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The steps to clean food
FROM PACE B4
Developing more Bangladesh standards is the key to enhancingdomestic and international trade.
As you can see, we are collaborating with all key ministries and agencies in food safety and these efforts are continuing. All these will have a positive impact on public health and can ultimately support development outcomes as Bangladesh moves forward on a path towards middle income country status.
TDS: FAO-sponsored NFSL has found adulterated foods. Tests at labs have detected traces of banned pesticides in vegetables and fruits, hazardous elements in fish, milk and meat. What are the effects of consuming adulterated foods on health ?
Robson: Contaminants in food have both short and long term effects. Diarrhoea, jaundice and hepatitis are diseases caused by microbiological contamination. In the long term, accumulation of chemicals in the human body can lead to cancer, gastro-intestinal problems, neurological disorders and even birth defects. Chronic renal failure and chronic liver diseases are also severe consequence of consuming food contaminated by chemicals.
TDS: Food adulteration has remained unabated in the past two decades, despite the government's steps to keep it in check. Why?
Robson: Food safety is a complex and challenging issue as it is cross-sectoral and involves multiple government agencies, the private sector and consumers. Developed countries have also struggled to set up adequate food control systems, and also suffered from criminal food adulteration. The good news in Bangladesh is that a law has been passed and the government is actively setting up a mechanism to co-ordinate food safety activities in the country, through the new BFSA.
Modem food control systems are based on risk assessment and management; the actions required to be taken by all players in the food chain - farmers, transporters, storage personnel, inspectors and government officers, retailers and sellers, and the consumer. The draft Bangladesh Food Safety Rules, 2014 has already been posted on the food ministry's website, and all are open to send in their comments and suggestions. It would be of great assistance to the government.
TDS: Which areas require immediate attention from policymakers? What needs to be done to ensure safe food for all?
Robson: Thanks to the press and consumers, policymakers are already cognizant of the food safety issue, and steps are being taken in the right direction. It will be important to have the regulatory structure in place as early as possible with the concerned ministries and agencies, private sector and the consumers taking up their rightful roles. Collaboration is the key.