Tunisia recently hosted a workshop aimed at enhancing the capacity of official control for marine products, with the goal of boosting exports and meeting international health standards. The workshop, organized by the "ASCO project to support official control services for animal and plant products in Tunisia," brought together 35 veterinarians from central and regional authorities responsible for monitoring and approving marine products for export.
The workshop focused on several key areas, including internal audit principles, risk analysis, and critical control points, as well as programs for monitoring and tracking farmed fish. The event provided an opportunity for participants to exchange experiences and unify control practices between central and regional authorities.
The ASCO project's efforts are part of a broader initiative to modernize the official control system for animal and plant products in Tunisia. This aims to enhance the confidence of international markets in Tunisian marine products and support the sustainable development of export-oriented value chains.
The workshop's objectives align with Tunisia's goal of increasing its exports of marine products, particularly to the European Union market. To achieve this, it is essential to ensure that Tunisian marine products meet the required health and quality standards.
The participants discussed the importance of establishing a national system for internal auditing and developing a roadmap for its gradual implementation. This will enable Tunisian authorities to effectively monitor and control marine products, ensuring they meet international standards.
The ASCO project's activities are crucial in supporting Tunisia's efforts to enhance its official control capacity and improve the competitiveness of its marine products in global markets. By strengthening the control system, Tunisia can increase its exports and contribute to the country's economic growth.
The workshop's outcomes are expected to contribute to the development of a more effective and efficient control system for marine products in Tunisia. This will not only benefit the country's exporters but also enhance the reputation of Tunisian marine products in international markets.
Key points
- The workshop aimed to enhance the capacity of 35 veterinarians from central and regional authorities responsible for monitoring and approving marine products for export.
- The ASCO project is supporting official control services for animal and plant products in Tunisia to enhance the country's exports and meet international health standards.
- The workshop focused on internal audit principles, risk analysis, and critical control points to ensure that Tunisian marine products meet international health and quality standards.
