Download - 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 [email protected]