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Food Safety and Agricultural Standards Challenges & Opportunities for ACP exports

Food Safety and Agricultural Standards Challenges & Opportunities for ACP exports. Dr Andrew Graffham. Food Safety – International Trade. 1 Step. 15 Steps. 9 km. 12,000 km. Challenge for ACP Exports Commodity & Who is involved. Livestock products, aquaculture & fruits and vegetables

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Food Safety and Agricultural Standards Challenges & Opportunities for ACP exports

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  1. Food Safety and Agricultural StandardsChallenges & Opportunities for ACP exports Dr Andrew Graffham

  2. Food Safety – International Trade 1 Step 15 Steps 9 km 12,000 km

  3. Challenge for ACP Exports Commodity & Who is involved • Livestock products, aquaculture & fruits and vegetables • Public sector, Private sector –large & small-scale

  4. Livestock Products • Highest risk – highest level of public regulation • Almost impossible for many ACP • High level public investment, national / regional • Disease free area (cross border movement)

  5. FRUITS & VEGETABLES AQUACULTURE Company Standards Generic Private Standards EU Regulatory framework SPS Agreement (WTO) CAC / IPPC / OIE

  6. Issues for Public Sector • Effective “voice” • Limited resources • Dual systems • Proliferation of standards • Division of responsibility

  7. Issues for Large-Scale Operations • Additional cost • Multiple standards for same system – BRC, IFS & SQF2000 in one factory • Want harmonisation of private standards, mutual recognition • Inconsistent auditing

  8. GLOBALGAP BIGGEST CHALLENGE IS FACED BY SMALL-SCALE PRODUCERS NO GAP

  9. Small-Scale Producers • Kenya – GLOBALGAP compliance = upgraded quality, productivity, technical knowledge, skilled labour, income, access to external support • Average costs: Establish €1,240 (€445), maintain €800 (€110) per grower • Income: €103 - €1,315 annum most in range €210 – €525 per annum

  10. Key advantage of compliance with food standards? Building reputation for integrity of supply chain

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