Side Events

FAO Side-event on Safety of Feed and Food of Animal Origin

Aims and Objectives

The purpose of the event is to discuss issues concerning feed and food safety and practical ways for governments, industry and producers to implement the recommendations of the recently approved Codex Alimentarius codes of practices for livestock products and animal feeding. During the meeting, speakers will provide information on FAO activities on Veterinary Public Health and on FAO and the private sector efforts for the implementation of the new Codes of Practices. The meeting also aims at identify and define capacity building, institutional development and training needs in the region.

Subjects and topics for discussion

• The new Codex Alimentarius Codes of Practices for Good Animal Feeding, Meat Hygiene and Milk and Milk Products
• Veterinary Public Health, Feed and Food Safety Issues in Latin America and the Caribbean
• Capacity building for BSE prevention and control
• Promoting dairy safety and hygiene in emerging and developing countries
• The role of national and regional feed industry associations

Contact Person

Daniela Battaglia

Programme

14:30-14:45	Welcome address and Introduction
14:50-15:10	FAO activities on Veterinary Public Health and capacity building for BSE prevention and control M. Vargas Terán, FAO
15:10-15:30	The new Codex Alimentarius Codes of Practices for livestock products and animal feeding D. Battaglia, FAO
15:30-15:45	Questions and Answers
15:45-16:00	Break
16:00-16:20	The role and contribution of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) in promoting dairy safety and hygiene in emerging and developing countries C. Robert, Director General IDF
16.20-16.40	The International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF): implementing the new Codex Code of Practice for Good Animal Feeding S. Auman, IFIF
16:40-17:00	The role of national and regional feed industry associations N. Chachamovitz, Vice-President Sindirações, Brazilian Feed Industry Association
17:00-17:15	Questions and Answers
17:15-18:15	Facilitated discussion to define capacity building, institutional development and training needs
18:15-18:30	Conclusion