Food Safety and Agricultural Standards Challenges & Opportunities for ACP exports Dr Andrew Graffham

Food Safety – International Trade 1 Step 15 Steps 9 km 12,000 km

Challenge for ACP Exports Commodity & Who is involved Livestock products, aquaculture & fruits and vegetables Public sector, Private sector –large & small-scale

Livestock Products Highest risk – highest level of public regulation Almost impossible for many ACP High level public investment, national / regional Disease free area (cross border movement)

FRUITS & VEGETABLES AQUACULTURE Company Standards Generic Private Standards EU Regulatory framework SPS Agreement (WTO) CAC / IPPC / OIE

Issues for Public Sector Effective “voice” Limited resources Dual systems Proliferation of standards Division of responsibility

Issues for Large-Scale Operations Additional cost Multiple standards for same system – BRC, IFS & SQF2000 in one factory Want harmonisation of private standards, mutual recognition Inconsistent auditing

GLOBALGAP BIGGEST CHALLENGE IS FACED BY SMALL-SCALE PRODUCERS NO GAP

Small-Scale Producers Kenya – GLOBALGAP compliance = upgraded quality, productivity, technical knowledge, skilled labour, income, access to external support Average costs: Establish €1,240 (€445), maintain €800 (€110) per grower Income: €103 - €1,315 annum most in range €210 – €525 per annum

Key advantage of compliance with food standards? Building reputation for integrity of supply chain