Human Capacity Development of ASEAN Auditors on GAqP
Iloilo, Philippines – The ASEAN-JICA Food Value Chain Development Project (AJFVC) under Output 3 Activities has concluded a ten-day training course on Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqP) for auditors of the ASEAN Member States. This training was conducted in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) in Iloilo, Philippines, from 23 March to 1 April 2026. Recognizing that regional competence requires both a deep intellectual grasp of regulations and a […]
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AJFVC Initiative to Strengthen Biopesticide Laboratory Capabilities in ASEAN
On 11 May 2026, the ASEAN-JICA Food Value Chain Development Project (AJFVC) shared its plans for capacity assessment of biopesticide handling laboratories during the 30th meeting of the Expert Working Group on the Harmonization of Maximum Residue Limits (EWG-MRLs), held via video conference. This initiative aims to discuss and support the establishment of regional biopesticide reference laboratories in response to the growing needs of scientific regulatory framework of biopesticides across ASEAN Member States (AMSs). During […]
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AJFVC Inception Meeting for Activity 3.3: Development of Guidelines for Inspection of Imported Aquaculture Fish and Fisheries Products
The Inception Meeting for Activity 3.3—”Development of Guidelines for Inspection of Imported Aquaculture Fish and Fisheries Products”—under the ASEAN-JICA Food Value Chain Development Project (AJFVC) was held on 28 April 2026 via video conference. The activity aims to establish practical and effective inspection guidelines for imported aquaculture fish and fisheries products, marking a significant step […]
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Strengthening ASEAN Food Safety: GAqP Training for Extension Workers
Iloilo, Philippines – The ASEAN-JICA Food Value Chain Development Project (AJFVC), in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD), has successfully completed a ten-day training course on Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqP) for extension workers. The event took place from February 23 to March 4, 2026, at the Tigbauan Main Station, bringing […]
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Train-the-Trainer Workshop on Fishery Products Hygiene Management and Cold Chain Management
On October 9, 2025, the ASEAN-JICA Food Value Chain Development Project (AJFVC) successfully concluded a train-the-trainer workshop on fishery products hygiene management and cold chain management at Nanyang Polytechnic in Singapore. This four-day training was part of the AJFVC Output 3, specifically focusing on improving good aquaculture practices among ASEAN Member States (AMSs), and was […]
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AJFVC Virtual Inception Meeting on Fishery Products Hygiene Management
On september 17, 2025, the AJFVC, as part of Output 3 Good Aquaculture Practices activities, held a Virtual Inception Meeting focused on improving hygiene management in fishery products. This virtual event brought together representatives from ASEAN Member States (AMSs) to share insights and create a collaborative framework aimed at enhancing hygiene standards across the region. […]
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AJFVC Inception Meeting for Output 3 on Good Aquaculture Practices
On 20 March 2025, the AJFVC held a virtual Inception Meeting to launch Output 3 of AJFVC, which focuses on enhancing food safety within the fishery sector. This initiative aims to promote Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqP) and establish the ASEAN guidelines along with the relevant principles for fisheries management. During the Meeting, the Southeast Asian […]
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