DTI invites stakeholders to UNIDO Meeting on P-Trace

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)  is inviting stakeholders to  a meeting  sponsored by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) called the “Philippine Traceability of Agro-Industrial Products for the European Market (P-Trace)” Project forum on September 22, 2011 (Thursday).

The traceability system in the Philippines is deemed important to be installed in the agricultural sector as international markets are requiring such system. Recently, the absence of or inadequacy of traceability system caused the recall of some products due to issues pertaining the use of wrong pesticides.

Replicating the TRACE System in the Philippines is a necessary path to take in order to increase competitiveness of Philippine crops in the international market.

In the course of preparatory work for the “Philippine Traceability of Agro-Industrial Products for the European Market (P-Trace)” Project, the UNIDO will consult with local  stakeholders so that they will be able to deliver their immediate goal – the development of an inclusive pro-poor supply chain and traceability system for the country

For more information on the UNIDO meeting, concerned parties may contact Ms. Mimi Yap of DTI-7 at tel. no. 255-0036 loc. 301.

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