Strengthening Food Control in Tonga - TCP/TON/3501
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The project strengthened the national food control systemby reviewing and updating the Food Standards and examiningoptions for its administration and that of the Food Act. It enhancedcoordination among the ministries involved in food control and builtthe capacity of the food inspectorate by training food inspectors,and by drafting, testing and reviewing key inspection procedures. Italso provided inspection equipment, demonstrated a food enterpriseregistration and inspection compliance database, and reviewed foodanalysis needs. Understanding of the importance of food safety wasincreased throughout the production chain and the capacity of theprivate sector to comply with food safety and quality requirementswas enhanced. It assisted exporters with recommendations made forcompliance with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)at an export produce facility. In addition, a National Food SafetyCampaign, transmitting key food safety messages to the generalpublic, was implemented.