Regional Training Program on Traceability in the Food Chain

Mekong Institute (MI) with support from the New Zealand Aid Programme, will hold a regional training program on “Traceability in the Food Chain” from September 20 to 24, 2021 via online channels.

WORKSHOP BACKGROUND

The training program will provide a background and overview of traceability measures in food safety and trade facilitation, with the aim of strengthening understanding on general food traceability requirements in food laws and for specific food groups; enhancing knowledge on requirements related to traceability for food business operators, and on increasing familiarity in product identification and management of information that facilitates traceability.

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

The training program is open to public and private sector representatives from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam. Officials with food inspection and certification roles such as GMP, GAP, GHP and Organic Agriculture will find the advanced course beneficial.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested applicants can apply by completing the application form at https://forms.gle/LANHuu6zWtCTBG4d6 no later than September 6, 2021. For queries, contact Ms. Ratna Devi Nadarajan, Course Leader, or Ms. Huynh Thi Thuy Hanh, Course Assistant, at ratna@mekonginstitute.org and hanh@mekonginstitute.org.