Food Committee Meeting - May 18, 2020
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Food Committee Meeting - May 18, 2020
During the meeting, discussions were held on the current status and operations of laboratories amid the pandemic.
Key Discussion Points:
- Review of proposals submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to contribute to public health through food and nutrition safety.
- Evaluation of the Ministry’s directive on pesticides and its potential impact on the sector.
- Commitment to continued collaboration with all ministries during the COVID-19 period, ensuring necessary sacrifices and cooperation.
- Emphasis on the need for food laboratories to remain operational during lockdowns, following the Ministry’s response to our exemption request, and the necessity of continuing to be included in provincial public health board exemptions.
The meeting reaffirmed the importance of ensuring uninterrupted laboratory services and strengthening industry-government collaboration.