harmonized food legislation-a support tool for the food industry k. schebesta beirut, 15 june 2006

Harmonized food legislation-a support tool for the food

industry K. Schebesta

Beirut, 15 June 2006

The Composition of the Industry

• Classification• Economic profile• Small companies- their role

Food Safety in Small Enterprises

• To secure public health• Opportunity for growth• To secure national supply

Tracing the costs

• Costs for consumers • Costs for government • Costs for industry

Burdens

• Change• Expertise• Time and money• Validation• Verification

Benefits• Customer confidence• Reduced costs• Focus• Team building• Organisational development• Legal protection• Trading opportunities

Prerequisites• Awareness• Reliable framework• Commitment• Support• Infrastructure

Harmonisation why• Similar culture / one language• To meet requirements of international

agreements and contracts• To lower the burden for exporters • Simplification of production• Simplification of labeling• Improved market access

Results

Burden Benefits

UNIDO is ready to assist

Thank YouKarl SchebestaIndustrial Development OfficerAgro-Industrial and sectoral support Branch/ Food Processing Unit

UNIDOVienna International CentreP. O. Box 3001400 ViennaAustria

Tel. +43 1 26026 3490Fax: +43 1 21346 3490E mail K.Schebesta@unido.org