Harmonized food legislation-a support tool for the food industry K. Schebesta Beirut, 15 June 2006
The Composition of the Industry Classification Economic profile Small companies- their role
Food Safety in Small Enterprises To secure public health Opportunity for growth To secure national supply
Tracing the costs Costs for consumers Costs for government Costs for industry
Burdens Change Expertise Time and money Validation Verification
Benefits Customer confidence Reduced costs Focus Team building Organisational development Legal protection Trading opportunities
Prerequisites Awareness Reliable framework Commitment Support Infrastructure
Harmonisation why Similar culture / one language To meet requirements of international agreements and contracts To lower the burden for exporters Simplification of production Simplification of labeling Improved market access
Results Burden Benefits
UNIDO is ready to assist
Thank You Karl Schebesta Industrial Development Officer Agro-Industrial and sectoral support Branch/ Food Processing Unit UNIDO Vienna International Centre P. O. Box Vienna Austria Tel Fax: E mail