We are pleased to announce that the first Steering Committee Meeting of 2025, marking the 14th quarter of the EU Food Safety Project (EU FSP) implementation, took place on Thursday, 16 January 2025, with full participation from key stakeholders.
The meeting provided an important platform to review the 7th Interim Report (18 May 2024 – 18 November 2024). Stakeholders also discussed upcoming activities and anticipated outcomes for the next three months.
During the meeting, the EU Food Safety Project highlighted significant progress with the implementation of control procedures by the local bodies, and ongoing efforts toward the PDO system's expansion with four new farms and one dairy factory added. Challenges discussed included addressing remaining animal health related requirements, ensuring human resource sustainability, and relocating the general laboratory, with future milestones planned for advancing trade and food safety standards.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue working towards strengthening food safety and crisis preparedness systems!