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Agreement No. 0115/MAF of the Minister on Good Agriculture Practices for Food Safety Standard.

Country/Territory
Lao, People's Dem. Rep.
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Research Registration Certification Inspection Fruits/edible nuts Vegetables/legumes Hygiene/sanitary procedures Standards Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Agreement enters into force on the day of its signature.
Abstract

This Agreement, consisting of six Parts, establishes Good Agriculture Practices for Food Safety Standard. This agreement is provisioned to supervise as a tool for practicing Good Agriculture Practice on Food Safety Management of fruit and vegetable production; as to secure food safety for consumption; to be integrated with regional and global market, as well as to create value for fruit and vegetables in Lao PDR. Good Agriculture Practices Standard for Food Safety Module Good Agriculture Practices on Food and Safety Management has adopted from ASEAN GAP. This Module includes the requirements that producers and operators have to apply in production system in order to improve safety of fresh fruits and vegetables for consumers.

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