| Seminar on Food Safety Challenges in Bangladesh |
| The Seminar on the 31st May 2010 at Hotel Sheraton attracted a good cross-section of Government, NGO, and private sector stakeholders. Professor Dr Syed Modasser Ali (Honourable Adviser to the Prime Minister for Health and Social Welfare) inaugurated the seminar as Chief Guest. Mr Shaikh Altaf Ali (Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) and Mr Ad Spijkers (FAO Representative) attended the Seminar as Special Guests, and Professor Dr Shah Monir Hossain (Director General, Dir ...more |
| Food Inspection Workshop - Dhaka |
| Food Safety Project in collaboration with the Directorate General of Health Services organized a workshop for key stakeholder's involved in food inspection.
The workshop was held from 20-21 July 2010 at the Institute of Public Health. The workshop attracted over 30 participants from a broad cross-section of agencies involved in food inspection activities in Bangladesh. During discussion sessions, participants examined current approaches to food inspection, and evaluated the strengths and ...more |
| Food Inspection Workshop - Rajshahi |
| The two-day workshop on Food Inspection Arrangements in Bangladesh commenced in Rajshahi on the 30th August 2010, supported by the Office of the Director (Health), Rajshahi and the Rajshahi City Corporation.
The opening ceremony was attended by the Dr Muhammad Nurul Amin (Director of Health) as the Chief Guest, Mr Deon Mahoney (Chief Technical Advisor) as Special Guest and Dr Muhammad Abul Fazal (Chief Health Officer, Rajshahi City Corporation) as Chairman. The opening session provided a ...more |
| Consultant on foodborne illness surveillance |
| Diarrhoeal disease is one of the major public health problems in Bangladesh. Around 70% of cases are considered either foodborne or waterborne. Unfortunately data on the extent to which food is a significant vehicle is very limited.
There is also a lack of data on the commonly implicated foods, or the types of microorganisms concerned, or factors which contribute to illness.
Surveillance of foodborne illness will therefore enable health authorities to more accurately determine the followin ...more |
| National Workshop on Building a Food Safety Advocacy Network |
| A landmark meeting of consumer organizations and like-minded NGOs was held from 9-10 November in Dhaka. The meeting explored possible options and approaches for the formation of a food safety advocacy and awareness network in Bangladesh.
The workshop was arranged by the Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) in association with the FAO Food Safety Project. Ms Indrani Thuraisingham, the Head of Consumers International – Kuala Lumpur, facilitated workshop ...more |
| Consultant on Training Curriculum for Food Inspection |
| National oversight of food safety and supervision of food industry practices requires the inputs of a food inspectorate, staffed by competent, properly supervised, and resourced Sanitary Inspectors. A critical element is access to suitably trained personnel to undertake food inspection activities critical.
The FAO Food Safety Project has engaged Dr Louise Fielding (Director of Research, Cardiff School of Health Sciences, University of Wales Institute,Cardif) to review current training arrange ...more |
| Seminar on Quality Assurance in Food Testing Laboratories of Bangladesh |
| The main purpose of laboratory testing of food is to confirm its safety and suitability for the consuming public. For government regulators the testing of food is to ensure manufacturers and vendors conform with acceptable levels of hygiene and that the food meets the requirements of food regulations and standards. For the food industry, the laboratory testing of foods is to confirm the effectiveness of their quality assurance activities, and that the food meets microbiological, chemical and phy ...more |
| Launch of Food Safety Poster |
| The FAO Food Safety Project has launched a new food safety educational poster, which uses strong images and visual cues to prompt and encourage mothers and young children to wash their hands properly before preparing food and before eating. Mothers are the main food preparers in Bangladesh households and they play an important role in ensuring clean, safe food is prepared and eaten by the family.
The poster launching event was held in Dhaka on 2nd February 2011 at the Lakeshore Hotel. In att ...more |
| Study Tour on Food Inspection in Malaysia |
| The Food Safety Project has organized a study tour for Government officials to examine the way food is inspected in Malaysia. During the tour, participants are examining the institutional setup for food inspection, and approaches to risk-based food inspection. The study tour involves eleven officials representing different Ministries and Agencies involved in food inspection and enforcement. The participants included Mr Mozibur Rahman Fakir, State Minister, MoHFW.
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| Consultative meeting on improving the course curriculum for the Sanitary Inspectors |
| On 16 March 2011, the Directorate General of Health Service under the leadership of the Director for Medical Education and Health Manpower Development, with technical assistance from the FAO Food Safety Project, conducted a Consultative Meeting on improving the course curriculum for sanitary inspectors in Bangladesh.
The meeting discussed the recommendations from the FAO assessment of current training arrangements for sanitary inspectors, including formal and on-the-job training, and agreed o ...more |
| Seminar: Study on Food Legislation in Bangladesh and proposed reform |
| The FAO Food Safety Project hosted a seminar in Dhaka on the 9th April 2011 where the findings of a recently completed study on food legislation in Bangladesh were reported and discussed.
The study was undertaken by GFA Consulting Group, Bangladesh under the guidance of the FAO Project Team.
The goal of the study was to identify and analyze the effectiveness of current legislation, identify gaps, and determine the need to amend or redraft legislative instruments.
The study team pro ...more |
| Promoting Effective Handwashing |
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The FAO Food Safety Project is heading into the field in May to present Orientation Workshops on Food Safety Awareness and Handwashing Poster Dissemination.
The workshops are being held at Chittagong (9 May), Rajshahi (23 May), and Khulna (30 May) with the involvement of the Bureau of Health Education (Dhaka) and WHO Bangladesh.
Workshop participants include Junior and Senior Health Education Officers, Sanitary Inspectors, District Public Health Nurses, NGOs and other key stakehold ...more |
| Survey of the bakery sector |
| The FAO Food Safety Project team presented a seminar on 9th June 2011 to inform stakeholders of the results of the recently completed survey of hygiene within the bakery sector.
The key goals of the seminar were to:
Outline the findings of a survey of 50 small and medium enterprises (SME) in the bakery sector which assessed their compliance with good hygienic practices (GHP) and good manufacturing practices (GMP); and
Consult with members of the SME ...more |
| Refresher Training for Analysts |
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The FAO Food Safety Project commenced an intensive Refresher Training Course for Laboratory Analysts at Dhaka University on 18 June 2011.
The course is being organized by the Institute of Chemists and Chemical Technologist, Bangladesh (ICCTB) in collaboration with Department of Chemistry and the Centre for Advanced Research in Sciences (University of Dhaka).
The goal of the 4-week training programme is to build the skills and competencies of 10 laboratory analysts assigned to the ne ...more |
| Seminar on Food Policy |
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The Ministry of the Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (MoLGRDC) in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) hosted a seminar on Food Safety Policy on the 12th September 2011 at the Hotel Ruposhi Bangla
Mr Md. Humayun Kabir, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare attended the seminar as the Chief Guest. The seminar was chaired by Mr Abu Alam Md. Shahid Khan, Secretary, Local Government Division, MoLGRDC. T ...more |
| Seminar on Household Food Safety Survey |
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The Project hosted a seminar in Dhaka on 27 July 2011 to disseminate the findings of the first national Survey of household food safety and hygiene practices, knowledge and beliefs in Bangladesh.
The survey, conducted by the FAO and the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B) over the past year revealed serious problems regarding poor food safety and hygiene practices of household food preparers when preparing family household meals.
The study focused ...more |
| 5 OCTOBER - FOOD SAFETY PROMOTION |
| The FAO Food Safety Promotion Working Group is meeting on 5th October 2011 to draft a Strategic Communications and Action Plan to raise consumer awareness about food safety and hygiene in Bangladesh.
The Group is working with the key findings generated during the recent FAO-funded survey of household food safety. The tasks being undertaken by the working group include:
Identifying the target audience (primary and secondary);
Establish the behavioural objectives; and
Det ...more |
| Launch of the Bangladesh Food Safety Network |
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The Bangladesh Food Safety Network (BFSN) was officially launched on the eve of World Food Day at the ‘Safe Food Festival’ held in Dhaka. The event attracted a crowd of around 350 people, including farmers from 53 Districts and a strong media presence. The day long programme included a formal launching ceremony and colourful cultural programme, followed by discussions on safe food, and the airing of farmers’ views.
The inaugural session was graced b ...more |
| Microbiological risk assessment training completed |
| The FAO Food Safety Project Team has recently completed a training programme designed to introduce the methods of microbiological risk assessment into Bangladesh.
Risk assessments provide the basis upon which evidence-based information is provided to risk managers, to inform the drafting of food standards and other risk management tools.
Experts from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) undertook the first phase during October 2011. Dr Duncan Craig and Ms Michelle ...more |
| Minister visits site of National Food Safety Laboratory |
| The Honourable Minister, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) Professor A.F.M. Ruhal Haque visited the Institute of Public Health on 7th December 2011.
During his visit he called in upon the FAO Food Safety Project and had the opportunity to meet project personnel and discuss progress.
The visit enabled the Minister to observe the training-of-trainers programme designed to improve food handling and hygiene practices of street food vendors. He also visited t ...more |
| Consultative Meeting on Strengthening Food Inspection |
| A Consultative Meeting to discuss ways forward in strengthening food inspection was held on the 13th March 2012 in Dhaka.
The meeting was organized by the Directorate General of Health Services and attended by about twenty senior officials from DGHS along with officials from FAO Food Safety Project.
Professor Dr AFM Saiful Islam, Additional Director General (Admin) and Line Director, In Service Training chaired the meeting. The meeting was facilitated by Professor Dr Shah Monir Hossain, S ...more |
| Progress with the Bangladesh Food Safety and Quality Policy |
| Unsafe food represents a major threat to public health in Bangladesh. Each year, millions of consumers in Bangladesh succumb to foodborne illnesses as a result of consuming unsafe or contaminated food.
A Food Safety and Quality Policy is an important requisite as Bangladesh strives to maintain food security and to make advances in public health. A safe and suitable food supply underpins public health and is an essential component of food security. Such a policy will provide a fra ...more |
| Workshop on Chemical and Microbiological Analysis of Food, Kochi, India |
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In order to strengthen food analysis capabilities in Bangladesh, the FAO Food Safety Project is supporting skill and capacity development programmes for laboratory analysts from the Institute of Public Health (IPH) and other key institutions in the country.
In 2011, a series of intensive training programmes were held at Dhaka University, the Plasma Plus Application and Research Laboratory, the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST, BCSIR) and the International Centre for Diarrhoeal D ...more |
| Workshop on networking of food analysis laboratories |
| The FAO Food Safety Project in Bangladesh undertook a needs and capacity assessment of food analysis laboratories in 2010 and identified the requirement for a central food testing facility. The National Food Safety Laboratory (NFSL), housed on refurbished premises within the Institute of Public Health, Mohakhali is presently being commissioned with sophisticated equipment to carry out chemical and microbiological analyses for food contaminants, pathogens and pesticide and drug residues. The need ...more |
| Training of IPH analysts in heavy metal and pesticide residue detection in foods |
| The FAO Food Safety Project has recently completed refurbishment of 7000 sq. ft. of laboratory space on the premises of the Institute of Public Health (IPH), Mohakhali and is presently commissioning it as the National Food Safety Laboratory (NFSL). To develop the necessary technical capacity for this laboratory, analysts assigned by the IPH have been trained both in Bangladesh and abroad through an intensive capacity building programme. As part of this skill and capability enh ...more |
| Inauguration of the National Food Safety Laboratory, Dhaka |
| The National Food Safety Laboratory of the Government of Bangladesh was inaugurated on October 14, 2012 by the Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Prof. A. F. M. Ruhal Haque at the premises of the Institute of Public Health (IPH), Mohakhali. Under the project ‘Improving Food Safety, Food Quality and Food Control in Bangladesh’ funded by the European Union and implemented by the Ministry with technical a ...more |
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