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Namra bans whisky, food imports from Angola over health regulation concerns

Sep 7, 2023Sep 7, 2023

NAMIBIA – In a move aimed at safeguarding public health, the Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) has imposed a ban on the importation of several food items and alcoholic beverages from Angola. The ban which was effective on 6 September, 2023 targets products lacking clear expiry dates, proper composition information, and packaging in English, thereby violating health regulations. Namra spokesperson Tonateni…

Angolan food safety agency seizes 3 tonnes of maize meal claimed to be unsafe for human consumption

May 14, 2023May 14, 2023

ANGOLA – The Angolan National Authority for Economic Inspection and Food Safety (ANIESA) has seized three tons of maize meal from the brands “TOP’S and “Extra Fina” which were claimed to be in ‘poor condition’ and posed a food safety hazard to the consumers. According to Dário José, an official in ANIESA, the tons correspond to 134 bags of cornmeal…

Japan backs FAO in augmenting capacity of African countries to analyze food security, nutrition data

Apr 11, 2023Apr 11, 2023

AFRICA – With funding from the Government of Japan, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has enhanced the capacities of stakeholders in Angola, Mali, Senegal, and Tanzania to analyze food security and nutrition data more effectively, to monitor SDG Target 2 using standardized tools that allow for country, region, and international comparability. The two FAO indicators that are used to…

Angola’s Minister of Industry and Commerce urges food safety inspectors to uphold ethical standards

Jan 13, 2023Jan 16, 2023

ANGOLA – Angola’s Minister of Industry and Commerce has exhorted the National Authority for Economic Inspection and Food Safety (ANIESA) inspectors to act with rigor, ethics, and professionalism in order to guarantee the quality of the products consumed by Angolans. The Minister, Victor Fernandes, made the call at the conclusion of a visit to inspect the ANIESA facilities, which are…

IFC partners with Angola Agriculture Association to provide food safety training to Angolan agribusiness firms

Nov 30, 2022Jan 16, 2023

ANGOLA – The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has established a partnership with the Angola Agriculture Association (AAPA) to broaden food safety, certification, and productivity training in the nation, in order to assist the growth and sustainability of the agribusiness sector in Angola and aid it in accessing new markets. The cooperation is a component…