В 1999 году на 23-й сессии Комиссии “Кодекс Алиментариус” был учрежден Региональный координационный комитет по Ближнему Востоку, объединивший страны Ближнего Востока (для ФАО) и Восточного Средиземноморья (для ВОЗ). Первое заседание комитета состоялось в Каире (Египет) в 2001 году.
В настоящее время региональный координатор по Ближнему Востоку базируется в Центре обеспечения безопасности и качества пищевых продуктов при Министерстве сельского хозяйства, рыболовства и водных ресурсов в Маскате.
Выступая в роли регионального координатора по Ближнему Востоку и председателя Координационного комитета ФАО/ВОЗ по Ближнему Востоку, Султанат Оман ставит перед собой следующие задачи:
- Активизировать усилия, направленные на содействие эффективному участию стран-членов и всех заинтересованных сторон, включая производителей, потребителей и соответствующие правительственные и неправительственные организации Ближневосточного региона, в работе Кодекса Алиментариус.
- Продолжить наращивать и укреплять национальный потенциал государств-членов и региональных организаций с целью обеспечения возможности эффективного участия в учреждении международных стандартов на пищевые продукты.
- Следить за тем, чтобы при разработке стандартов Кодекса Алиментариус на глобальном уровне учитывались особенности производства и потребления пищевых продуктов в Ближневосточном регионе.
- Способствовать принятию и применению стандартов Кодекса в качестве основы для национальных решений по регулированию пищевых продуктов в государствах-членах региона. Это положительно отразится на здоровье потребителей и облегчит торговлю пищевыми продуктами как на региональном, так и на международном уровне, а также будет способствовать развитию производства продуктов питания в регионе и повышению их конкурентоспособности на региональном и международном рынке.
In the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ms F D Nassiri, a food quality manager with 12 years’ experience, has decided to conduct a solo food safety campaign for World Food Safety Day. Please support her efforts by following her Farsi-language food safety posts and advice at @foodsafetybyfdn !!
Kuwait is a food import-dependent nation and, as such, Kuwaiti authorities are very aware of the vital role food safety plays in ensuring their citizens have enough safe and nutritious food to eat. The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition in Kuwait works with different stakeholders in the food chain to emphasise the importance of food safety and of preventing foodborne diseases.
In a statement, the Authority said: “The global burden of foodborne disease calls for collaborative and joint efforts among [...]
On 7 April 2021 the Members of the CCNE region will come together virtually for an informal meeting under the direction of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, confirmed as the new Regional Coordinator at CAC43.
The meeting aims to review the ongoing work of CCNE and strengthen communication and collaboration on Codex work across the region. Virtual meetings have become a valuable tool to maintaining contact with Codex members and observers during the ongoing pandemic and ensuring that the work of Codex [...]
Mariam Eid, Vice Chairperson of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, addressed the 14th Dubai International Food Safety Conference - “Building Resilient and Sustainable Food Systems” - held online from 29 to 30 November 2020.
In describing how countries in the Arab region can harness the opportunities provided by engaging with the Codex Alimentarius, she emphasized the importance for countries to establish their priorities in order to raise awareness of food safety. “Countries of the region must convince decision-makers of the importance of [...]
The Ministry of Public Health of Qatar organized a series of initiatives in celebration of World Food Safety Day that made news headlines in June 2020. During a webinar a draft Arab food safety policy was presented. The Arab Food Safety Team of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States had tasked Qatar with preparing the initial draft, which is ‘to provide the technical basis for joint coordination and standardization of procedures among the competent authorities in the [...]
Abdessalam Ould Ahmed, FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa, and Ahmed Al-Mandhari, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, issued a joint statement on 7 June 2020 on the occasion of World Food Safety Day. The statement highlighted the crucial role of safe food in promoting health and ending hunger.
"Without universal access to safe food, the 2030 Agenda will be impossible to achieve. Everyone has the right to safe, nutritious and sufficient [...]
FAO, WHO and Ministry of Agriculture took the WFSD opportunity to express together appreciation to everyone who contributes to ensuring the safety of food, especially in light of the challenges the world is facing because of globalization and open markets, in addition to the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic.
They celebrated the WFSD by undertaking a media campaign through the development of a brief on WFSD, a joint press release, an infographic with the five messages of the campaign and twitter [...]
As part of the World Food Safety Day celebrations the Tunisian National Agency for Sanitary and Environmental Control of Products (ANCSEP), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and all governmental and non-governmental parties involved in food safety, come together to consolidate food safety efforts and support actions to ensure food safety.
This year World Food Safety Day addresses "Food safety in markets" especially in times of COVID-19.
In this context, ANCSEP and the World Health Organization, in collaboration with all [...]
In commemoration of World Food Safety Day (WFSD), the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) is participating in the celebration of the second WFSD through a series of events and activities under the theme “Food safety, everyone's business”. These activities include number of webinars over two days, awareness infographics, clips, and participation in some TV programs to enhance food safety awareness.
Webinars (Arabic Language)
Webinar 1: Assuring Food Safety, 7th June 2020 (10:00 – 10:30 KSA time)
Webinar 2: Feed products safety, 7th June 2020 (11:00 – 11:30 KSA time)
Webinar 3: Pesticide residues in food, 8th June 2020 [...]
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology - Food Safety Webinar
Sunday, June 7, 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. (GMT +3) Participate Online
Chris Sealey, Vice President, Community Life invites you to join Community Life, in celebrating the World Food Safety Day on June 7. The action-oriented campaign theme is "Food safety, everyone's business" and aims to enhance global food safety awareness.
Food safety is a shared responsibility. This webinar is designed to share information and resources regarding food safety and COVID-19. The goal is to support informed actions in the community since everyone, from farm [...]