Australia and Vietnam share lessons on food safety

(VNF) - Australian food safety experts have share their knowledge and experience with Vietnamese officials and industry during the Vietnam - Australia food safety forum in Hanoi on November 11th.

The forum is a good opportunity for delegates to understand and share information about food safety management processes in Australia and Vietnam, explore the challenges and issues around implementing food safety systems, technology and processes, share best practice in food safety from Australia, and identify areas for future collaboration in food safety to build the capability and capacity of the Vietnamese food and agricultural industries.

Apart from offering premium products, the country is also a trusted partner providing other countries with the technical assistance they need to enhance their own domestic production.

By transferring some of this expertise to Vietnam, Australia can support the Vietnamese government as it makes improvements to food safety standards, modernises food processing industries, and delivers health and economic benefits to the country.

Australia has a contemporary, integrated and transparent food regulatory system that protects the health and safety of consumers by reducing risks related to food. This system allows consumers to make informed choices about food supports public health objectives, and underpins a strong and sustainable food industry that delivers economic benefits to Australia.

Besides, there was a roundtable discussion on approaches to implementing quality control and safety standards across perse categories of food including seafood, dairy, meat, grains and horticulture./.

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