Liberian Food Safety Initiative

EU-Funded Project: LIFSI – Enhancing Food Safety Practices and Compliance Across Selected Value Chains (Rice, Cassava, Fish, Cocoa, and Coffee).

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Supported by EU-funded #LiFSI, LiSA DG Stephen Mambu & FAL Deputy Dir. T. Ndorbor joined African food regulators at #AFRAF in Cairo to discuss stronger food control systems. #Liberia participated in discussions on strengthening #foodsafety & regulatory systems in the region

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The EU-funded #LiFSI joined the Food Authority of Liberia on its county engagement mission to Margibi & Bong. The 15-county tour, facilitated with funding support from the #EU, is helping FAL engage local authorities, markets, & communities to strengthen its #foodsystems #UNIDO

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📻 DID YOU KNOW?
Radio remains one of Liberia’s most powerful sources of food safety information!
Almost 48% of people surveyed rely on radio to learn about #foodsafety. This highlights the important role radio plays in keeping communities informed. #PublicHealth #EUinLiberia

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Target Laboratory Systems completed its first technical assistance mission to the Liberia Standards Authority, assessing food testing labs against ISO/IEC 17025:2017, providing training and supporting the labs’ journey towards international accreditation. #EU #Unido #Foodsafety

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Food Authority of Liberia Launches 2026-2030 Strategic Plan with European Union Support

https://t.co/DXxwwE6BMh

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Yesterday, EU-LiFSI and the Food Authority of Liberia brought together public and private sector stakeholders to advance a Risk-Based Food Inspection Framework for Liberia, strengthening food safety and public health.
#FoodSafety #Liberia #RiskBasedInspection #SafeFoodForAll

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The EU-Funded Liberian Food Safety Initiative team met with NaFAA Director General to advance Liberia's risk-based food inspection framework. The team also visited fish landing sites, markets, & restaurants, observing food safety activities.

#ProtectingPublicHealth #FoodSafety

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The 4th #LiFSI Project Steering Committee brought together public & private sector leaders to review progress on strengthening Liberia's food safety system. Discussions focused on a national food inspection framework, harmonised inspections & continued stakeholder collaboration.

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On #MSMEDay2026, we celebrate the entrepreneurs shaping Liberia’s future. Through the EU-funded LIFSI, MSMEs are gaining stronger food safety systems, improved market access, upgraded laboratories, and greater opportunities to grow their economy. #EUinLiberia #FoodSafety #Liberia

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The @UniOfLib academic scoping mission to Ghana is underway. The delegation visited @KNUSTGH to explore partnerships in food science education and research. The mission will advance efforts to establish a twinning arrangement & long-term institutional collaboration. #Foodsafety

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The Liberia Food Safety Coordinating Committee endorsed unsafe fish handling & poor vendor hygiene in markets as a national safety priority. LFSCC mandated cold chain standards, inter-agency inspections, WASH infrastructure, among other measures in markets. #EUinLiberia #UNIDO

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The EU-funded LiFSI joined the Food Authroity of Liberia, & other stakeholders to mark #WorldFoodSafetyDay2026. Implemented by @UNIDO, LiFSI enhances food safety to protect Liberians. #FoodSafety #EUinLiberia #Liberia

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On #WorldFoodSafetyDay, EU-funded #LiFSI reaffirms its commitment to strengthening food safety systems across Liberia. Together with @UNIDO & the European Union, we can reduce foodborne diseases for healthier communities.

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Nearly 4 in 10 Liberians have never heard of foodborne illness.

The Food Safety Assessment Report shows only 61% awareness, with much higher knowledge among those with tertiary education.
#foodsafety #lifsi

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Liberia, with EU support through LIFSI, launched the National Food Safety Assessment Report, gathering data from 1,050 consumers and more! 🌍📊 #FoodSafety #Liberia #EU #LIFSI

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This week, stakeholders gathered for a workshop on Liberia’s Voluntary Third-Party Food Safety Assurance (vTPA) Scheme. Mr. Alivin S. Juesseah (Chair) and Mrs. Marion G. Myers (Co-Chair) will lead the next phase! #FoodSafety #Liberia #vTPA

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On Friday, the EU Ambassador to Liberia visited the LiFSI office and monitored the EU funded construction at LiSA. She praised the progress, highlighting it as a key step in strengthening Liberia’s food safety infrastructure.

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On October 24, LiSA, supported by the EU and UNIDO, strengthened ties with GSA in Accra, Ghana. A visit to Special Ice Mineral Water led to a cooperation agreement for future study tours. A big step for trade! #GhanaLiberiaStandards #LiFSI #Trade #Quality #ConsumerProtection

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Happy World Standards Day! 🎉 Liberia celebrates the power of standards for a sustainable future. Let’s build a culture of quality that uplifts every Liberian! 🇱🇷 #WorldStandardsDay #Liberia #StandardsForSustainability #QualityForAll #SDGs #StandardsInAction

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Every sip of Liberian coffee tells a story of quality and care, thanks to farming and processing standards. Standards brew success! #WorldStandardsDay #Lifsi #Coffee #QualityStandards #Agriculture #SDGs