The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) today officially opened the Validation Workshop on the Proposed Four Policy Briefs in Key Value Chains under the Codex, SPS, and Food Safety Committee.
The workshop was opened by the Executive Director and the Director General for Technical Operations, who emphasized the importance of strengthening national food safety systems and quality infrastructure.
The Director General noted that “Codex at the national level is the cornerstone of food safety. Without a strong SPS framework, ensuring food safety is not possible. This is a collective responsibility that requires everyone’s effort to prevent food hazards.
The Executive Director commended the participants for their dedication and extended special appreciation to UN FAO for their steadfast support, as well as to Mr. Omung’ala Akolo from IMSAfrica, the consultant and facilitator of the workshop. She emphasized, “Food safety is everyone’s responsibility, and the outcomes of this workshop will play a pivotal role in shaping South Sudan’s national food safety policy.
The event also coincides with the celebration of World Standards Day under the theme “Shared Vision for a better World”, a moment to recognize the vital role of standards and experts working to ensure a safer and more sustainable future for all.