An effective national food control system is a necessity for every nation to protect its
consumers (national and international) against foods that are contaminated, adulterated
or in other ways injurious to health, or which are incorrectly packaged or labelled. National
food control systems can contribute to economic development by ensuring and
maintaining consumer confidence in the food system and provide a sound regulatory
foundation for domestic and international trade of food.
With effect from April 2013, Trinidad and Tobago implemented a system that allows the importation of dogs and cats without quarantine.Citizens/residents of Trinidad and Tobago are allowed to take their dogs and cats to any
country and return without the need for the animals to enter quarantine, once our entry requirements are met.These rules are in place to keep the people and pets in Trinidad and Tobago safe from rabies and certain other diseases.
Good agricultural practices (GAP) are operational measures which are aimed towards the prevention or minimization of risks to food safety by establishing minimum requirements for preventing or minimizing the risks of hazards to food, the environment, worker health, safety and welfare, and produce quality, in fresh fruit and vegetable production, harvest and post-harvest handling.
It is expected that compliance with the requirements for GAP will not only assure consumer health and safety but will enhance the international reputation of Trinidad and Tobago for producing good quality and safe fresh produce. The application of GAP can subsequently have a positive impact on the trade and competitiveness of the country’s primary agricultural products. It is incumbent on the owners of farms and other types of primary food establishments to demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the establishment, implementation and maintenance of GAP.
The purpose of the programme is to assist farmers in attainting new Techniques, Equipment and Technology.
Any person who is registered with the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries as a farmer, fisherman, licensed woodcutter, licensed saw miller or an individual who can demonstrate that they are currently involved in Agriculture.
