June 7 (Xinhua) – ISLAMABAD According to Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, addressing the country’s food safety issues would require both research funding and the use of cutting-edge technology. He stated on Friday that bolstering food security systems is essential to guaranteeing food that is clean, safe, and nutrient-dense.
“All stakeholders must work together to ensure food safety as it is a shared responsibility.” In honour of World Food Safety Day, the president stated in his speech that “we must uphold the strictest food safety regulations for the welfare of our people.”
The need to take proactive steps to emphasise good hygiene and safeguard our food chain has never been higher, Zardari noted, since food-borne illnesses and worldwide pandemics are becoming more commonplace these days.
He said that in order to be ready for the unanticipated in terms of food safety, it is necessary to foresee potential risks and vulnerabilities in the food chain and put strong measures in place to mitigate them. He also mentioned the need of investing in food surveillance systems, bolstering pertinent laboratories, and enhancing emergency response mechanisms in order to identify food safety threats before they become crises.
In addition, he stated that encouraging optimal agricultural techniques will help lower the risk of food-borne illnesses and raise the standard of Pakistan’s food supply.
The president also urged the use of television and other social media channels to educate the public about food safety and the need of consuming clean, sanitary meals.
