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

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

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

4. 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)

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

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

7. 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

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

9. 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

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