Welcome to the Food Standards Board – Newsday Zimbabwe The Food Standards Board (FSB) is a statutory body established by the Food Standards Act [Chapter 15:01] of Zimbabwe to ensure the safety and quality of food for human consumption. The FSB plays a critical role in protecting public health by setting and enforcing food safety standards, as well as promoting good food hygiene practices throughout the food chain. Mission and Vision Mission: To ensure the availability of safe, wholesome, and nutritious food for all Zimbabweans. Vision: A Zimbabwe where all people have access to safe, affordable, and nutritious food. Objectives * Develop and enforce food safety standards * Promote good food hygiene practices * Monitor and enforce compliance with food safety regulations * Facilitate food safety education and awareness campaigns * Collaborate with stakeholders in the food industry Functions * Setting food safety standards * Issuing food safety licenses * Inspecting food premises * Investigating food safety incidents * Approving food additives, processing aids, and contaminants * Monitoring and enforcing compliance with food safety regulations * Certifying food products for export * Conducting food safety training and education programs * Advising the government on food safety matters News and Updates The FSB regularly publishes news and updates on its website, including: * New food safety standards * Food safety alerts and recalls * Education and training programs * Upcoming events * Public consultations Contact Information Address: 3rd Floor, Agriculture House, Samora Machel Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: +263 (0) 242 706 487 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.fsb.co.zw/ Follow the Food Standards Board on Social Media: * Facebook: @FoodStandardsBoardZim * Twitter: @FSBZimbabweThe provided HTML includes multiple paragraphs of text. The content of this text revolves around the appointment of a Food Standards and Advisory Board in Zimbabwe to address the issue of counterfeit and underweight food products. Here’s a summary of the main points:The provided HTML includes multiple paragraphs of text. The content of this text revolves around the appointment of a Food Standards and Advisory Board in Zimbabwe to address the issue of counterfeit and underweight food products. Here’s a summary of the main points: 1. The legislation known as the Food and Food Standards Act (Chapter 15:04) enacted in 1971 provides the mandate for the Food Standards and Advisory Board. 2. The main objective of this board is to ensure the sale of food products in their pure state, prohibit the sale and manufacture of falsely described food items, and establish standards related to food products. 3. Zimbabwe has a problem with counterfeit and underweight food products due to porous borders and corruption at ports of entry. 4. The influx of fake products and informal sector actors has led to counterfeit goods imitating leading brands, particularly in the Mbare area of Harare. 5. In May 2024, over a thousand companies were charged with selling expired or underweight products, and 11,030 sanctions were issued for non-compliant products. 6. The appointment of the food standards board is seen as a step towards addressing the problem, but it should be complemented with measures to seal porous borders and punish those involved in counterfeiting activities. 7. The government needs to play an active role in protecting consumers and genuine manufacturers by taking action against counterfeiters.Welcome to the Food Standards Board Harare – The Food Standards Board (FSB) is a statutory body established under the Food Standards Act [Chapter 15:06] to ensure the safety and quality of food in Zimbabwe. The Board is responsible for developing and enforcing food standards, as well as monitoring the production, distribution, and sale of food. The FSB has a wide range of responsibilities, including: * Developing and maintaining food standards * Monitoring the production, distribution, and sale of food * Investigating food poisoning outbreaks * Providing advice to the government on food safety issues * Promoting food safety awareness The FSB is committed to ensuring that food in Zimbabwe is safe and of high quality. The Board works with a variety of stakeholders, including government agencies, industry, and consumer groups, to achieve this goal. Recent Activities The FSB has been active in a number of recent initiatives, including: * Developing new food standards for dairy products * Monitoring the safety of imported food * Investigating a number of food poisoning outbreaks * Providing advice to the government on food safety issues * Promoting food safety awareness The FSB is committed to continuing its work to ensure that food in Zimbabwe is safe and of high quality. The Board encourages all stakeholders to work together to achieve this goal.