Control System of Meat and Animal Products Control System of Meat and Animal Products By:Sengdala Sulinthone Dept. of Livestock & Fisheries Lao PDR

China N EW S Myanmar Vietnam Cambodia Thailand Population 5.8 million. Territory 236,800 sq. km.

 Approx. 75% of Lao population is engaged in agriculture  Approx. 90% of agricultural producers are smallholders  Livestock production is very important for food security and economic wellbeing  Diseases are major constraints to livestock production Introduction

 Buffaloes 1,095,800  Cattle 1,272,200  Sheep/goats 190,000  Poultry 19,801,000  Fish production 102,600 tons  livestock production system is mainly low input low output (natural based) Livestock Inventory

 The strategies for animal products and food safety and quality are more importance in the orientation and policies of Lao PDR which is accelerating the public health throughout the national economic development of food products and business.  Develop to pursue the Government policies, including the policies are related public health, agriculture, industry, commerce, development, protection and promote the health of the consumers. Strategies for Meat and Animal Products Control System

 The Government, industry and consumers are working together to improve national development and reduce poverty by developing the food industry and by promoting trade in safety foods.  The goal of the food safety and quality program is to reduce morbidity and mortality due to food borne illnesses, assist international and domestic trade in safety food and protect consumers from fraudulent food. Strategies for Meat and Animal Products Control System

 Realizing the quality assurance and standards, the Lao Government has been established the Food and Drug Administration Commission (FDA), comprising with 9 members representative from 6 Ministries including:  Ministry of Health,  Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry,  Ministry of Industry and Commerce,  Ministry of Finance,  Ministry of Interior,  Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment Structures of Animal Products and Food Quality and Safety Control System

 These organization responsible for manage, control the quality of variety of food and drug that are imported and domestically produced in order to protect the population rights, without the hazards, ensuring the health of consumers.  The principle function of which includes regular inspections of food and examination of food and water sanitation, prevention of food-born diseases and promotion of health.

 The Department of Livestock and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry responsible for manage, control the quality of primary productions such as meat, milk, fish,...before processing

MEAT AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS INSPECTION AND HYGIENE Licensing of slaughterhouses and slaughter points  No slaughterhouse or slaughter point-shall be established without authorisation from the concerned authorities.  The setting of standards for installation and operation of slaughterhouses and slaughter points as well as the licensing modalities is laid down by decree.

Slaughter  Slaughter of slaughter animals for sale is only be conducted at licensed slaughter houses or slaughter points with respect of animal welfare.  Whoever wants to slaughter a bovine, buffalo for private use and consumption needs to inform the local administrative authority in advance about the slaughter and should be inspected by a meat inspector.

Inspection of animal products  Meat and meat products derived there from offered for sale should be inspected by a meat inspector.  Inspected meat and meat products declared unfit for human consumption shall not be offered for sale, sold or kept.  Items unfit for human consumption will be destroyed unless they can be used for other purposes, in accordance with the veterinary health terms and conditions to be set by the Veterinary Services.

 The control of animal products and food safety is important in Lao PDR which is accelerating in food production and processing.  The adaptation of the manufactured foods to the international standards of safety, quality and labeling require more complete food analysis and an extended system of supervision.  The adherence to the international regulations and standards and to the good manufacturing practices is a main concern. Challenges faced in Meat and Animal Products Control System

 lack of the necessary regulatory tools.  Currently, just only some regulation and decree related to food control exist to address food safety problems,  and lack of food inspectors and facilities and limited food analysis capacities. Challenges faced in Meat and Animal Products Control System

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