PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali, accompanied by Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony and Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha, met with leadership and staff of the Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GAFDD) to review the country’s food safety oversight.

During the engagement on Tuesday, the President reinforced the need for robust surveillance, monitoring and testing systems to ensure that food products sold in supermarkets and markets across Guyana meet established standards for quality, safety, labelling, product description and nutritional content.

He urged the Department to continue strengthening laboratory capacity and regulatory enforcement so consumers can trust that products on shelves are accurately described and safe to eat.

Ministers and GAFDD officials discussed coordinated measures between health and agriculture authorities to improve inspections, expedite testing turnaround times, and enhance public information on nutrition and labelling compliance.

The meeting underscored the government’s commitment to protecting public health through stronger food-safety systems and clearer consumer protections.