Eritrea’s Ministry of Agriculture reported substantial progress in food safety for 2024. The focus includes safe food inspections, agro-chemical disposal, and seed quality assurance. Community campaigns have engaged approximately 2,700 participants in food safety awareness, with successful salinity assessments confirming healthy irrigation practices.
In 2024, Eritrea’s Ministry of Agriculture made significant strides in food safety through the Regulatory Services Department. Inspections focused on ensuring the safety of both animal and plant-based food products before market entry. Additionally, they worked to maintain hygienic food processing across 18 facilities, preventing cross-contamination.
Director General Mr. Tekleab Misghina reported the safe disposal of 23 tons of obsolete agro-chemicals with another 140 tons pending. Further, inspections of farmlands were carried out by the Seed Release Committee to confirm seed quality, supporting agricultural safety and productivity.
Two guidelines for quality assurance in vegetable and potato seeds were developed. Salinity assessments at irrigation farms in Forto-Sawa and Dige showed no salinity issues, indicating successful management practices. The department also engaged the community through awareness campaigns, hosting meetings and workshops that attracted approximately 2,700 participants.
Food safety is critical to public health and economic stability in agriculture. In Eritrea, the Regulatory Services Department is tasked with inspecting agricultural practices to mitigate food contamination risks. Their efforts aim to ensure that food products are safe for consumption, promoting health and wellbeing in the community. This involves regulating agro-chemicals, maintaining food processing standards, and enhancing seed quality, all of which support sustainable agricultural development.
Eritrea’s Agricultural Regulatory Services have made noteworthy progress in food safety inspections, successful disposal of outdated agro-chemicals, and seed quality assessments. Community awareness initiatives have bolstered public engagement in these safety measures. The continuous improvement of agricultural practices contributes significantly to food safety and security in the region, laying a foundation for a healthier populace.
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