Identification of standards gaps in the bakery and confectionery industries (IDE-STABACO)
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2025-04
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Uganda National Council for Science and Technology
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This policy brief highlights critical food safety and standards compliance challenges in Uganda’s bakery and confectionery sector. Despite the growing demand for baked goods, the sector struggles with limited knowledge of food safety standards, inadequate regulatory compliance, poor hygiene practices, and minimal capacity to meet technical standards. Through a cross-sectional study, the project identified key standards gaps, developed simplified and translated versions of existing bread and cake standards (US EAS 43:2012 and US 1923:2020), and delivered tailored capacity-building training to stakeholders. The findings emphasize the need for inclusive regulatory frameworks, enhanced public-private partnerships, infrastructure upgrades, and targeted awareness campaigns. The brief proposes actionable recommendations to improve food safety, promote standard compliance, and enhance the competitiveness and public health contribution of the bakery sector.
Key Words: Food safety; Bakery standards; Compliance; Uganda; Small-scale bakeries; GMP; Consumer protection
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Muyanja, C. (2022). Identification of Standards Gaps in the Bakery and Confectionery Industries (IDE-STABACO) [Policy Brief]. Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST). https://www.uncst.go.ug