Caribbean Task Force on Food Safety (CTFS)

A permanent regional technical advisory mechanism established by CARICOM to support the Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Agency (CAHFSA). It coordinates regional food safety programmes, the harmonization of standards and regulations, information generation and exchange, capacity building, expert and laboratory networks, and alert mechanisms for food safety incidents. Its purpose is to strengthen food safety systems, manage risks, protect consumers, and facilitate safe agrifood trade among CARICOM Member States.