Belgium Food
USIS Washington File: GLOBAL FOOD COMMISSION TO EVALUATE BIOTECHNOLOGY STANDARDS
The Codex Alimentarius Commission was established in 1962 and is the major international organization responsible for protecting the health and economic interests of consumers, developing international food standards, and encouraging fair international trade in food. It is the joint food standards program of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) of the United Nations. ... The commission approved by consensus a set of trade guidelines on organic food that define the nature of organic food production and prevent claims that could mislead consumers about the quality of the product or the way it was produced. ... [Read More]
Oil-for-Food Contract Release List - June 8
On June 8, 2001 the U.S. released its hold on an additional 51 contracts with a value of $85.6 million submitted under the United Nations Oil-for-Food program. The UN comm numbers for the contracts affected are listed below. ... Oil-for-Food Contract Release List - June 8 ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
The NATO Support Activity (NSA) has a snack bar and a convenience store which are open daily, including weekends and holidays. Fresh dairy products, canned goods, limited frozen convenience foods, and ice cream are stocked. American breads, soda, cereals, snack foods, cake mixes, and pet foods are also available. American nonprescription drugs, toiletries, infant care products, household cleaning products, and many miscellaneous items not readily available on the local economy are carried as well. ClothingLast Updated: 11/28/2003 12:26 AM ... [Read More]
2004 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Belgium
During the year, the Justice Minister decided to create a committee to assist in preparing the Muslim representative body, the Muslim Executive Council, for new elections after an impasse was reached on how to elect a general assembly and executive council. The Muslim Executive Council is responsible for appointing religious teachers (imams) and for the secular administration of cemeteries, buildings, and food preparation. Continued organizational disputes within the Muslim community and with the Ministry of Justice associated with the preparation for these elections have postponed formation of this council. ... [Read More]
V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G
France is a destination country for women trafficked for the purposes of sexual exploitation and involuntary domestic servitude, primarily from Eastern and Central Europe and Africa. The number of Chinese women trafficked to France for sexual exploitation increased in 2004. The government estimates that there are 10,000 to 12,000 trafficking victims in France, 3,000-8,000 of whom are children forced into prostitution and labor. Nigerian trafficking networks continued to expand their activities in France. Trafficking of Brazilian women and girls for sexual exploitation to French Guiana — a French possession — remained a serious problem. The Government of France fully complies with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. Although the government did not provide full data on investigations, prosecutions, convictions, and sentences, the Secretary of State has ... [Read More]
Oil-for-Food Contract Release List - June 1
The U.S. Government released its "hold" on the following contracts under the UN Oil-for-Food program effective June 1, 2001. ... Oil-for-Food Contract Release List - June 1 ... [Read More]
Belgium (06/05)
Travelers can check the latest health information with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. A hotline at 877-FYI-TRIP (877-394-8747) and a web site at http://www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm give the most recent health advisories, immunization recommendations or requirements, and advice on food and drinking water safety for regions and countries. A booklet entitled Health Information for International Travel (HHS publication number CDC-95-8280) is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, tel. (202) 512-1800. ... [Read More]
Belgium
Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747); fax 1-888-CDC-FAXX (1-888-232-3299), or via the CDC’s Internet site at http://www.cdc.gov/travel. For information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad consult the World Health Organization’s (WHO) website at http://www.who.int/en. Further health information for travelers is available at http://www.who.int/ith. ... [Read More]
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