Goal

Strengthen policies and programs for addressing food safety hazards.

FROM Commitment: Policies and programs for food safety

Government / Philippines

Bureau of Plant Industry

Partner organisations:
Multilateral organisations, including United Nations (UN) agencies: World Health Organization
Country government at any administrative level: Department of Science and Technology, Department of Health
Date made: 31 Oct 2021
Related event: 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit
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NAF SMARTness index Low Find out more
Targeted location National - None.
Targeted population Overall population (all ages, both sexes)
Primary indicator Number of policies and programs developed and implemented
Primary indicator baseline TBD
Primary indicator target TBD
Duration January, 2022 - December, 2026

Goal action plan

Upgrading the capabilities of consumer in ensuring food safety would be done and scientific bases of the regulatory system would be strengthened. This will focus on regulations, food safety standards, GAP, GMP in the production of food from primary production, post-harvest handling, distribution and processes.

Nutrition Action Classification

Enabling

  • Financial
  • Operational
  • Leadership and governance
  • Research monitoring and data

Policy

  • Food environment
  • Food supply chain
  • Consumer knowledge
  • Nutrition care services

Impact

  • Undernutrition
  • Diet
  • Obesity and diet-related NCDs
  • Food and nutrition security

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