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اقتصادية نظر وجهةالوطنية الموارد على والسيطرة االقتصادية السيادة

االقتصادية، والسيادة السياسي، المصير تقرير في السيادة مكونات تتلخص

للسيادة الموجد الوطنية مبدأ على والتركيز الحدود، على والسيطرةالطاقة، في واالستقالل والماء، الغذاء من الذاتي واالكتفاء االقتصادية،

المصير تقرير حق عن الذاتي .والدفاع

» نتاج » األمر واقع في هو ، نهايتها أو االقتصادية السيادة تآكل مفهوم إنولجوء المتقدمة، البلدان جانب من النامية للبلدان العادلة غير المعاملة

االقتصادية الشؤون في المزدوجة المعايير اعتماد الى األخيرة .هذه -      الحياة       القيسي 11/06/06كمال //

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Arab Quality and Food Safety Conference

Improving Food Safety in The Arab World

MEFOSA (Case Study)

Presented byAtef Wafic Idriss

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The MENA Region has good export potential for processed food products, they are constrained by high trade barriers in many developed countries For instance, from January to June 2001, 27% of

food exports from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria to the United States were rejected by the USFDA due to non-compliance with the U.S. safety measures (filth, microbiological contamination, greater than permitted levels of pesticide residues or food additives) and 58% due to labeling problems

Arab Foods in International Trade

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Limited surveillance information Egypt periodic reports on outbreaks; tourist illnesses

rarely documented Some outbreaks

Local, e.g., a cake with Salmonella Typhi in Saudi Arabia; botulism in Egypt from uneviscerated fish, US forces with locally provided boxed lunches (undetermined agent)

Specific studies School meals in Bahrain Echinococcosis in Palestinian Arabs: Christian, Druze and

Muslims (dogs as a source) Microbial counts of seafood in Saudi Arabia

Foodborne Disease in the Middle East

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Microbial Foodborne PathogensPathogen Implicated Foods Disease

Bacillus cereus Rice, vegetables, meat Mild vomiting and diarrhea

Clostridium perfringens

Stews, chili, etc. (anaerobic) Cramps, diarrhea

Staphylococcus aureus

Meat (ham), dairy, foods, pasta Vomiting, cramps and diarrhea

Salmonella Eggs, meat, fruit, juices, spices, chocolate, etc.

Moderate GI symptoms

Campylobacter Chicken, meat More severe GI symptoms with bloody diarrhea

E. coli O157:H7 Ground beef, juices, sprouts, water, etc.

Severe colon lining and kidney damage

Listeria monocytogenes

RTE foods, e.g., deli meats, smoked fish, soft cheese, etc.

GI symptoms, meningitis, death

Clostridium botulinum

Improperly canned/bottled food (anaerobic)

Paralysis and GI symptoms, death

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The Burden of Illness Pyramid(adapted from CDC, WHO)

Reportedto

Health Department

Culture-confirmed case

Lab tests for organism

Specimen obtained

Person seeks care

Person becomes ill

Population

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Outdated food laws, standards and regulations No centralized approach or coordination among

departments and agencies to food control with jurisdictional confusion and overlap

Lack of adequately trained personnel Limited capacity for food control laboratories Food industry is familiar with terms like GMPs,

GHPs and HACCP systems but has not ability or will to do these

Surveillance Weaknesses in Many Countries

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Countries cannot compete effectively in the export market to be in compliance with the SPS agreement

Conflict between public health objectives and facilitation of trade and industry development

Limited opportunities for appropriate scientific inputs in decision-making processes

Surveillance Weaknesses in Some Countries

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Food Safety Consultancy Food Safety, Food Hygiene, Food Traceability, as for the new EU

directives and laws. Food Safety Audits and Training to national and international food

related requirements: HACCP, GMP and Food borne Illness. Good Manufacturing Practices (21 CFR 100). HACCP Implementation Sanitation/GMP Audits: Sanitation and Handling practices. To

conduct an independent audit using 21 CFR 110 as a guide. General EFSA/EU and FDA/USA Compliance Audits: To comply

with FDA, USDA and EFSA regulations regarding acceptable equipment and Networking, Communication within companies (ERP solutions) and address supply chains sterilization practices.

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Agribusiness Consultancy Agricultural primary production, included horticulture Forestry Fisheries (maritime and fresh water) and aquaculture (incl. health) Land management (land reform, land use planning and farm

restructuring) Rural infrastructure incl. irrigation and drainage Equipment definition (agriculture equipment, laboratories...) Crop protection and disease control Animal production and health Conservation, storage, processing and packaging Agricultural production and marketing groups (inclusive of co-

operatives, filiére, marketing boards, etc…) Food/ Agricultural Traceability Services Rural extension services

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Agro Industrial Consultancy HACCP Built by design Electro-Mechanical Design Electro-Mechanical Maintenance for Plants Plant Process Reengineering, Restructuring and Work Flow according to

International Standards and Food Safety regulations Our Clients: Food Processing establishments -Hospitals -Restaurants -Buildings, schools & Universities -Supermarkets -Specialized industries: Water treatment, boilers, Grease traps, drains, Septic systems treatment, water decontamination and Odour control.

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Market Access E-commerce Site

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Market Access E-commerce Site The portal allows an access to the major food products

from different Arab and Lebanese geographical indications.

It provides Information Source for the Lebanese Food Industry.

The portal includes comprehensive e-business services which help the portal members buy, sell, and market more efficiently with an economical and efficient way of sourcing and transacting business throughout the world.

Food industry portal providing each member with a private marketplace to trade in a secure, neutral e-commerce platform.

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AGRIPOLE : Agro-Economic and Food Safety SME Incubator

80% delivering of Incubation services with business hosting facilities, it will operate as an INCUBATOR CENTRE and Business Accelerator

20% delivering of Business Support Services and Business Development Services for SMEs, it will operate as a BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (BDC)

Generating successful companies and accelerating the growth and success of entrepreneurial companies by providing them with a comprehensive and integrated range of business support resources and services, including (incubator space, business support services, and clustering and networking opportunities) that after “graduating” will leave the program financially viable and freestanding”.

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AGRIPOLE : Agro-Economic and Food Safety SME Incubator

To contribute to the economic growth of the Beirut and Mount Lebanon country, by supporting the Agro-Economy Sector.

Creating New Jobs:

1. By providing fresh graduates and executives with a fighting chance to set up and start their own companies and in turn provide openings for other professionals.

2.By providing new Job opportunities to young professionals and preventing them from seeking careers abroad.

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IT Services and Process Control Provide integrated solutions for the commercial, industrial

companies, and specialized retail. Front Office and IT solution provider (networking, backup

engines, security engines, disaster backup, advanced servers, and paper less and archiving solutions.

Back Office & Business Integration ERP consulting provider solution for small to medium companies with flexibility in licensing (one license for multiple sister companies) with discounts on implementations on the several locations.

Try our leasing program procedure for the ERP solution for the medium companies in addition to yearly maintenance contract.

HACCP, Traceability and ISO software.

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Trading and Commercial Services

Export (foods) Marketing services Exhibitions services Market survey Open new market Private label Int. Supermarket orders (private & special foods).

From Lebanon

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Trading and Commercial Services

Investing Consultants in Food Industry and Marketing

Consulting ServicesList the consulting services you wish to offer

our clients.Marketing case studies for several regional and

international markets.

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Food Prevention Systems:DECAGON Manufacturers of

Biophysical Instrumentation Water Activity meters Thermal properties meters Plant research products Soil research products Soil moisture monitoring

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Managerial Sales & Marketing Seminars:

Balanced Scorecard E-Commerce E-Management Eye Management Human Resources

Management International Standards

Organization ISO 9000 Managerial Excellence Process Management &

Reengineering SCM – Supply Chain

Management

Team Building Time Management Customer Care, Customer

Service CRM – Customer

Relationship Management ECR – Efficient Consumer

Response Fundamental Selling

Techniques One to One Marketing Situational Selling Situational Service

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MEFOSA’s Comparative Advantages

Our ProfessionalismNumber of years of experience in this fieldOur Achievements which build on our Good

Will, and reputation in the Food IndustryOur Tailor Made Response to your Needs.Personalized Intervention (we are always

available to listen to your objectives, to install a tailor made program adapted to your particular needs).

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MEFOSA’s Business Values

Shared Knowledge with Stakeholders (personnel, customers, suppliers, and partners).

Customer Satisfaction.Continuous Improvement.  Ethical competition with competitorsCommitment & Loyalty to Stakeholders.Client-focused business with a consumer focus.

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Projects Supported by the European Commission in Lebanon

EU Industrial Modernization Project (ELCIM)EU Quality Project (Food Quality Committee)Strengthening Quality Management, Capabilities

and Infrastructure in Lebanon (QUALEB )Project No. EuropeAid/119802/D/SV/LB/4800/3 (ADP Project)

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Our Associations and Partners

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Contact DetailsPhone 00961 1 34 31 41

00961 3 32 99 66F A X 00961 1 73 99 86

Mail info@mefosa.com

Site www.mefosa.com

Address 126 Sourati St., Lions Bldg # 301 Hamra, Beirut 1103-2120, Lebanon