Dominica| Codex Contact Point | |
| Director, Dominica Bureau of Standards, National Centre of Testing Excellence, Stockfarm, P.O. Box 1015, Roseau, Dominica | Tel: +1 767 448 1685 E-mail: [email protected] Website: |
Competent authorities
Name of authority
Environmental Health Department
Ministry of Agriculture
Bureau of Standards
Ministry of Agriculture
Bureau of Standards
Mandate/competence
to investigate problems and institute preventive and remedial measure in respect of environmental pollution, the management and disposal of solid, liquid and gaseous wasters, food and drinks management, nuisance, rodents, insects pests and general sanitation.
Through the Livestock Development Department and the Plant Protection & Quarantine Services, the Ministry is mandated to protect livestock and plants
The promotion and maintenance of goods and services produced and used in Dominica
Through the Livestock Development Department and the Plant Protection & Quarantine Services, the Ministry is mandated to protect livestock and plants
The promotion and maintenance of goods and services produced and used in Dominica
INFOSAN Emergency Contact Point
The national Codex programme
National Codex consultative mechanism
Dominica has established the National Codex Committee (NCC). The NCC has representation from various food related entities from both the public and private sectors. Areas covered include Ministries of Agriculture (Livestock, Plant Quarantine, Lab), Health, Legal Affairs & Trade; Fisheries (Public and Private sector); Association for Industry & Commerce; Exporters; Producer Organizations; Food & Nutrition Council; Academia; and regional Agriculture based entities.
The NCC meets quarterly (more frequently when necessary)
Providers of scientific and technical input to national consultation on Codex
Academia, Laboratories; Technicians
Risk Assessments and Scientific Data
National bodies providing risk assessment and scientific advice
Produce Chemist Laboratory; National Centre for Testing Excellence;
Risk assessment, risk profiles, scientific opinions
Official Laboratory
Environmental Health Water Quality Lab
Official Competence
Water analysis
Surveillance of foodborne diseases and monitoring of food contamination
National surveillance systems – foodborne disease in humans
National monitoring systems – foodborne hazards in the food chain