AU to establish Africa Food Safety Agency to strengthen continent-wide standards


ADDIS ABABA, March 5 (Xinhua) -- The African Union (AU) announced Wednesday that the Africa Food Safety Agency will be established shortly in a bid to enhance food safety across the continent.

The AU said in a statement that the agency will serve as its specialized technical institution, dedicated to coordinating food safety policies, regulations, and risk assessment frameworks across Africa.

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