Private-Public Partnership To Strengthen Food Safety

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1 Private-Public Partnership To Strengthen Food Safety James S. How, Ph.D. Asia Regional Director, Corporate Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs, Cargill Incorporated First EAP Regional Agribusiness Trade & Investment Conference Agroenterprise without Borders, Holiday Inn Atrium, Singapore, July

2 APEC Member Economies & Countries 1

3 2 Food safety is our shared responsibility. It is the right thing to do.

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5 Food Safety is our shared responsibility Industry is responsible and held accountable for sourcing and producing safe food products Government sets policy and enforces regulations pertaining to food safety standards in production. Academic institutions conduct research, teaching and extension to promote food safety Consumers practice proper selection, handling, preparation and serving techniques. 4

6 Food for thought. Food Safety is non negotiable Knows no geographic boundaries It is either safe or not safe Food Safety strengthens quality It controls hazards and minimizes risks Food Safety is good business It is the right thing to do The cost of non-compliance outweighs the cost of compliance 5

7 Ensuring safe food to protect the consumer is to prevent food safety incidents from happening Proactive approach: Building food safety in the supply chain from farm to table to control hazards and minimize risks versus Reactive approach: Testing (for) food safety randomly in products to find hazards 6

8 Farm-to-Table Supply Chain Crops, Produce Animal Production Harvest, Slaughter Raw Materials Processed Products Suppliers are vital links in the food supply chain. Cooperation and commitment among multiple shareholders are critical to ensure food safety in the supply chain Food Service Distribution Retailers Consumer

9 Multiple stakeholders are accountable in their respective roles in food safety. Farmers raw materials Processor intermediate and/or final products Manufacturer final packaged products Distributors delivery and trade Consumer safe and informed use of products Media balanced and factual news to inform Government oversight, enforcement, training Academia education, research and extension IGOs -WHO, FAO, Codex, OIE facilitate inter-govt. cooperation, expert consultations, capacity building, setting standards, training, NGOs- trade associations, foundations, special interests 8

10 One Hope: One World, One Standard 9

11 Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Public Governments IGOs Academic Entities NGOs + Private Business entities Industry Organizations Foundations PPP Defined A mutual agreement entered into by two or more entities across the public and private sectors in which each entity provides part of the knowledge, finance and/or labor toward a shared interest and by which each sector benefits in the outcome. Copyright Cargill, Incorporated All rights reserved. 10

12 Private-Public Partnerships in Food Safety Industry + Academia Industry + Academia + Govt Industry + Academia + Govt + IGO Industry + Academia + Govt + IGO + NGO 11

13 Private-Public Partnership Some current global food safety initiatives Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Continuous improvement in food safety management systems to ensure confidence in the delivery of safe food to consumers Global Initiative of Food Safety Leadership (GIFSL) Global approach to food system leadership development 12

14 Global Initiative for Food System Leadership (GIFSL). A consortium of international academic institutions Led by the University of Minnesota in partnership with select universities on four continents Leveraged by established relationships with OIE, FAO, WHO and government agencies in partnership with SSAFE Focused on developing the next generation of global food system leadership A shared mindset is needed to achieve the vision of an affordable, safe and sustainable food supply for all countries 13

15 Global Initiative for Food System Leadership (GIFSL) (Continued) Programs geared toward professionals from industry, governments and advanced degree students from around the world GIFSL was supported by a founding grant from Cargill and General Mills 14

16 International Food Safety Administration Program - A GIFSL project with China.. A pilot program launched in November 2008 A project initiated by Cargill in a MOU with AQSIQ Train senior Chinese food safety leaders from government, industry and academia 1-year pilot program with 5 year intent Program to be delivered through Global Initiative for Food System Leadership (GIFSL) Project is being shared with other supporters from the food industry 15

17 International Food Safety Administration Program - A GIFSL project with China (Continued) Program focus: International standards (Codex, OIE, IPPC) Public-Private-Academic Partnerships to manage food safety Compare/contrast regulatory approaches (EU/US/China) Showcase food safety approach of global food companies Goals: Foster a shared global food safety mindset Stimulate more constructive dialogue among trading partners Establish a network of food safety leaders in China Recognition for GIFSL founding partners Develop program applicable to other countries 16

18 International Food Safety Administration Program - A GIFSL project with China Year 1. Roof top of FAO building Milk quality testing lab in Netherlands Minnesota dept of Health 17

19 International Food Safety Administration Program - A GIFSL project with China Year 1 (continued) EFSA, Brussels Feedmill in Netherlands Chinese embassy, WDC 18

20 Food safety training for SMCs in China A proposal for a private-public partnership project Provides funds to enable local universities to provide basic food safety training to small and medium food companies (SMCs) China Recruits and develops a team of capable and (com)passionate trainers from universities Shares industry s best practices with trainers Assists in developing practical training curriculum Seek government support, recognition and participation 19

21 Food safety training for SMCs in China- A proposal for a private-public partnership project A SMC producing and distributing milk in Chengdu 20

22 Private-public partnership can work together diligently to ensure Safer And Healthier Food for Everyone 人人享有更安全更健康的食品 21