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Cooperative Agreement between IICA and USDA for the Engagement with Central American Custom Union Countries (CACU).

Código: 4839-00
País: Sede Central
Inicio: 09/03/2018
Finalización: 31/12/2021
Tipo: Proyectos de Cooperación Técnica

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Descripción
As a continuation of the 2017 and 2018 activities, this project aims to build capacity of the CACU members to implement food safety and SPS standards or regulations in line with this plan. IICA under this cooperative agreement is partnering with USDA to strengthen the capacity of CACU member nations to achieve the development and adoption on trade-related technical regulations. IICA’s contributions to the project will be conducted in coordination with USDA. The planned duration of the project is from the time of ratification until December 31, 2019.
Objetivo General:
To build the capacity of CACU member countries to influence the development and adoption of science-based, trade-facilitating policies.
Objetivos Específicos:
  1. Establish sicence-based food safety standards consistent with international regulations and obligations.
  2. Improve certification process for exported foods.
  3. Improve current risk-based standards for inspection, sampling, treatments and pest interception procedures.
  4. Establecidas normas y regulaciones de inocuidad de alimentos basadas en ciencia y armonizadas internacionalmente.
Contrapartes:
  • Foreign Agricultural Service's Office of Capacity Building and Development (FAS)
Responsable: Ana Marisa Cordero Peña
Recursos Totales: USD 533,872
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