FAO: Strengthening food safety in Sri Lanka
View(s):The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), supported by the European Union (EU) and in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, recently hosted a high-level panel discussion and media knowledge-sharing event titled “Strengthening Food Safety Control Mechanisms in Sri Lanka: Current Challenges, Collaborative Solutions, and Future Pathways.” The event marked a step towards enhancing food safety in Sri Lanka through strategic dialogue, collaborative efforts, and public advocacy, the FAO said in a media release.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and Mass Media, emphasised that food safety is not just a technical issue but a national priority requiring a multi-stakeholder approach. He highlighted the need for robust policies and effective regulatory, enforcement mechanisms, alongside active collaboration between government authorities, industry leaders, and the media. He further stressed the critical role of public awareness in shaping consumer behaviour and strengthening food safety practices throughout the entire value chain.
“Improving food safety requires more than technical solutions; it demands collective action and public awareness to influence perceptions and behaviours across the entire food value chain,” noted Vimlendra Sharan, FAO Representative for Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
(Left to Right) - Nalin Munasinghe, Assistant FAO Representative (programme); Chandana Jayantha Hewawasam, Programme Manager, Delegation of the European Union to Sri Lanka and the Maldives; Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and Mass Media; Vimlendra Sharan, FAO Representative, Sri Lanka and the Maldives; N.A.K.L. Wijenayake, Additional Secretary, (development information, research and policies), Ministry of Mass Media; and Ms. Tina Jayaratnam, Programme Manager, FAO Sri Lanka.
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