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West Africa Competitiveness Programme bequeaths field laboratory equipment to quality infrastructure institutions

Nov 1, 2022Nov 1, 2022

GAMBIA – The West Africa Competitiveness Programme – The Gambia (WACOMP-GM) has handed over field laboratory equipment to quality infrastructure institutions to increase competitiveness in the country through enhanced quality compliance along the onion value chain. The project which is funded by the European Union issued the equipment to institutions such as the Food Safety and Quality Authority (FSQA), Plant…

Gambia launches consultative forum to deliberate on National Food Safety Policy

Aug 1, 2022Aug 1, 2022

GAMBIA – Gambia’s Food Safety and Quality Authority (FSQA) has officially launched the stakeholder consultative forum on National Food Safety Policy expected to strengthen a robust, effective and efficient food control system in the country. Dr. Desta A. Tiruneh, Country Representative for the World Health Organisation (WHO) said the country cannot nurture a healthier population without a proper Food Safety…

Gambia launches Food Fortification Regulations 2020 to strengthen sector

Jul 19, 2021Jul 22, 2021

GAMBIA – The Food Safety and Quality Authority (FSQA) of the Gambia has launched the country’s Food Fortification Regulations 2020, developed to serve as a regulatory tool for compliance and enforcement on edible fats and oil, wheat flour and food grade salt and to regulate imported and locally produced goods. The project is funded by European Union (EU) and supported…