Promoting Food
Safety on the
African Continent
OUR MISSION
To be the agent for change in Africa with respect to food safety - promoting the production, storage, distribution, and consumption of safe food regionally and internationally.
WHAT WE DO
Our goal is to connect food safety professionals and students on the continent of Africa and around the world to serve as an educational and food safety news resource for our members.
OUR COMMUNITY
The ACAFP represents members from industry, government, international organizations, and academia all interested in protecting the food supply in Africa.
Welcome to the African Continental Association of Food Protection (ACAFP) website. This organization was formerly the African Association for Food Protection (AAFP).
The ACAFP is the African continent’s affiliate group within the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP).
Whether you are a farmer, student, food industry executive,
microbiologist, educator, or government official or quality control
professional involved in growing, storing, transporting, processing or
preparing any types of foods, the ACAFP welcomes you.
Read more about membership options, benefits, and join today.
Check out the ACAFP News page for affiliate updates and announcements!
ALL ARE WELCOME
Upcoming Events
IAFP 2023 Annual Meeting
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
16 - 19 July 2023
ACAFP Food Safety Conference for Africa
In-person
Accra, Ghana
7 - 9 November 2023
