Relevant Sites

Links to important food safety organizations and regulatory bodies

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Leading the effort to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Food safety information and resources

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Codex Alimentarius

International food standards, guidelines and codes of practice

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Uganda National Bureau of Standards

National standards body for Uganda

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Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries

Government ministry responsible for agriculture in Uganda

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Additional Resources

International Organizations

  • • World Food Programme (WFP)
  • • International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
  • • Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
  • • Food Safety and Standards Authority

Regional Bodies

  • • East African Community (EAC)
  • • African Union (AU) Food Safety Initiative
  • • COMESA Food Safety Standards
  • • Regional Food Safety Networks