1. Mechanisms on Food Safety and Product Quality
Type of Markets
Requirements for Food Safety
Mechanisms for Food Safety
Product Quality
Mechanisms for Product Quality
1. General Markets
Mandatory Government Standards
Designated Agencies of Government
2. Formal Markets
Supermarkets
Processed Food – Government Agency Approval (e.g. Food and Drugs Authority, Seed Board, Bureau of Product Standards)
Private Standards
Domestic Certification
Internal Control Systems
Supply Contracts
Processor Markets
Export Markets
Government Regulations
Export Licenses
Bilateral Trade Agreements
International Certification