The Africa Food Safety Initiative (AFSI) is a program to support African Regional Economic Communities and the African continent represented by the Africa Union to attain the capacity to meet international agricultural trade standards.
AFSI focuses on science-based regulatory frameworks including those for harmonization and convergence of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, of maximum pesticide residue levels (MRLs), and other food safety measures. These activities benefit farmers and consumers, while sustaining the environment and economies.
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Real Systems Change Happens When Competitors Become Collaborators
In Nigeria’s food safety ecosystem, historical fragmentation between ministries and regulatory agencies often created conflicting mandates and costly port delays. But through the Africa Food Safety Initiative (AFSI)—supported by USDA-FAS and led by the University of Missouri’s CAFNR International Programs, an extraordinary transformation … Continue reading
MILESTONE ACHIEVED: Nigeria Formally Adopts Nationally Endorsed Risk-Based Inspection Guidelines!
Nigeria has reached a pivotal milestone on its journey toward a modern, science-based food safety system! As announced on LinkedIn by Oluwafemi (Femi) Stephen, National Food Safety Lead at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Nigeria (FMHSW), the National Food Safety Management Committee (NFSMC) has officially finalized… Continue reading
Laying the Groundwork for Trade: How USDA FAS Resolves Regulatory Friction Before Agreements Begin
High-level trade negotiations and headline-grabbing trade agreements create tremendous momentum, but a tariff reduction on paper only delivers real commercial value if commodities can move smoothly through ports and borders. Long before a formal agreement takes effect, critical technical groundwork… Continue reading
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