National Policy on Food Safety and Its Implementation Strategy
Ministry of Health, Nigeria
This National Policy on Food Safety And Implementation Strategy (NPFSIS) is developed to meet the needs of the country in adopting and implementing a modern and effective national food safety system. It is outlined in four chapters: chapter one describes the policy framework which includes the background, food safety overview, the existing regulatory framework, and public establishments and their mandates. It also covers the scope and rationale for the policy; chapter two addresses the institutional arrangement needed for the efficient implementation of the national policy on food safety and its implementation strategy; chapter three describes the implementation strategies of the policy which includes the goals, objectives, strategies and activities; chapter four describes the framework for the effective monitoring and evaluation of food safety along the food chain (farm-to-table). Some of its objectives are to promote the adoption of appropriate protocols for the use and handling of food additives, processing aids, agrochemicals, feeds and veterinary drugs in-line with international best practices, enhance foodborne illnesses surveillance and response etc.
Process Flow
Department of Food and Drugs Services ⬤
Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health ⬤
Office of the Minister of State for Health ⬤
Office of the Minister of Health ⬤
Federal Executive Council ⬤
National Policy on Food Safety and Its Implementation Strategy Current Version
January 2022
This National Policy on Food Safety And Implementation Strategy (NPFSIS) is developed to meet the needs of the country in adopting and implementing a modern and effective national food safety system. It is outlined in four chapters: chapter one describes the policy framework which includes the background, food safety overview, the existing regulatory framework, and public establishments and their mandates. It also covers the scope and rationale for the policy; chapter two addresses the institutional arrangement needed for the efficient implementation of the national policy on food safety and its implementation strategy; chapter three describes the implementation strategies of the policy which includes the goals, objectives, strategies and activities; chapter four describes the framework for the effective monitoring and evaluation of food safety along the food chain (farm-to-table). Some of its objectives are to promote the adoption of appropriate protocols for the use and handling of food additives, processing aids, agrochemicals, feeds and veterinary drugs in-line with international best practices, enhance foodborne illnesses surveillance and response etc.
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