Use of Risk Management Technique for Inspection of Inputs for Manufacture of Edible Items
Reform ID E045
Reform Description Risk Management Technique for Inspection of Inputs for Manufacturing of Edible Items has been Introduced

Before: Imported food products ingredients (skimmed milk powder, whey powder, coconut oil etc.) consignments were stopped for drawing samples, testing and reporting every time before issuance of clearance by the Animal Quarantine Department. This process was causing delays & additional expenses for importers.

After: Inspection regime for import of samples of edible items has been shifted to Risk Management System. Now less than 1% of shipments are stopped for inspection. Risk based filters like source/origin, importers and exporter’s profile and product have been developed and deployed.
Sector Food Sector
Beneficiaries All Businessmen involved in Imports of Food Product ingredients
Jurisdiction/Location The Whole of Pakistan
Department Animal Quarantine Department, MoNFS&R and FBR
Date of Implementation 01-04-2021
Details Difficulty ● Imported food products ingredients (skimmed milk powder, whey powder, coconut oil etc.) consignments were stopped for drawing samples, testing and reporting every time before issuance of clearance by the Animal Quarantine Department. This process was causing delays & additional expenses for importers.
Analysis ● It was felt that the system for import of food products was delayed by the interventions of the Animal Quarantine Department for sample drawing which could be done on the principle of risk based assessment and inspection.
Solution ● As a result, the Risk Management Technique for inspection of inputs for manufacture of edible items has been introduced. Only two interceptions have been reported in the last 6 months, and the number of inspections will be increased or decreased depending upon the frequency of violations.

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