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With support from the European Union (EU), as part of ENPARD IV*, FAO organized several two-day training sessions for selected operators of HACCP-compliant food businesses in Georgia. The training sessions aimed to share knowledge on food safety, hazards, good manufacturing practices and operational sanitation procedures, which will be implemented in the participants' business activities.

fao trains companies in georgia in food safety thanks to eu supportRepresentatives from 42 Georgian food trade organizations took part in the EU-supported training course, implemented by AFNOR International and led by thefood expert Jonathan MOTILLON. The AFNOR group has extensive experience in assessing, advising and supporting companies on food safety standards and certification.

The first training session brought together organizations representing producers of foodstuffs of animal origin, such as raw poultry meat, processed meat and dairy products.

fao trains companies in georgia in food safety thanks to eu support

The training modules covered the following topics:

  • Food safety risks and preventive measures
  • Food-borne diseases and prevention methods
  • Good hygiene practices in food handling
  • Infrastructure and processing equipment requirements.

In addition to the training courses, the factories of three companies were audited by the international food safety expert to assess their implementation of the HACCP system and make recommendations.

fao trains companies in georgia in food safety thanks to eu support"Improving food safety practices in Georgian agri-food companies by following European standards is what Georgian consumers want.ens deserve. The FAO and the EU, as part of the ENPARD program, train companies to comply with advanced international food safety standards. This is important for the food safety of Georgian consumers, but companies will also benefit, as they will be more competitive on national and international markets, creating more business opportunities and jobs. Sharing international expertise in this field is the starting point for progress in food safety, and we are very proud to support this process."Javier Sanz Alvarez, program coordinator for the FAO.

fao trains companies in georgia in food safety thanks to eu support

"Improving food safety standards in food production is essential to meet national and international market expectations. Georgian consumers will benefit from a steady flow of higher quality food products, produced using sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices, while export opportunities, particularly to the European Union, are sure to arise," said a Programme Officer from the European Union Delegation to Georgia.

*The Food Safety and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards Support Program is implemented jointly by the FAO and the Czech Development Agency. It is co-financed by the European Union and Sweden through the European Neighborhood Program in Support of Rural and Agricultural Development of Georgia (ENPARD)implemented since 2013. The program began by supporting the development of the country's agricultural potential. Later, it also focused on creating economic opportunities for Georgia's rural populations. Since 2021, ENPARD IV has also been working to improve food safety in Georgia.

 

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