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UNBS Hosts the 87th National Codex Committee Meeting to Strengthen Food Safety Standards

Mr. Bwambale Benard17 July 20261 min read
UNBS Hosts the 87th National Codex Committee Meeting to Strengthen Food Safety Standards
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Mr. Bwambale Benard

Head of Programs, CONSENT

Friday, 17 July 2026

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) convened the 87th meeting of the National Codex Committee to harmonize food safety and agro-trading practices.

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) convened key stakeholders for the 87th National Codex Committee meeting. Mr. Bwambale Benard, Head of Programs at CONSENT, represented consumer interest groups during technical sessions on international standards for pesticide residues and biological contaminants. CONSENT emphasized the need to align national food standards with international Codex guidelines to ensure all imported and locally produced food items undergo rigorous quality compliance.
Tags:#UNBS#Food Safety#Codex#Standards

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