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April 10, 2017

Sixth Meeting

  Working Document for the Sixth Meeting of the Board of Directors of CAHFSAVirtual Meeting – May 11, 2016    
March 28, 2017

Presumptive Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza

    Confirmed H7, Presumptive Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Commercial Flock in GeorgiaGDOA SEALGeorgia Department of AgricultureGary W. Black, Commissioner19 Martin Luther King Jr. […]
September 21, 2016

Diagnostic Protocols

Proper pest detection and pest identification are crucial for the appropriate application of phytosanitary measures. In particular, NPPO’s need proper diagnostic procedures for determination of pest […]

Our Vision

To be a leading regional institution of international repute in the application of Agricultural Health and Food Safety Systems.”

Our Mission

“To enhance regional development in agricultural health and food safety through the application of SPS Measures that meets the expectation of all stakeholders and contribute to the welfare of our citizens.”

Our Mandate

CAHFSA is mandated to perform a coordinating and organizing role for the establishment of an effective and efficient regional sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) regime and to execute on behalf of Member States such SPS actions and activities that can be more effectively and efficiently executed through a regional mechanism.

Legal Instruments

The following Agreement gives force to CAHFSA:

  • Revised Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Agency (CAHFSA): February 25, 2011;
  • Revised Treaty of Chagaramas (Articles 57 and 74).


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