Use Case 1

Improvements in quality assurance processes that enhance traceability through fair mechanisms, reducing the risk of aflatoxin contamination in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. The objective is to strengthen processes for flow and traceability of safe produce, while ensuring fairness to the producing population.

Extension, dissemination, and use of bioprotectants for aflatoxin mitigation pre-harvest, hermetically sealed bags (PICS bags) for insect management to reduce post-harvest risk to aflatoxins, reusable humidity indicators to provide indications of moisture levels associated with aflatoxin concentrations, rapid in situ testing equipment to help with the screening produce, and strategic platforms (e.g., Food Convergence Innovation platforms).

National bodies, such as consumer protection agencies, standardization bureaus, crop protection research programmes, and SMEs (processors and traders) for international and domestic markets.