Food Safety Control in Rwanda
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What does DALYS stand for?

Disability-Adjusted Life Years

Which of these is NOT a key role of the Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (RW FDA)?

  • Establish, approve, and publish the list of human and veterinary food regulated
  • Develop and implement the national food safety policy (correct)
  • Regulate human and veterinary processed foods
  • Regulate compliance with quality standards
  • What organization is responsible for issuing a certificate of origin for milk?

    The Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)

    Which organization is the focal point in Rwanda for the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)?

    <p>The Rwanda Agriculture and Livestock Inspection and Certification Services (RALIS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the agency that is responsible for overseeing the certification process for exported animal products?

    <p>The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (RW-FDA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Rwanda Clearing House Mechanism (RW-CHM) is responsible for ensuring the safety of all food products exported from Rwanda.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Rwanda National Police is responsible for conducting random inspections of food processing facilities across the country.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a food safety issue highlighted in this paper, as having particular importance for Rwanda?

    <p>Food security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda has been recognized by the international community for its high-quality food safety data collection and analysis.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organization has the highest chance of being empowered to play a role in coordinating a national food safety strategy in Rwanda?

    <p>The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (RW-FDA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Situational Analysis of Food Safety Control System in Rwanda

    • Focus: Animal-source foods, fruits, and vegetables
    • Authors: Martin Ntawubizi, Anselme Shyaka, Christine Mukantwali, Eugène Niyonzima, Jérôme Ndahimana, and Jean Baptiste Ndahetuye
    • Affiliation: University of Rwanda, Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board, Rwanda Standards Board
    • Date: September 2020
    • Funding: Partially funded by the American people through USAID and the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Safety.

    Acknowledgments

    • The study was part of a larger situational analysis of food safety control systems in East Africa, funded by ILRI and the CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health.
    • The authors express gratitude to ILRI, Nairobi, and the program administrators for the training and funding.
    • Appreciation is conveyed to the management of the authors' institutions (University of Rwanda, Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board, and Rwanda Standards Board) for supporting the study.
    • Appreciation to Professor Erastus Kangethe and the ILRI team for guidance and continuous support throughout the study.
    • Gratitude to key informants and others who provided information for the successful completion of the study.

    Contents

    • Includes: Acronyms, Executive Summary, Introduction, Methodology, Summary of Findings (Regulation and control, Important food law changes, Food safety risk assessment in Rwanda, Policies and regulations, Regulation and control: private sector, Regulation and control: civil society, Production and consumption, Linkages between food sectors, Traceability schemes, Hazard and Foodborne disease, Food laboratories, and disease reporting), Conclusion, and References.

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    Explore the situational analysis of food safety control systems in Rwanda, focusing on animal-source foods, fruits, and vegetables. This quiz examines findings from a study conducted by experts from the University of Rwanda and various agricultural organizations. Gain insights into the challenges and improvements in food safety in the region.

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