the current and future challenges to food safety and lobaization He outlined thatthe Canadian response to these challenges was based onthe risk analysis approach developed by Codex, diviing responsibilities between Health Canada and the

‘Canadian Foos Inspection Agency Mr Fadden stressed the importance of collaboration between federal, provincainertorialtothortes and all stakeholders in the food system and the importance of a strong governmental role in ensuring the safety of the food supply Ching the ceximple of the recent discovery of @ BSE ease, he Jemonstrated the Canadian risk analysis 3øroich including a new risk assesmient for food safety and animal health and regular

‘communication with staksholders an foreign goveraments

9 Me Start Alexander Slorach, Acting DielorGenerl of the National Food Adnioisration in Sweden and Chairman of the Coxex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) presented the second Keynote address onthe Complementarity becween CAC normative work and the Global Fora (Appendix VII) He recalled the different kinds of text elaborated by Codes, namely standards, guidelines and codes of practices The speaker noted tha while dhe Global Fora focus on information exchange apd experience sharing Codex activites consist mainly of normative work, but als include the exchange of information and promotion of capacity building Hence, sich Global Fors should facilitate consensus building im Codex negotiations R was otc that both the SPS and TBT Agreements refer to interatonal standard Seung Bodies with Codex being the main player in the To area He suggested some questions for discussion concerning the seas respectively covered by Codex and the Global Fora as wel as the way they ean help developing counties to build effective food safety systems Finally, he urged the participants 10 paicipate atively in the Forum discussions

10 inorder co focus the Forum discussions under the main theme of Building Effective Food Safery Systems, ro sub themes had been identified to mest the aceds expressed by developing and developed counties, including: Sirengthening Official Food Safety Control Services and Epidemio-survellane of Food-borne Diseases and Food Safes Rapid Alert Systems, User each sabstheme, some specifi areas of concer sere farther discissed, ll of which were introdced by

‘working documents presented by fod sfely experts and further discussed in plenary

11, Two workshops, one for each substheme, were organized to identify and promote partnerships in these elds based on the discussions in plenary and relevant Conference Room Documents provided by countries and international organizations

‘STRENGTHENING OFFICIAL FOOD SAFETY CONTROL SERVICES (Agenda Item 4)

12, The theme paper, presented by Mr Paul Merlin on behalf of the Joint FAOAWHO Secretariat of the Forum (he Secretariat, described the ferent elements of & nations food control system and discussed three posible types of organizational structures for national food control systems, namely a multiple agency, single agency and integrated systems

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13, He hen presented key management elements of food safety conto) services that would improve their effectiveness, including tusk definition and harmooization, effective supporting legislation and crisis preparedness Finally, specific Issues of developing counties for which technical assistance would he useful were rise, suchas weak basi fradUuetre, a fagiented food processing industry, dual standards for export and dontestie maths anda ack of resources (or offical services

"must work 29 ensoe that consumer's health and interests are adequately protected, consumers

na also play role in ensring the safety ofthe food they consume

17, The speaker noted that effective food contol a the national level can he undermined by the existence of Fragmented legislation, mulspl jrisdiction, and inconsistencies in enforcement and weaknesses in food surveillance and mentoring Responsibilities should be shared by rational governments, farmers food processors and manulaturers, food reales, caterers and

18 The speaker emphasized thatthe development of effective national multi-discilinry, Interagency networks utilizing the food chain approach can be hampered by disnsreemen's regarding areas of competence of national authorities

Follow-up Discussion

19 Several delegations note the importance ofthe involvement of all stakeholders, including consumers and industry, ineffective national integrated food safety systems and informed the Forum of various actions taken By goveramental authorities and intematonal agencies to engage

‘those groups in food safety matters

20 The following points emerged from the discussion:

+ Countries must addeess consumer interests and enuble consumer pariipaion, both in traning and in decision making activities, in the development of re-organization and implementation of ational food safety systems,

+ Tots important to gain politcal commitment to ensure food safety along the emie food hain This ean be achieved by establishing high level food safety advisory bois

4 Second Global Fram of Food Safety Regulators - Proceedings + National and sub-national imeraction and coordination is inportant in the implementation

‘ofa national foo safety strategy

+ When counties ae able to develop and implement effective end comprehensive national food safety strategies, the regional or iterational shaing of these policies with otber foun safety regulators allows vourtres to beiter garner the political will to advance food

safety,

‘+ Eslucating and involving farmers inthe production of safe food is als important

+ Consumers stould he educated in hygienic handling and proper cooking of food, as well asin the imporance of making wise nutritive Food choices to prtee thet own and theit family’s health Proper food labeling can also assist in protecting consumer heal, both inthe areas of fod safety and nuttin, The current global epidemic of obesity requires Imerventions by all stakeholders to promote healthy lifestyles and heathy diets

21, The participants were informed that the WHO Five Keys 10 Food Safety ae an example of

4 Source ofthe busi information the consumer needs to proict themselves and their failies From fod safety outeeak

[Legal basis for fod safety official and non-official control (Agenda Item 4.2)

22 Mr Alex Seremula, Deputy Director ofthe Department of Agriculture in the Republic oF South Africa outlined the legislative framework that governs fod safety contol in that county,

“The speaker gave a detailed account of the various departments involved in food safety, the respective roles and mandates, ts well isthe relevent private sector food quality assurance and cetiicaton schemes operating in that country He explained that despite the complexity ofthe

‘System and the large number of players involve, is coordinated implementation i

ensure food safety fom fre to fork,

23 He mote the value of the co-existence of private sector standards, such as ISO stad,

‘with official standards He emphasized that counties cannot base their arguments in international tuade disputes on these privat standatds, but need 0 lize officially recognized standards

24 ‘The delegate ofthe Netherlands highlighted the legal basis of the foo safety system ofthe European Union Inthe past decades, legislation in the field of food safety has been largely Ihurmonized cron the EU, which hs ed to uniformity of requirements for counties exporting (0 the EL Member States, The speaker noted that emergencies related to food and foc preition

‘that have occurred inthe past 15 year have urged the European Union wo strengthen their food safety systems in order to protect consumers These hazards comprise food-borne diseases, 29onoses tesiiue f unwanted substances in food and dangerous animal diseases

25 The EU “White paper on food safety” establishes the cument food safety policy in the European Union and is based on the esk analysis approach In this framework, the EU General Food Lav of 2002 has led to the establishment ofthe European Food Safety Authority and several Tega measures to be enforced by the Memher States Some of the key elements are 1) the responsibil’ of producers for safe food and 2) the task of the Government to check that this responsibility is adequstely met, IL was noted that waceabilty throughout the entre (noi

‘redaction chain is also an imporant tol to strengthen consumer confidence

26 The speaker highlighted the challenge of developing a more holistic approach to dealing

‘with food risks by comparing dffreat risks wile ceaining optimal consumer protectin, tt was roted that a balance should be found between dealing wth microbiological risks and risks of|

‘chemical residues The speaker emphasized that food safely requirements in the European Uaion

ưe te same for local producers as for countries exporting tothe EU Member States,

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27, The speaker emphasized that industrialized countries mst be aware of the constants of developing counties in exporting t indusialized counties as developing countries do not sways have adequate prodction ad conte! facities to comply with international or EU food Safety standards Accordingly technical assistance, capacity building and partnerships are

‘important nstuments to soppor counties with specie needs

an aggresive srategy in Favour of consumer awareness so that consumers can play a prowctive

Je in fostering improvement in food contol services

28, The following points emerged from the discussion:

+ Private standards such as the EUROPGAP scheme, ineodaced by rewilers are often stricter than EU or Codex standards and could therefore ats technica are wade + Partnerships hetween food control agencies in developed and developing counties help seduce the diferences in food legislation

+ ‘The application ofthe principle of “as sae a possible" and that of "as safe as necessary"

as a bass for foo safety decisions, reflect diferent philosophies in the expression ofthe appropriate level of protection

‘+Food expons, including food aid, to countries which do not have the capacity to contol thelr quality and safety need to he in conformity with the sepultions of the exponting em)

30 The participants noted the need to conduct an analysis of the food safety situation in

‘African countries and to use such an analysis to assess thei necds in capacity building and technical asistance They were informed of an FAO snd WHO plan to carry out this analysis in connection with the joint Regional Conference on Food Safety for Affe, scheduled to take place

in 200s,

‘Training personnel of offical food safety control services (Agenda tem 43)

31 Mrs Clute Gado Scientific Adviser of the Permanent Representation of France to FAO

‘utined the trsning of oficial ood sfety control services personel, She began by reviewing the

‘context in which official contol services operate, with rapid and sigaticant changes tha call for

‘onsiant adjsiment inthe ability of food safety contol personnel

32 The speaker emphasized the importance of distinguishing the Uhee types of taining: pre- tecritment taining, which should cover the full ange of ability required at reraitment,post- recruitment occupational euining given before taking up duties and staf development or Taner

‘waining Taining needs should be defined through multifactor analysis of the context in which control personnel operate

28 twas noted that waning is an essential ool fr building the capacity of contol authorities

‘ad for managing human resources, lt reqsres a specific pliey and proper resources The speaker ted that the organization of a national or regional taining mechanism needs to reflect the mandates and responsibilities of official control services The taining progranne should cover

‘ Second Global Foray of Food Safty Regulators - Proceedings all aspects relating to the activity of official food safety como service personnel, inchting knowledge, experience and self-management skills

Follow-up Diseussion

34 The dscussants stress the strategic value of trsining for implementing effective food Safety control systems and eniized the Tack of resources made available by governments Several delegations noted tha the absence of local expertise mean that training hạ tobe sooght

‘outside the naiosal context incurring high costs and luting resources for local experts The

‘delegations called forthe support, especialy from FAO and WHO, of inatves to develop trdning opportunites, including hasie waning, for food safety contol personnel It was also stressed that the growing focus om share responsibility needed to be accompanied by the traning fof producers and consumers through their respective associations, i order to help them tố shoulder their new responsibilities

35 The representative ofthe European Commission informed the Forum af te proposal to se

‘up European training centre for official food safety control officials This centre was to be rn

by the Food and Veterinary Office based in Dublin sland, and would be open to inspectors fom [EU Member States as well as those trom developing counties exporting tothe Community (3000 taineesscbedblel or 006) The represcntative ofthe LAEA dre atention ta Conference Room Document 22 on activities in food safety taining proposed by the Joint FAOMLAEA Division of [Nuclear Techniques in Food and Asriculu

ẤT She also noted that, in fostering HACCP implementation, itis vital that governments have Sulficent capabilities to perform the tasks, Governments should allocate resources and whch necessary, reorganize the Works and workforces to support the industry HACCP generic wees, fhzard identification and contol guides could be provided t9 enhance the development and 10 ensure uniformity and seiemific integrity Schemes for recognition of the HACCP system, such {8 aut and cenficetion, would enhance effective implementation and market access

38 She added that HACCP is one risk management tol HACCP alone cannot resolve food safety problems, and should he complemented by other control measures such as monitoring programmes at primary production for agriculture chenvals, polls, continents and natural toxin, traceability and labelling

38 She copeluded by noting hat the HACCP programme should he kept simple and based on science and Intemational standards, Counties should shae experiences and collaborate ia {caning FAO and WHO can assist in tsining and make available relevant information [Assistance to smal scale entepreneurs and the lesser experienced countries shoul be focused,

Second Gael Forum of Food Safety Regulators - Proceedings 2 Follow-up Discussion

40, Several delegations described similar positive experiences in governmental support to HACCP implementation There was general agreement that sal scale producers have particular needs in terms of HACCP implementation due tothe often limited hunsin resources availabe in these enterprises, Difficulties in conducting proper hazard analysis, as well as auditing were

‘mentioned as other areas of concern

441, Severa delegates thanked the international organizations for their suppor in introducing HACCP in thei country and urged counties with a long experience in HACCP to support thent

by sharing their experiences

42 There was discussion about the use of sentificaton schemes with a general agreement that these are mostly used for market acess and provide only one piece of evidence that a proper and efficient system sin pace

43 The representative of the FAO Secretariat announced the current development of an FAOAVHO guidance docuneat to support HACCP implementation in small scale businesses and suggested tothe delegates, in particule trom developing counties, to patipate in its slaboration

by taking par in che F-forum organized by FAO for this purpose

Food ImporvExport Control and Certification (Agenda Ttem 4.5)

4 The presentation by Ms Karen Stuck, Assistant Administrator of the Foal Safety Inspection Service, United States of Americ’ focused on the purpose of import controls, principles for designing an import contol programme and the tool available for carrying ot impor contol programmes

45, The speaher noted thatthe SPS Agreement permits counties to establish their own level

of protection provided the standards are based on science, applied consistently and are transparent The speaker outlined the tools available for import control programmes which Include equivalence determination, audits, por-of-enry inspetions, automated systems faclite rapid clearance and statistically based random sapling

46 A paper on Food Export Contol and Cetifcaton was presented by Ms Shashi Sareen, Director, Export Inspection Couneil of India The speaker noted that while most governmens focus on import systems only, food export control and certification sueh as that implemented by Tra plays an portant oe n assuring food safety and quality

47, Advantages ofthe food export certification include eduction ofthe tie required to test food imports, minimization of import rejection, decreased duplication, cost effectiveness, reduced

‘aration of food prodvets and improvement of the exponing county's image Tndia has developed rues for expor ceaification ana implements these rules for several commodities, MS Sarcen outlined the challenges faced by developing counties when exponing to major importing

‘markets and made soggestions on setons needed ta overcome them,

48 Mr Henri Relwtze, Depoty Head of Uni, European Commission, presented Conference Room Document 28 ơn Practical considerations of the operation of the EU imporvexport controls

49 AS part of is gradual tegration, the European Community has enacted detailed legislation for the contol of foods imporced from third counties Regulations on the impor of

Second Global Forum of Pood Safty Regulator «Proceedings prodocts of animal origin were the Fst to be put in place, covering aspects relating to public health and animal health They place primary responsibility for inspection and entiation onthe competent authorities of the exporting county, in follow-up to an evaluation mission of the Commissions Food and Veterinary Offi (FVO), With the exception of plant health regulations applying to selected frit and vegetables, impor regulations for foodstuffs of non-animal origin

ae at a less advanced stage of Commenity harmonization However, on | Jamsary 2006, new regulations will be introduced that wall enforce the integration of the food import cont system tnd reduce the area of competence remaining ander national legislations

50, The speaker noted that contol envisaged in community legislation are made by the inspection services ofthe Member Stats under the supervision of the FVO They can take place atthe border oF a destination, depending on the foods imprted The nature std frequency of

‘ctu material contol, basically in laboratory analysis, ate determined by the level af risk and the results of previous controls of products ofthe sime origin The special needs of developing countries if they are 1 adapt tothe new conditions of 2606, wil be taken into account by the Coramission, especially as regards time frames, traning and technica assistance

Follow up Discussion

SI Several countries commented that while the WTO allows for a determination of

‘equivalence, this concep is olten dificult o implement Ic was pointed ou that 2 standanl coding fjstem and common language would fecilate food trade and impor assurances Several delegates commented that Codex standards should be expanded to cover all fod safety needs (eg, limits om microbiological contamination) and be more delaled, Also, the issue of food

‘quality should be given due consideration as a large proportion of foe! impor rejections are cused by quality deficiencies

52 twas noted that food safety authorities should also be held to a standard of performance

5 aconsisientsandand of performance Tor food agencies will increase trust and confidence in the Safety of exported products Other delegates noted tht infastractue development in counties

‘would contribuie 40 faciliating food Wade, Some delegations emphasized the moral and humanitarian responsibility of counires, especially those which food may be tranepoded ưongh,

to assist im coordinating and monitoring of the safety of food imports in order to protect

‘consumers in a country where the food safety programmes have been disturbed due to & major

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SURVEILLANCE OF FOOD-BORNE DISEASES (hd) AND FOOD SAFETY RAPID ALERT SYSTEMS (Agenda Item 8)

53 The theme paper presented by Dr Peter Karim Ben Embarek on behalf of the Secretariat, argued that due tothe globalization of the food supply andthe fbd, there isa need for slobal fed surveillance Such global surveillance networks nis be Based on dat generated and share from rational surveillance systems He highlighted tht the objectives of surveillance are to inform response sjsiems, allow informed interventions, and provide a basis for efficient risk based strategies to lower the burden of disease

SE Ie was emphasized that the vast challenges in implementing global food-borne disease

‘surveillance and food safety rapid ale systems, including the large variety in counties capacity

to detect, investigate and snitgate foed-borse diseases, necessitate international cooperation and assistance The speaker then deserted the sole of international organizations such as FAO and

‘WHO in developing such networks

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45 The speaker outlined the Inerational Health Regulations (IHR), which now cover only three diseases (cholera, plague and yellow fewer) and are undergoing revision to include all events of fnerational public health importance, These events include infectious and non- Infectious diseases and untccepable level of micro organisms, toxins and chemicals in foods

‘The revised IHR will ako provide guidelines for implementing surveilance systems, In addition

to these and othor international requirements, sich as the WTO SPS Agreement, he speker then briefly le the ongoing integration of existing and new surveillance, alert and response systems

in FA and WHO For example:

— Global Alert and Response System

= Global Outbreak Alem and Response Network

= Global Public Health Information Network

= Global Chemical Incident Alert and Response System

~ Global Salmonella Surveillance system

58 Thevideo conference served to 1) highlight the important aspects of INFOSAN related 10 food-bome disease surveilance: 2) demonstrate the potential for real-time discussion between food safety regulators: and 3) show the importance of interaction between surveillance persoane! and food safety regulators,

Follow-up Discussion:

59 The panicipants congratlated WHO and FAO on this initiative and requested mote information on becoming a member of INFOSAN The Secretariat noted that counties may have rnurmerous focal points based on the numberof relevant agencies in those countries However, for sake of efficiency, there will only be one officially designated INFOSAN emergency contact in

wo Second Global Pram of Food Safety Regulator «Proceedings Food Contamination Monitoring and Food-borne Disease Surveillance at National Level (Agenda Item §.0)

63 The topic puper was presented by Dr Danilo Lo Fo Wong Danish Zoonosis Cente He coutlined the general purpose of food-borne diseases surveillance: to establish baseline, to

‘measure the burden of Tood-bome diseases, to monitor wends and pattems in endemic diseases, 10 etect and investigate outbreaks (o initialize targeted action to evaluate interventions and ep Proritize fons and resources Survillaice is a prerequisite for qualified feedback te Stakeholders He further deseribed the different types of surveillance systems, These ean be ppussve or active, syndrome or laboratory based general or sentinel, cominsous o termite Aisjoimed or tegrated In general the intensity of surveillance is dependent on social practical and financial parameters He illeated these principles by descnbing the Danish ational Integrated saionelia surveillance model, The successful implementation ofthis system can be accredited to the close cooperation Hetwsen the public and piste sestor and between medial and

‘veterinary epidemiologists and microbiologists, The system i based on integration of dala from animals, food snd humans, enabling the altbntion of human eases of salmonellos's t specific foods through genetic fingerprinting of relevant strains from all thece sctos Similar typing systems ae being developed for other imprantfood-bome pathogens,

Follow up Discussion

63 Delegates commended Denmark for its achievements in developing such aa efficient system, However, several delegates noted the high cost of such a surveillance system and exprested the need for support 10 developing countries establish food-borne disease surcillance systems, Other delegates relerred to similar systems to the ote presented by the Speaker In some instances, it was noted that having acces industry data was a mujor dificult was stated that the sytem could not be used o evaluate wansmission of pathogens fom humans

to animals

64, To those who were concemmed about the cos ofthe Danish system, the speaker, while scknowledging the high cost of the system, argued thal other less eosty surveillance systems, Ise on the same principles could be - and were being - established also in developing counties,

‘Ther level of sophistication would then match available resources, More than necessarily looking for new resources the real issue was to use existing resources to focus testing strategically (a relevant sectors and then ensure central compilation of dala Some ofthe developing counties

‘aicipating inthe Gla WHO Salm-Surv Network were starting to mave inthis direction,

(4 "The speaker state tat sureitlance dat, integrated with and compared to epidemiological dat, allows for more rapid detection af fond-home ines and trace back to denff implicated Tots of foo,

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6 The speaker desribed the robust monitoring ad alert system tha exists nthe United lates of America for protecting consumers and suggested thatthe elements of a successfal tational monitoring system could be applied inierationally, The speaker acknowledged that several regional and international surveillance and alert programmes have been developed 10 sccomplish this goa, He recommended that WHO, together with FAO, serve asthe fal point of global food safety surveillance ystem,

169, The speaker encouraged all countries to initiate fond-bome surveillance programmes He

“cautioned that once surveilance begins, counties may experience the paradox of sUEceSS Le ø Successful surveillance programme will Find tore css of foed-bome disease so it may appear thatthe problem of food-borne disease i increasing, Finally, the speaker encouraged couneies 0 tuilor heir risk communication messages to Ti the needs of hei coun:

Dealing

53) th emerging risks related to the environment and new technologies (Agenda Tem

70 Mr Aloxander Haslberger, Profesor at the University of Vienna, presented paper prepared on behalf ofthe FAO/WHO Secretariat which focused on the possible consequences of

‘merging technologies sed in food pretion, The speaker noted thal exidence has shown that new technologies used in food proton often improve food security, but may also rest in fdverse environmental eifects and raise ethical ad food salety concerns Ia addition to genetic Imodification (GM), the moder methods cited also inchde the induction of unspecific mutagenesis und marker directed breeding

71 The speaher emphasized thatthe relevant Caden tenis, a6 well as the Cartagent Protocol

‘on Biosafety provide imemational guidance and regulation forthe safety of GM foods sind for felsied enviroomental safety He underlined the imporance of a thorough molecular characterization of GM organism, impoved moves forthe assessment of gene Flow and furter researc into subsequent risk management options The speaker asserted that special attention

‘needed i the asessment of Incl gvo-ccologcal conditions influencing the environmental sul

Of living maified organisms, He also drew attention to the consequences of eavironment Fesponses to agrculral practices which may have consequences for humas health and flevelopment, sich as within the food chain, Iwas emphasized tht ethical considerations should flso be ipeluded when evaluating all the aspects associated with the safety of modern food pravetionlechnologies including aro-ecological and soie-ecoaomic factors

Follow-up Discussion:

72, Delegations expressed their views om this topic, with some noting the curren initiatives in

‘Weir country celatng to exviconmenta Issues and Goncems wih the safety of food produced by

‘modem technologies The Chairman of the Cadex Alimentarius Cominssion announce the re- fstablshnent of the Codex Intergovernmentat Task Force on Foods Derived from Moder Biotechnology and that the Goveenment of Japan would send out a circular iter to Codex Memiser countries 10 solieit priorities for new work for the Task Force, Delegations were encouraged to submit thee proposals at thal ine

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73, The following points emerged from the diseussion:

= Genetic modification of organisms can be compared in some ways to the natal evolutionary changes of genes in nature;

‘The isue of nteleetuai property sights related GM foods must he considered

The safety of GM pris shouldbe assessed on ease by-case basis

‘The corxistence of GM and non-GM crops should be minimized:

‘Traceabily/product tracing labelling and post-market monitoring of GM foods are important,

‘Governments must consider the ethics of testing the safety of GM fous

74, An observer emphasized che necessary clements of national capacity needed to regulate

GM foods, including mandatory environmental assessment, manvatory human safety evaluation, science-based food safely standards, postmarket monitoring, mindalory labelling, taceabilty requirements, stakeholder input fom te initial phases and strict iabliy provisions The observer noted that many’ courtres locked some or all of these elements, and a they also have other priorities competing for limited resources for food safe, they must be allowed to prioritize these sources nationally and not be pressured regain their positon on GM Toods

Prevention and response fo intentional contamination (Agenda lem 5.4)

75 A paper on intentional contamination of food was presented by Dr Jorgen Schlunt, Director, Food Safety Deparment, WHO The speaker noted that while WHO work related (0

‘nentonal contamination has bees ongoing for some time, the importance of these issues has Increased since the terorst attacks on the United States of America in 2001 The malicious

‘contamination of fod for terorist purposes was cited a + eal ad current thea, and it was noted that deliberate contamination of food at one lotion could have global pubic health implications,

‘16, ‘The Fifty-fith World Health Assembly in May 2002 equested WHO to provide tools and

‘support to Member States to increase the capacity of national health systems to respond to such vents, I was underlined that outreaks ofboth vnntenional and deliberate for-bomne diseases Should be managed by the sane mechanisms

77, The speaker assented that sensible precautions, coupled witk song surveillance and response capity, constitute che mest effective way of countering emergencies, including food terri, It was emphasized that consideraion of deliberate acts of food sabotage should be incorporated into existing programmes for controlling the production of safe Tood as the strengthening of such programmes will bh increase Member States" capacity to reduce the increasing burden of food-borne illness and help them toadress the thveat of fod terrorism The speaker highlighted that prevention, alhovgh never completely effective, iy the fist line of defence and that the Key to preventing food terrism is esublisment and enhancement of eaiqing Tood safety management programmes and implementation uf reasonable seewiQ measures It was noted that WHO has developed a guidance document on the subject for governments a wel a6 for industry and provides adviee on stengthening national systems 10 Tespond more efficiently to potential food terorsm The speaker sated dt WHO can also coordinate existing intemaional systems for public health disease surveillance and emergency response, including food tetorcm Finally tbe representative from WHO undesined the

‘importance ofthe new international network, INFOSAN Emergency, aimed at informing Member

‘tales and supporting international response it the event of an outbreak

78 _Me Leslye Fraser, Director, Oiice of Regulation and Policy atthe US FDA Center of Food Safety nd Applied Nutrition provided the Forum with an update on the implementation of

Second Gloel Forum of Food Safety Regalo: Proceedings 8 the registration and prior notice interim final rule under the US Bioterrorism Act The speaker explained that following the evens of 11 Sepuember 200, te United States Congress had passed

‘new law that provides the US Food and Brug Administration with more authority c prevent, repre fr and respon co acs of bicterrosm and other public health emergencies,

79, The speaker explained that because of the new requirements, FDA will now bave an inventory ofall domestic and foreign facilites that manufacture, process, pack or old food for human or animal consumption in the United States This information wil help the FDA determine the location and source of food-bore ines, ether intentional of accidental; ad quickly nosity facilites that may be affected In addition, the speaker noted that FDA must be noiied in advance of any shipments of food for humans and animals tat are imported into the United States, which wil allow FDA to hese target food inspections and help Inlercept contaminated products

Follow up Discussion

80 During the discussion, it vas emphasized that communicating efficiently wo Member

‘States while ensuring that information does not lead to deal use (by terrorists) is crucial sues felated to the use of pesticides in agriculture and thsir potentially negative effects were also raised, focusing on the way to Tower such use in the future, eg, through integrated pest

‘management schemes and posibly new technologies The representative of the IAEA also noted the flors of international organizations in addressing preparedness for and response to nuclear femergencies affecting agriculture, Twas generally agreed tha iterational spstemis such as INFOSAN Emergency could be instrumental in improving global preparedness and thereby & deterrent to terrorists, but tha exercises are needed to evaluate the readiness of the system

SI _ In response 19a question on the cos effectiveness of the Biterorsm Act even though there hive boen no acts of food terrorism, Mr Fraser indicated that the additonal authorities sgranted to the US FDA under the law will improve food safety, as this allows the US FDA wo adress both intentional and unietentional incidents of contamination

WORKSHOP 1: PARTNERSHIPS ON STRENGTHENING OFFICIAL FOOD SAFETY CONTROL SERVICES (Agenda Ttem 6.1)

82 The Workshop was chaired by Mr Jos Goebbels, Director of Food Inspection, National Food and Consumer Products Safety Authority inthe Netherlands

83 In order to launch the discussion, the following Conference Room Documents (CRBS) were presente:

‘+ CRD 84 by WHO Regional Office, on its suppor to member countries:

+ CRD 24 by China, CRD 25 by Norway CRD 40 by Germany CRD 54 by Thailand and (CRD 61 by Uganda on their national fond safety systems

‘+ CRD 2b Jordan on ts sisk based food import contol sytem:

‘+ CRD 23 by Safe Food Inerational, on consensus between consumers and public health orsanization

84 The Workshop recognized that both developed and developing countries should enhance tết capacties, and their food safety activities should be based on science While industy takes the prime responsibility to provide sale food, fod safety i a shared responsibility which invoWves industry, governments and consumers Countries suppor the sinle agency and the intezrated food safety systems Emphasis was put on locally consumed products and small scale producers

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185, Delegates pleaded for beter cooperation between countries t improve intemational ride control in paniular between adjacent counees and forthe fllow-op of rejected consignments

186, ‘The Workshop then fused on dtc important sss,

(Difference of standards beeween domestic and international markers

‘The Workshop noted that government commitnent is essential for food contol eapacity

as far asthe local market i eoncemed They should not just suppor he private sector to export and food safety authorities should use experience guined in matching expos demand to improve Food sefety in their own domestic marke This does not mean that export requirements should systematically apply in domestic markets; tis should be based on isk atsessinent on the

“understanding that a preventive approach is preferable Since industry is consdezed as having the prime responsibility for safe food food safety contol services should not concentrate most of {heir means on export contol, but equally balance the allocaion of their resources to contol of both domestic and export markets The gap between developed and developing countries is setting bigger because developing countries lack or do not priontize the necessiry resources at fxpertse, Therefore, intemational agencies shovld help them to assess their capacity needs and Importing countries shoul belp developing countries to build capacity The Workshop ed with satiation the offer ofthe European Commission in this el

Gl) Souna sciences as a bass ro food safety measures

‘The Workshop recalled thar even though itis impentant to develop experts to ensue that measures have rationale, itis generally simpler to base national standards and systems on standards, codes of practice and guidelines of the Codex Alimentarius I highlighted that since Food safety contol represeats a lrge numberof various activites while the resourees are linite, resources should be focused where they will have the most inypact and priorities should be

‘determined in relation to public health goals Food safety regulators have 10 deal sat ely with risks as assessed by sciences but also consumer perception of the rsk, consumers should be wvare fof entra corts related to their demands, The consultation of stakeholders is well recognized as essential, but the Workshop deplored that language used in food safety is often too obscure ad fot always consistent; to be effective risk communication should be earled out asin simple Tangusge

(ii) Keep it simple

Although science is not simple, particularly the sophistication of detection tchniques in the laboratory, the Workshop insisted on the ned for organized fod safety activites he kept 3s Simple as possible Transparency is generally requited to form consumer: systems which ate too complicated will not improve X but will confuse consumers Countries should tailor thị

‘ational Tood safety systems to their needs but "not resnvent the wheel” They should build 0n existing experiences; heelore sharing experience is essemal In general itis aot possible 10

‘biain all details in a short time and action needs to be taken without delay Thercfore,t0 be effective food safety authorities should not wat forthe last details before solving problems The Workshop recalled that good hygienic practices (GHP) are a prerequisite to HACCP imglementtion and underlined that eflective GHP systems are better than a non effective sophisticated HACCP

‘Second Global Forum of Fed Safety Regan Proeeings 1s WORKSHOP 2: PARTNERSHIPS ON EPIDEMIO-SURVEILLANCE OF FOOD-BORNE DISEASES AND FOOD SAFETY RAPID ALERT SYSTEMS (Agenda Item 6.2)

87 The Workshop was chaired by Mr Nick Tomlinson, Head of Chemical Safety Divison, Food Standards Agency in the United Kingdom,

8, The need to adapt food safety systems to keep up withthe challenges posed by the slobalization of food wade had been a recuring theme during the Global Forum, Given the potential threats to food safety right trough the food chain there was a clear need for food regulators around the world collaborate more closely and improve information exchange

9 Inthe plenary session on Wednesday 13 October a practical demonstration was given of

‘he potential application of INFOSAN, From the diseusion a the side event on Monday 11 October it was clear that several counties had a number of questions regarding the use of INFOSAN

90, Aimot the Workshop:

+ To fctiate a discussion on the practicalities of using INFOSAN and to offer suggestions

‘1 how to take the issue Forward after GF-2 to bes serve counties needs,

+ Currently one in ties people worldwide are affected by food-borne disease Many other

Food incideats have the poteatal to impact ơn consutters in more than one counts

‘Therefore, the need to share information and experience is very cleat The Workshop ws looking o explore the needs of countries and to help develop INFOSAN into a system that isof maximum benefit to all counties,

Discussion

‘91, ‘Three main areas were considered:

Placing information oo INFOSAN:

= Making use of information inthe system:

+ Operation of INFOSAN Emergency

INEOSAN

92 The need to emily clear principles for managing information was stressed so thatthe system will be as informative as possible, To avoid too meh detail it was suggested that i World not be sppropisle to ince raw dats in the system and that erteria be developed regarding the placing of information on INFOSAN, Making use of practical examples, sich #8

‘almonelain thin, would help idem the needs of counties using the system

93, The need to start with simple system which can evolve in the light of experience was recognized An important lenture shouldbe to share information a any early stage on emerging issues, such as aerylamie and furans The system should provide an opportunity to accesso isk assessment documents dealing wide these Issues This Would have the potential tO help with

‘capacity building in many couaties and also faciitate beter use of risk management resources

94, Asa way of developing the system, i was suggested that «small group of developing and

‘developed countries pilor the sytem Theit experience could be shared with other counties through an electronic forum A umber of networks and Tinks to databases were identified that

“ Second Gaba Foam of Food Safety Reguaors- Proceedings could be added to the system a laer date It was aso suggested that a workshop building on the pilot system should be convened atthe acu session ofthe Codex Alimentarius Commission

INFOSAN Emergency

95 This system is separate and distinct fom INFOSAN and is intended only for emergency Situations Individual countries remain responsible for determining and declaring food safety emergencies It was noted that Codex has adopted guidelines on sharing information in food

‘lety emergencies

96 The Workshop was informed that FAOAVHO have developed draft guidance for national INFOSAN Emergency Contact Points which will be circulated ta them for commen story consultation wil beheld to ther further develop the document

97, Ie was recognized that INFOSAN Emergency will not be wsed very frequently However,

to ensure countries are prepared to deal with emergencies, exercises should be held at frequent fnervals to tes the system The nocd o consider how to communicate with stakehollers when an emergency bas ended was also recognized

98 A numberof capacity building issues were raised including taining of contact pints and aneess tothe Intemet These were recognized tobe important issues tht need 1 be addessed for the system to Wark effectively

99, _INFOSAN has many potential benefits, Having INFOSAN in ple will go a long way towards building effective food safey systems

‘CONCLUDING SESSION

100, The concluding plenary session was devoted to the presentation of the draft summary report, che discussion on the: Chaitmen's summary and an exchange of views on possible subsequent fora,

Presentation of the draft summary report

HÔI The summaries of the plenary discusion on Strengihening oficial food safety contol Seniees and on Epidemto-surelance of food-bome diseases and fod safer rapid alert systems were presented respectively by Messs Ezzeddine Bowsit and Jorgen Sehlundt fom the Joint FAOAVHO Secretariat, The participants were asked to submit their proposals for ameadatens 10 the Seetetariat so tha thế vu report could be finalized

102, Messrs Jos Goebbels aad Nick Tomlinson reported on the results ofthe discussion during the workshops the had chased respectively on Partnerships om stengihening offical fod safety

‘contol senvces and on Parinerships on epidemio surveillance of food-bome diseases and food Safety rapid alert systems,

103, The Chairmen read their Summary, the English version of which had been distributed to the paricipants although the text was tanslated orally by interpreters, several delegates complained thar since it was not available in al she offical languages ofthe Forum, they were not

ja positon to contribute to the ciscussion The Secretariat explained that this Was due to time constants and the unavailability of «tealaion team atthe meeting It was stated that this request would be considered in future fora Neverteless, a number of comments were made by dslegations and subsequently integrated i the final version Anaex D,

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Discussion on a possible Third Global Forum (GE-3)

104 —Delogates appreciated thatthe Second Global Fonum had given them the opporsaniy to meet regulators from many counties ofall regions of the world to exchange information and share experiences on food safety issues of particular importance to them, and considered tha this had ed oa beter understanding of these Asses Conceming the holding ofa thitd Global Forom (GF3), al interventions were generally sypportive ofthe need to bold such an event Howeves, several delegates requested thit the ginal objectives of the Global Fora ~ to exchange information and experiences - should cvolve to develop a common understanding and promote action and commaitments Several delegations made suggestions on the format to reduce the number of topics and documents, and devote more time 19 discussion Ot

suggested tht the main theme of furure Fora should he less general and more focused ona hited numberof topics, It was also yroposed that future Fora could be beld back to back with egular sessions of the Codex Alimentarts Commission to sve costs, The Secretariat took note ofthese

‘comments and announced thit it would conduct an e-forum to solicit the views of the Member countries on the subject and that the resulls would e presented to delegations ateding the next session ofthe Codex Alimentarius Commission i July 2008,

(Clsing ofthe Forum

105 Mr Apichart Pongsihadulehsi officially closed the Second Global Forum of Food Safety Regulators on thal ofthe Government ofthe Kingdom of Thailand, He chunked the organizers for their effons and the delegates for tei active panicipaton inthe discussion,

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ANNEX (CHAIRMEN’S SUMMARY

[This report was discussed by the participants during the conclusion of the Forum, but was not] formally adopied as it was only available in English As such, 0 18 intended 10 reflect the

‘Chairmen's views rather than the views of the entire Foran,

‘The Second FAOMWHO Global Forum of Food Safety Regulators was convened under the main theme of Building effective food safety systems W discussed ® number of topes ner the following subahemes: Strengthening oficial food safety control services ani Epidemio surveillance of food-bome diseases and food safety rapid alert systems A toll of 384 partcipans from 90 countries and several international and non-goverumental organizations participated ia

‘he Forum,

For each sababene and topic, working papers were presented by food safety experts and Aiscased in plenary session, Likewise, a large numberof Conference Room Dociments provided

‘oppomunity for ditect exchange of country experiences Some of these were presented and

‘iscused in tao parllel workshops Delegates atively participated in the discussions and openly texprested their conceens, explaining the dificulies they face andthe ways in which they try to

‘eal with them I became very lear that food-borne disease i problem in both developing ad developed coumres, causing an unaccepably high level of human suffering and resulting in high fasts to society The role of the Codex Alimentarius Commission in establishing international standards fr ood safety and quality was recognized as complementary tothe role ofthe Global Forum in exchanging information and discussing collaborative actions towards promoting a safer fod suply

i became cleat tha profovnd changes to fod safety systems are presently taking place in some enttdev and tht many’ other countries can learn from these experiences when revising their own systems

‘The Forum discussed spect rue needs in tree main areas

‘Learning from each other:

Political commient and simplification of legal systems: Based onthe experiences shared by the participants atthe Forum, it was recognized that there isa need fora strong poieal commitment and solid legal basis to support fod safety conto systems aed actions This eomutinent should

be part of national statesy based on the sharing of responsibilities among fond safety authorities, farmers, food processors and manufacturers, food waders, cates and consumers with efective national an sub-national coordination, Based on this commitment a simplification of the legal system for food contol, which in many counties is sill fragmented and excessively complex, is necesiry I was noted that several counties now have single food kw enabling

‘united integrated ation,

A unified approach ro fod safety management: The Forum noted with interest thai number of

‘countries have taken conerete action to re-rganize thie foo safety systems towards unified of imtegrated seueture This approach should provide the basis for the involvement of all stakeholders, working together toward a common goal an helping to ensure a holistic approach

to food safety This approach also allows forthe comparison and balancing of eferet risks and

‘maximizing outcomes onthe basis of existing resources,

‘coordination is well formalized Key elements fr managing food safety control services include a risk-based prioeization system, clea tsk definition, proper taining of sal, harmonization of soals and objectives and erisis preparedness

Invgration of data to enable action: I as explained that nasional surveillance systems should be targeted toward the largest public health problems and integrate relevant data across the ene ocd production and distribution chain, incleding data on animal and plant health and human disease, Surveillance data ako needs to be linked 10 isk management and risk communication activities, The integration of dala will enable aibution of disease burden to food source, ad thereby provide a isis for targeted interventions It was pointed out that although the use of surveillance and other data to describe the scientific realty may be dane at insrnatona level, risk

‘management options and risk communication messages need to be county speci

Prevention of disease through good practices: ‘The importance of proving taining, formal and informal, at all levels ofthe fond chain, ineluding food handlers and consumers was bighlighte Consumers need to be educated in hygienic handling of food and the ‘Five Keys 0 Sater Food! [programme was presented as an exampe of food safely euiing aimed atthe community level 35,

‘well as stoall food producers, stect food vendors ele Farmers should be educated in the

‘production of safe food, in particular though the application of good agricultural practices, including integrated pest management Good manuftcturing practices and the observance of hygienic principles in food production were scen as essential in the prevention of food-borne seas In several countnes, governmental suppor for HACCP implementation has yielded postive results, However, small scale producers have particular dificulies in applying HACCP Principles, which has prompted FAO and WHO to develop a guidance document on this subject

to the existing WHO Inernational Health Regulations and glabal alent snd response stent

Providing information on national food safety regulation: ‘The Forum observed a tive |

‘demonseation ofthe new FAO Ialternaional Portal on Food Safety, Animal and Plant Health, |

‘This portal, developed jointly with OIE, UNEP, WHO and WTO will enable users to easily | access official SPS related 19 provide & vehicle for countries to share atfications on food safety measures and seoess international standards and risk assessment

» ‘Second Global Farum of Food Safety Regeator- Proceedings Reaping the Benefits of Codex: The Forum noted thatthe Codex system provides an important

‘oppontaiy for countries co work together to develop international standards in a representative

‘manner The Forum recognized the vale of greater participation inthe Codex process, supported also by the FAOMWHO Trust Fund for participation in Codex, withthe vera aim of developing

‘aly global standards and harmonizing ational standards with Codex, The recenly established Codex Trust Fund will facilitate the paticipation of developing counties in Codex activities It

‘was also suggested that developing countries would benefit fom greater use of hasie Codex txts hea building their food contol stm

Issues that need action

Capacity balling for food safety systems in developing counuries: Compliance with food inmport requirements of developed countries and meting the food safety needs of domestic consumers

‘an place heavy consraints on food safety systems in developing countries I was pointed out that

“hile the WTO Agreement allows for recognition of equvalenes, many developing counties are having difficulty proving that thet fos! safety systems are indeed equivalent to those of their

‘wading pares tas noted that WTO has recently issued a document that provides guidance in the establishment of equivalency was ageed that because ofthe importance of food safety and food trade, food safety systems in developing counties should be supported tough technical assistance, capacity building and partnerships, 28 specified in the provisions of the SPS |

‘Agreement

Intensified workin support of nasional action to combat microbiological disease from food: The |

| Forum noted the need for FAO and WHO to focus increased efforts on managing fod safety risks

| fom microbiological covlamination It called upon Codex to speed up its work on the development of guiding documents enabling Member counties to address more efiienly the

‘nicrobiological conamination of food, Such contamination most likely presently constiues the largest portion of the significant global disease burden from food, notably leading co a high morality cate in developing counties and causing the rejection of contaminated food export Risk assessments of chemical comaminants also should continue under the existing FAQ/WHO expert committees which provide scientific advice to Codex and member countries, |

Genetically Modified (GM)Fond: The Forum sessed the importance of clear communication of {estes elated to foods derived from moder biotechaology and recognition of consumers concern However, it alto acknowledged the existence of internationally agreed Codex principles and

‘uidelines forte assessment of fod safety sk elated to GM foods The Forum discussed that a

‘case-by-case, epeby-sep pre-market evaluation of each new GM food is necessary Developing sonties oRen da not hae suficient resources for in-depth evaluations and urged GM developers fnd relevant national authorities to sire such evaluations freely

Reliable food imporvexportcerifiation programmes: The importance ofa reliable food export enification programme was illistated Expor certification programmes have rouled in fecreased imporadon control, minimization of impor rejection, reduction of cost and improvement of the image of goods fiom that country The discussion of food importation programmes focused on how shese systems atlempt to ensue tat food is safe before going into

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APPENDIXI LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

LISTE DES PARTICIPANTS, LISTA DE PARTICIPANTES

Afghanistan Bangladesh

Mr Mahboob Sha Hotak MEAT.KM Email

Evaluation Department Ministry of Aricultre

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Bangladesh Secretaria

‘Tek: RBU2769594

Mr Mohammad Roshna Fax: M2 7167040

Head El: khundksr bd@hotmail com

Food Safety Department

Ministry of Healt Dr Stab Md Mabfuzur Raman

Food Safety Programme Australia Institue of Publi Heat

Australie Ministry of Health and Farily Welfare

Mobntinh

Mr Mus Baker Gb Dhaka

‘Australian Government ‘Tel: 8803989424053183

‘Agsiralian Quarantine an Inspection Fax: §80.2.8019203989.8853

Service Email: smahiur@bangla net

Department of Apreulue, Fisheries and

Edmond Barton Building

Barton ACT, GPO Box 838 De Fite Cho

Canbera ACT 2601 Dinectrice de Hyeitne et de VAssainssement

Te 61202723015 de Base

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Mr Scott Crear BP, Cotonou

“Manager, Post Masket Operations ‘Tel: (33972040240

Food Sudan Austlia New Zealand nail: altel @ yaboo.e

P.O Box 7186

CCanberea BC 2610 Bhutan

Te 6120712235

Fax: 61282712278 Mr Karna Dog

Email: scotterear6toodsandatds gov Executive Director

[Bhotan Agriculture and Food Regultory Bahrain Authority (BAFRA)

Ministry of Agriculture [Me A Nabi Mohammad Al Mirea Royal Government of Bhutan

Supervisor of Faod & Water Comtol Section P.O, Box 1071 Thiraphu

PAD, Babin Te 9752327030

P.O Box 42 Bahrain Bọc 975230700

Tels 9739461267 or 73683 Emil: Karma dtémoa govt

Bạc 973209353 toepkama@ hounalcom

Mr Cleber Ferra dos Santos

Food General Manager

Fox General Managencnt

Directorate of Foo and Toxicology

Health Surveillance Apeney - ANVISA,

Food General Management

Disectorate of For and Toxicology

Health Survilance Agency - ANVISA

Food Safety and Quality Conta Division

nvconment Health Services

Department of Health Series

‘Acting Poli Heath Officer

Food Sater and Quality Control Division

Environmental Health Services

Department of Healt Services

‘Copdioanement dela Quabé des Produits Aprtele

Ministre de Agricultre, de du

ef des Ressources Hlisigues

Ouagadoagoe Tek - 50101865 Email: ralemeŒhotmaileom,

M, Sylvestre R,Tapsoba Directeur de a mutton Laboratite national de Sane publique Ouagadougou

Burundi

Dr Georges Nsengiyumva Dizecteur Gencral de a Saat Publique Ministre def Santé Publique

BP: 1820 Bujumbura Tel: 257205167257 226020257 242542 Fax 257229190

Email: enengiyumva@ yaboo fr

e Jeemie Névhitubasa Directeur de Cabinet,

“Ministre de Agriculture et de PElevage

BP 1880 Bujumbura Tel 250229093 Fax: 257222873 Email: minagri@usan-bunet

Camboata Cambodge

‘Me Lim Tart [National Codex Contact Point CanControl Deptment Minisuy of Commerce (850/124 Sưeet Phmom Peh,

TP N55 13889/09 Fax - 552M406l66 Email carismoe@ eames com kh

Dr Pao Ann Siva (Chit of Food Safety Bureae Deparanen of Drugs and Food

‘Minisry of Health Phaom Penh

‘Tela 85523.426 034426 841 oF

BS523713 180

Food Safety Diretorte

(Canadian Food spestion Agency 159 Cleopata Dr

Asing Dieeebr Genenl

Food Directorate, Health Canada

Associle Director General

Food Directorate, Health Canada

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