The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) organizes a national training course “Strengthening Food Import Inspection and Certification” in Vientiane Capital from 21 to 23 September 2010. The training started on Tuesday morning.

The aim with the three day training course is to strengthen the capacity of food inspectors that are working in Government food control institutions, by strengthening practical methods and techniques for inspection of imported and domestic foods in Lao PDR. Thirty food safety professionals from all provinces and Vientiane Capital, working daily on food inspection issues, are attending the training. Read more