Monrovia, June 9 -- In commemoration of World Food Safety Day 2025, the newly minted Food Authority of Liberia (FAL) officially launched operations with a bold pledge from Director-General Precelia Cherue to strengthen food safety systems across the country.
Speaking under the national theme, "Using Science to Promote Safe Food Practices and Healthy Living," Cherue emphasized the institution's readiness to use science, collaboration, and innovation to safeguard public health.
The FAL, established under the Food and Food Quality and Safety Act of 2019, is tasked with coordinating multi-sectorial actors, enforcing food regulations, and aligning Liberia's food policies with international standards such as the WHO Global Strategy for Food S...