National Food Safety Policy, 2017-2026 (Maldives)

The National Food Safety Policy of Maldives proposes four policy goals to address the needs to: 

1. Ensure safety, health and quality of food supply throughout the food chain.
2. Strengthen national food safety framework, implementation of food control activities and coordination among responsible agencies.
3. Promote awareness and participation of consumer and stakeholders in the food chain.
4. Build capacity and enhance capability of training, education and research on food safety.

The objectives of each goal were likewise identified by the policy. The strategic approaches of each objective were also specified along with the proposed agencies to be responsible for each approach. The plan of actions with specified timeframe and coordinating mechanisms for each strategic activity has been further developed through a consultative process. The Policy is planned to be implemented within a 10-year period with sufficient budget, human and other resources made available.