ACTION PLAN/WORK PROGRAM FOR THE ACCSQ PREPARED FOODSTUFF PRODUCT WORKING GROUP ASEAN OVERALL GOAL PFPWG GOAL : TBT for Prepared Foodstuff among ASEAN member States eliminated : ASEAN MRA for Prepared Foodstuff signed by AEM Initiation of PFPWG activities Setting up the framework, mechanism and organization structure of PF PWG Term of Reference, Work Program and appointment of chairmanship of PF PWG - First Meeting of PF PWG the beginning of June 2003 Member States Done at 16 June 2003 1. Transparency of Prepared Foodstuffs regulatory regime among Member StatesStates achieved 1.1 Exchange of information on the existing standards, regulations, procedures and mandatory requirements in Member StatesStates related to Prepared Foodstuffs well operated Extension of second Term of Office Extension of third Term of Office 1.1.1 ASEAN Consultative Network on Prepared Foodstuff - Endorsed the renewed ToR - Endorsed the renewed ToR - to submit the ToR of the PFPWG to ACCSQ for endorsement. - Develop proposal on the establishment of the ASEAN Consultative Network on PF - Member States to upload updates on any new regulations on the website of the ASEAN Food Safety Network at the following URL, www.aseanfoodsafetyn etwork.net, in the English language using the access password given to the national focal point. June 2006 Member States DONE during Sixth meeting of PF PWG (4-5 Dec 2006) August 2009 Member States DONE As soon as possible The ASEAN Secretariat The ACCSQ endorsed the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the PFPWG in the 35 th ACCSQ Meeting. Feb 2004 Thailand Done As soon as possible Member States Thailand updated the 12 th PFPWG Meeting on the status of the ASEAN Food Safety Network (AFSN), including the contact points and the address of the websites Indonesia updated the Meeting that the following new regulations had been 1
issued: a) Regulation of the Minister of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia No. 75/M- IND/PER/7/2010: Good Manufacturing Practices. b) Regulation of the Minister of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia No. 109/M- IND/PER/10/2010: Appointment of Conformity Assessment Body with Regard to The Enforcement of 58 Mandatory Indonesian National Standards (SNI) for Industrial Products. c) Regulation of the Minister of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia: Mandatory Implementation of Indonesian National Standard (SNI) for Cocoa Powder No. 45/M- IND/PER/5/2009; first amendment by No. 157/M- IND/PER/11/2009, second amendment by No. 60/M- IND/PER/6/2010. 2
The Meeting requested Indonesia to upload the updates on the website of the ASEAN Food Safety Network at the following URL: www.aseanfoodsafetyne twork.net, in the English language using the password given to the national focal points. 1.2 States 1.1.2 Compiled Information template of all ASEAN member States disseminated 1.1.3 English version of the technical regulation related to prepared foodstuff available To develop information exchange template - To circulate information exchange template to ASEAN Member States for completion - Member States to submit the completed information - To compile the completed information exchange template from ASEAN Member States - To disseminate the compiled information exchange template through electronic communication - To translate the technical regulation related to prepared foodstuff by each ASEAN member State into English - Publication of the technical regulation in the national website Mar 2004 Thailand DONE May 2004 Thailand DONE Aug 2004 Member States DONE Oct 2004 Thailand DONE From Sept 2004 Thailand DONE From Jun 2004 Member States On going Starting from Oct 2004 Member States On going 3
2.Harmonisation of Standards and technical regulations and Mutual Recognition Arrangements for Prepared Foodstuff 2.1 Mutual Recognition Arrangements for prepared foodstuff 1.1.4 Profile of regulatory regime of ASEAN on prepared foodstuff developed 2.1.1 List of possible area for Prepared Foodstuff - To review, analyze and define similarities and differences of the member States, regulatory regime and develop the profile of ASEAN regulatory regime for prepared foodstuff - To publish the profile through electronic communication - To maintain and update the profile To develop listing of possible area for prepared foodstuff of ASEAN member States - To review and analyze the listed possible area for similarities and differences From 2004 Member States On going From March 2005 Member States On going From March Member States On going 2005 July 2004 Indonesia DONE Sept 2004 Indonesia DONE 2.1.2 Specific products for MRA - To identify the possible area for MRA and reach consensus (criteria for identification of possible MRAs for Prepared Foodstuff need to be provided) - Prepared a list of low risk products for comment by MCs - ASEAN member States to review the list and From May 2005 End of Dec 2006 Indonesia Indonesia DONE DONE 28 Feb 2007 Member States DONE 4
proposed the products of their concern - The list of products agreeable by all Member States - Set up MRAs scheme for the products - To establish task force on development of MRAs - Develop ToR of the task force on development of MRAs - To develop common technical document for possible MRA As soon as possible Task Force on Harmonisation of Prepared Foodstuff Standards The Task Force had agreed to focus on the 1 st and 2 nd priorities for harmonisation among Member States based on the corresponding Codex Standards. The Task Force has developed a decision tree for Harmonising Divergence on Food Safety Standards which will be used as guidance for harmonisation of prepared foodstuff standards. The 12 th PFPWG Meeting noted that Indonesia will circulate the revised decision tree to Member States for comments. End of 2008 PFPWG On going 8 th PFPWG PFPWG DONE 1 st TF on MRA mtg Member States DONE. Adopted ToR of TF on MRA during the 1 st TF meeting (10 June 2009) and Endorsed by PFPWG during the 9 th PFPWG mtg ASAP Thailand Thailand updated the 12 th PFPWG Meeting that the domestic 5
- To submit the document to ACCSQ for endorsement - To endorse the document PFPWG ACCSQ procedures related to the development of the MRA for prepared foodstuff is still in progress and under such circumstances it is not possible for Thailand to chair the Task Force on MRA for Prepared Foodstuff. The Meeting recalled the decision made at the 11 th PFPWG meeting to request Brunei Darussalam to take lead for the development of the MRA in the event Thailand was unable to chair the Task Force. In this regard, Brunei Darussalam agreed to take the lead for the development of the MRA. It was agreed to hold the 2 nd Meeting of the Task Force on MRA for Prepared Foodstuff back-toback with the 13 th PFPWG Meeting. 2.1.3 Common technical document for possible - To develop ASEAN Common Food Control March 2006 Chair PFPWG Done, funded by APRIS 6
MRA developed ASEAN Common Principles and Requirements for Labelling of Prepackaged food Requirements - to monitor the implementation of the ASEAN Common Principles and Requirements for Labelling of Prepackaged food - Circulation of the questionnaire for monitoring the implementation - To give feedback on the questionnaire to monitor the implementation of ASEAN Common Requirements for Food Labelling (ACPRL) and send it to Malaysia. - PFPWG to develop common labeling requirements in ASEAN for labeling elements that can be harmonised at the regional level with country-specific requirements at the national level, taking into consideration the national needs and requirements. PFPWG Meetings Malaysia Malaysia briefed the 12 th PFPWG Meeting on the status of implementation of the ASEAN Common Principles and Requirements for the Labelling of Prepackaged Food. June 2009 Malaysia At the 9 th PFPWG mtg: agreed to modify the questionnaire to accommodate the AEC Scorecard 31 March 2010 Member States to comment 31 January 2011 Member States to provide feedback The 12 th PFPWG Meeting noted that Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand had submitted their feedback on the implementation of the ASEAN Common Principles and Requirements for the Labelling of Prepackaged Food. Malaysia presented the 14 priority elements for labelling based on the ASEAN Common Principles and Requirements for the Labelling of Prepackaged Food that could be considered for harmonisation at the regional level. The 12 th PFPWG Meeting agreed to 7
carry out a survey to identify the common labelling elements for harmonisation at the regional level. The Meeting considered the proposed matrix from Malaysia to gather the relevant information to identify common labelling elements for harmonisation at the regional level based on the 14 elements and requested the Member States to provide the relevant feedback using the matrix ASEAN Common Principles for Food Control Systems - to monitor the implementation of the ASEAN Common Principles for Food Control Systems - AMS to give feedback on the survey of the implementation of the ASEAN Common Requirements for Food Control System - To compile the response received and present the outcomes in the next PFPWG meeting. PFPWG Meetings 15 August 2010 The 12 th PFPWG meeting Indonesia Member States to submit feedback Indonesia Indonesia updated the 12 th PFPWG Meeting on the status of the implementation of the ASEAN Common Requirements for Food Control System. The 12 th PFPWG Meeting noted that feedback was received from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. The Meeting noted that the outcome of the survey indicated that some Member States have limited 8
capacity in fully implementing the ASEAN Common Requirements for Food Control Systems. Based on the feedback received from Member States on training and technical assistance to address these implementation gaps, it was noted that training and technical assistance at the regional level was required for: a) SMEs and household food industries for all Member States; b) traceability, risk analysis, horizontal and vertical coordination in food control management, sampling plan and analytical method development for most of the Member States; c) food legislation and food inspection manual training for Cambodia, Lao PDR and 9
Philippines; and d) monitoring and surveillance systems for Cambodia, Indonesia and Lao PDR. ASEAN Common Principles and Requirements for Food Hygiene - to monitor the implementation of the ASEAN Common Principles and Requirements for Food Hygiene - Circulation of the questionnaire for monitoring the implementation - To give their feedback on the survey of the implementation of the food hygiene requirements and send it to Thailand PFPWG Meetings Thailand Thailand updated the Meeting on the status of implementation of the ASEAN Common Principles and Requirements for Food Hygiene including the implementation gaps among Member States. June 2009 Thailand At the 9 th PFPWG mtg: agreed to modify the questionnaire to accommodate the AEC Scorecard 31 January 2011 Member States to give review The 12 th PFPWG Meeting noted that feedback was received from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand. The Meeting requested the Member States to review the outcome of the survey and furnish Thailand with more accurate information. - To compile the response received and 12 th PFPWG Meeting Thailand The Meeting noted that the outcome of 10
2.2 Harmonisation of Food Safety Standards 2.2.1 Harmonisation of Food Safety Standards present the outcomes of the analysis in the next PFPWG meeting - The list of products agreeable by all Member States - To establish task force on harmonisation of food safety standards - Develop ToR of the task force on harmonisation of food safety standards - Member States to provide comments on the draft ToR of the task force on harmonisation of food safety standards the survey indicated that majority of the Member States have implemented the ASEAN Common Principles and Requirements for Food Hygiene at the national level. However, feedback from some Member States also indicated that some of the national requirements differed from the ASEAN Common Principles and Requirements for Food Hygiene and in some cases the feedback received lacked clarity. 8 th PFPWG PFPWG At the 8 th PFPWG mtg : agreed with two list of categories products as first and second priority products for harmonisation 8 th PFPWG PFPWG Done 8 th PFPWG PFPWG Done 15 September 2008 Member States Done 11
2.2.2 Harmonisation of food labelling 2.2.3 Import- Export Certification and Registration Procedure - To endorse the ToR of TF Harm PFS - To endorse the WP of TF on harm PFS - To provide feedback on new food categories for possible harmonization based on significant trade volume/value - To amend the Action Plan to include the activity on new food categories for possible harmonization - To develop outline of harmonization in food labeling areas and appoint lead Countries - To develop outline for the development of the Guidelines for the Import-Export Certification and Registration Procedure June 2009 Member States Adopted ToR of TF on harm PFS during the 1 st 2 nd TF meeting Member States Done 31 March 2010 Member States to provide feedback 31 March 2010 Indonesia as Chair of the Task Force TF meeting (10 June 2009) and Endorsed by PFPWG during the 9 th PFPWG mtg Done Done Sept 2006 Malaysia At the 10 th PFPWG mtg: To give feedback on the questionnaire to monitor the implementation of ASEAN Common Requirements for Food Labelling (ACPRL) and send it to Malaysia Sept 2006 Indonesia Presented at the 8 th PFPWG mtg : draft outline for the development of the Guidelines for the Import-Export Certification and Registration Procedures. - To do the survey and circulate questionnaire to Member States on the use of the relevant Codex Guidelines as ASAP Indonesia At the 9 th PFPWG mtg: agreed to modify the questionnaire to accommodate the AEC Scorecard 12
2.2.4 Food fortification and GMO the basis for the development of the guidelines - To submit their input on the survey for the development of a guidance document for Harmonised Importexport Inspection and Certification System and send it to Indonesia. - To do the survey on the harmonisation of food fortification and GMO 31 January 2011 Member states to give comment Indonesia updated the 12 th PFPWG Meeting that comments were received from Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia and Philippines on the criteria to be included in the draft Guidelines for Import and Export Inspection and Certification System. The Meeting was informed that the draft guidelines was developed based on the feedback received from Member States. The Meeting requested Member States to provide comments on the draft guidelines to Indonesia for further discussion at the next PFPWG Meeting Sept 2006 Philippines At the 8 th PFPWG mtg : feedback on the survey of food fortification regulations received from Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand 2.2.5 HACCP, GMP, Inspection and Certification - To develop outline of HACCP, GMP, Inspection and Sept 2006 Thailand Done 13
3. Technical Infrastructure for prepared foodstuff enhanced 3.1 Coordinate and implement the EC- ASEAN Regional Economic Cooperation Programme in the food sector Certification - AMS to submit their input in the development of the guidelines for ASEAN Audit and Certification of Food Hygiene and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and send it to Thailand. 31 January 2011 Member states to give comment Member States Thailand updated the 12 th PFPWG Meeting that major amendments proposed by Malaysia and Philippines were taken into consideration The Meeting noted the additional comments received from Malaysia The Meeting discussed the criteria for Lead Auditors and issues related to certification and agreed to seek the views from ACCSQ WG 2 to ensure consistency in policies. the Meeting requested Thailand to circulate the amended draft guidelines to the Member States for final comments On going process - When conducted the respective surveys on the status of implementation, Lead Country were requested to provide some Before the next meeting Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand 14
3.2. Cooperate with relevant international, regional organization, and other ASEAN food related bodies to address issues related to capacity building recommendations for technical assistance for the identified implementation gaps. The findings will be used to propose specific project proposals for technical assistance to the EU for consideration in the next phase. - Philippines/Member States On going process 3.3 To strengthen the network of ARLs (ASEAN Reference Laboratories) 3.3.1 ASEAN Reference Laboratory Network Coordinating Committee - To update the progress and status of network of the respective ARLs in the next meeting Before the next PFPWG meeting ARLs: Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam The Meeting noted the update from Thailand and also noted that there were no further updates on the progress of activities of the ARL by Malaysia and Viet Nam. The Meeting agreed that the proposed ASEAN Food Testing Laboratories Experts Meeting should be attended by experts from the six ARLs that have been established as well as laboratory experts from other Member States, representatives from ACCSQ WG 2 and the ASEAN Secretariat. 15
The Meeting also agreed to defer discussions on the establishment of new ARLs until the selection criteria for ARLs has been finalised. In this regard, the Meeting agreed to request Thailand to consider hosting the ASEAN Food Testing Laboratories Experts Meeting prior to the 13 th PFPWG meeting. Thailand will to consider hosting the proposed meeting subject to approval by the government. 3.3.2 ASEAN Guideline for Food Testing Laboratories - PFPWG to use the draft Guidelines for Food Testing Reference Laboratories as the guiding document for the establishment and management of ARLs and NRLs - ASEAN Secretariat to circulate a copy of the guidelines for Member States to provide comments As soon as possible 30 September 2008 PFPWG ASEAN Secretariat Done To provide their comments on the 2nd draft ASEAN Guidelines for Food Testing Reference Laboratories 31 January 2011 Member States The Meeting noted that the ACCSQ WG 2 and Thailand had submitted comments on the draft ASEAN 16
and send it to Thailand. Guidelines for Food Testing Reference Laboratories. Malaysia informed the Meeting that the comments on the draft guidelines will be submitted by 15 December 2010. The Meeting discussed the comments from Thailand and noted the recommendation that the guidelines should be used for ARLs as well as NRLs and also to include criteria for selection of ARLs and NRLs and the relevant competence criteria. Member States who are yet to submit their comments on the draft ASEAN Guidelines for Food Testing Reference Laboratories were requested to submit their comments to the ASEAN Secretariat The ASEAN Secretariat was requested to compile the comments received for further discussion at the ASEAN Food Testing Laboratories Experts Meeting. 17
3.4 Establishment pilot rapid alert system for food 3.4.1 Rapid Alert System for Food PFPWG to hold a Special Meeting to discuss the finalisation of the draft of ASEAN Guidelines for Food Testing Reference Laboratories. ASEAN Secretariat to follow up on the organisation of the Special Meeting. - To establish rapid alert system for food and feed prior to the 13 th PFPWG meeting From January 2007 PFPWG, WG 2 Representatives, ASEAN Secretariat Thailand The Meeting agreed to request the ASEAN Food Testing Laboratories Experts Meeting, which will be held to discuss the ToR of the ARLs, to discuss and finalise the draft ASEAN Guidelines for Food Testing Reference Laboratories taking into consideration comments received from Member States and ACCSQ WG 2. Pilot Project of the ASEAN Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (ARASFF) was completed in December 2007 and participated by Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam. The second phase of ARASFF will be operated until December 2009 Thailand briefed the 12 th PFPWG Meeting on the progress of the activities of the ASEAN Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (ARASFF). Indonesia informed the Meeting that the Indonesian Rapid Alert 18
System for Food and Feed (INRASFF) Working Group has been established to develop the INRASFF. The INRASFF is targeted to be linked with the ARASFF before 2015. The Meeting noted that Lao PDR has established a Task Force for the national Rapid Alert System (RAS) and relevant trainings have been conducted. The Task Force will also develop the RAS for the border check-points. - To develop Guidelines for Procedures to be followed by network members in the notification of ARASFF - To provide their comments and input on the draft ToR of the ARASFF to the ASEAN Secretariat. PFPWG Meetings Malaysia Malaysia was nominated as the Chairman of the working group on the Development of Guidelines of Procedures for Notification of ARASFF. 31 March 2010 Member States The draft Terms of Reference (ToR) of the ARASFF was finalised during the workshop held with support from EU on 3-5 November 2009 in Hanoi, Viet Nam. The 3 rd TOR of ARASFF has been circulated by the ASEAN Secretariat 19
- To await for the recommendation form the study on the development of a Regulatory Framework for Food Safety in ASEAN before making any recommendations to the Steering Committee of ARASFF on its line of reporting. As soon as possible PFPWG on 29 June 2010 and responses received from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand. ASEAN Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (ARASFF) National Contact Point Meeting was held on 22-23 June 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand and was followed by the 4 th EU-ASEAN ARASFF Workshop The ASEAN Secretariat updated the 12 th PFPWG Meeting on the status of the project proposal for the Development of a Regulatory Framework for Food Safety in ASEAN. The Meeting noted that the project proposal is now under consideration by the World Bank for funding support and implementation. The World Bank had requested the ASEAN Secretariat to submit a detailed ToR for the proposed project for consideration. The 12 th PFPWG 20
Meeting noted that the National Contact Points for ARASFF have agreed to act as the Interim Steering Committee of ARASFF (ISCA) to manage the ARASFF whilst awaiting the outcome of the proposed study by the PFPWG for the Development of the Regulatory Framework for Food Safety in ASEAN. In the meantime the ISCA will report directly to SOM- AMAF. 4. Food Safety Standards for Prepared Foodstuff MRA strengthened 4.1 Food Safety Standards in Cooperation with International Agencies and other related ASEAN bodies developed - To identify specific On going Indonesia Codex Technical Committees for coordination in ASEAN including hosting international meeting - To encourage ASEAN On going Member States member States to develop specific proposals for FAO/Codex - To identify areas of On going Malaysia existing and possible cooperation with the international organizations - To study the activities of Before the The ASEAN The Meeting noted that the 4 th ISCA Meeting will be held on 13-14 December 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. 21
the ASEAN Expert Group on Food Safety (AEGFS) and brief the PFPWG in the event there was duplication of efforts. - To provide their comments on the draft ToR of the ASEAN SPS Committee. - PFPWG to coordinate with the AEGFS and other ASEAN Bodies related to food safety on common areas to avoid duplication of efforts on the technical assistance for the integration of the prepared foodstuff sector. next meeting 31 January 2010 As soon as possible Secretariat Member States PFPWG, malaysia Done Malaysia briefed the 12 th PFPWG Meeting on the latest development in the activities of the AEGFS. The Meeting noted the ASEAN Food Safety Improvement Plan II (AFSIP II) had been drafted for 2010-2015 and circulated for comments by the Member States. The draft AFSIP II will be further discussed at the following AEGFS meeting in 2011. The Meeting sought clarification from Malaysia on the possible overlap of the activities carried out by the AEGFS with the initiatives of the PFPWG. It was noted that the activities carried out by the AEGFS focussed on capacity building and training 22
- PFPWG to draft a regional plan for technical assistance for the prepared foodstuff sector based on the needs and available resources. - ASEAN Secretariat to follow up with the APRIS II on the implementation of the workshop on food inspection. As soon as possible As soon possible PFPWG ASEAN Secretariat activities while the PFPWG focused on harmonising technical requirements. In this regard, the Meeting agreed to seek the cooperation of the AEGFS to ensure that the related capacity building and training programmes are based on the harmonised technical requirements developed to ensure consistency in approaches and enhance coordination. The ASEAN Secretariat informed the Meeting that the ASEAN-EU Programme for Regional Integration Support II (APRIS II), under which technical assistance was provided for the prepared foodstuff sector, will conclude in December 2010. The successor programme under the ASEAN-EU cooperation for technical assistance for standards and conformance will commence in 2011. 23
- Updates on the activities of the ASEAN Task Force on Codex (ATFC) PFPWG Meetings Malaysia Malaysia informed the 12 th PFPWG Meeting that there was no further update on the activities of the ATFC since the last PFPWG meeting. The Meeting discussed the recommendation from the ATFC that the PFPWG should be the responsible body to monitor the implementation of measure 1.2.7 of the AEC Scorecard (Development of ASEAN Good Hygiene Practices (GHP)) considering that this activity is being undertaken by PFPWG. In this regard, the Meeting agreed to the recommendation of the ATFC and agreed to amend the AEC Scorecard accordingly. The Meeting agreed to further discuss the proposal from the ATFC in the agenda item 13.2. 4.2 Confidence building for ASEAN and enhanced international trade - To monitor the implementation of food safety standards by ASEAN member States, particularly Codex, related to identified On going Indonesia 24
4.3 Capacity building including Human Resources and Infrastructure Development specific products for MRAs - To compile information on capacity building needs/expertise available On going process Malaysia The Meeting considered the existing technical assistance programmes and noting that the AEGFS focussed on capacity building and training activities for the agro-based sector, it was agreed to request Malaysia as the coordinator for AEGFS to provide a list of the technical assistance programmes carried out by AEGFS so as to ensure that there is no duplication of efforts. Sharing of such information will also ensure that Member States are aware of the existing technical programme and participate in these programmes as appropriate. The Meeting further requested the ASEAN Secretariat to collate the information on capacity building activities carried out by the AEGFS as well as the recommendations from Indonesia for training needs in para 48 and circulate to the Member States for consideration 25
- To develop suggested norms and Guidelines for infrastructure needs - ASEAN member States to implement guidelines - To identify lead State for various capacity programme March 2005 Nov 2006 Nov 2006 Malaysia Member States Malaysia when developing a comprehensive technical assistance programme for prepared foodstuff. - PFPWG to await the finalisation of the guideline for participation for industry. As soon as possible PFPWG The 12 th PFPWG Meeting recalled that the views shared by the Member States at the last meeting that Member States are carrying out national efforts to engage the industry, in particular the SMEs. The Meeting further discussed the proposal from the ASEAN Secretariat for the organisation of the public-private forum as a means of outreach to the business community in line with the decision of the AEM. The Meeting noted that the aim of the proposed public-private forum is to share information related to the ASEAN 26
integration initiatives to the business community and provide updates on the regulatory requirements of each Member State. The forum will be a two-way communication mechanism between the regulators and industry for feedback and discussion on issues related to the integration initiatives of the prepared foodstuff sector. 5. Streamlining and coordinating the activities of the ten ASEAN bodies related to food safety 5.1 Develop framework for integrated cooperation on food control in ASEAN 5.1.1 ASEAN Coordinating Committee for Food Safety (ACCFS) - Preparation of concept paper for the framework of the integrated cooperation in ASEAN - Endorsement of concept paper for the framework of the The Meeting noted that the medical device sector organised a public-private and it was acknowledged that the public-private forum benefited the regulators as well as the business community. In this regard, the Meeting agreed to consider the organisation of a publicprivate forum at a later stage when deemed necessary. Dec 2006 Chair PFPWG Done Aug 2007 ACCSQ Done 27
integrated cooperation in ASEAN (ASEAN Food Safety Forum) - To organise workshop for the ASEAN Coordinating Committee for Food Safety - To develop ToR of the ACCFS - Member States to carry out national consultation and provide comments to the ASEAN Secretariat - To discuss the comments received by Member States on the ToR of the ACCFS - To organise a meeting among the Chairs and Co-Chairs of the ten ASEAN bodies related to food safety to further discuss the comments received from Member States on the draft ToR of the ACCFS January 2008 10 ASEAN bodies related to food safety Done 30 April 2008 Member States Done 8 th PFPWG PFPWG Done ASAP ASEAN Secretariat 28