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Annexure 4: Indicator Description for BAFRA Activities



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Annexure 4: Indicator Description for BAFRA Activities




INDICATOR CODE: BAFRA 1

SIMPLIFIED NAME OF INDICATOR: Increased accredited test parameters for the National Food Testing Laboratory (NFTL).

TYPE OF INDICATOR: Output

INDICATOR DESCRIPTION: The increased Nos of accredited test parameters would enable NFTL to become fully functional.

RATIONALE FOR INDICATOR:
Bhutan has a rich & varied biological diversity of regional & Global importance, However in the process of modernization of the Bhutanese economy through trade and with ever increasing changes in the climate, the status of Bhutan biodiversity wealth are increasingly at risk from new emerging pest & diseases and BAFRA’s capacity to effectively manage bio-security issues are relatively under developed.
Currently the National Food Testing laboratory of the Bhutan Agriculture & Food Regulatory Authority does not have the required capability and facilities to detect GMO/LMO at the moment to prevent the entry of exotic pest & diseases which may enter the country as a result of climate change. Given this, the indicator for testing GM food is being supported by the framework of Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA) support for Bhutan.
INDICATOR HISTORICAL TRENDS AND FUTURE PROJECTIONS:



Historical Performance Achievement (before start-up of 11FYP)
Projections for indicator (targets) under 11 FYP


Fiscal Year

2010

2011

2012

2013 -14

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

2017-18

11FYP Year







T-1

T

T+1

T+2

T+3

T+4

Targets related to 11th FYP

NA

15*

15

15

19

23


27

30

3Actual achieved

-BAFRA records
NA

15*

15
















T-1 = baseline year and T is the start year

*=In 2011 the 15 test parameters were developed however the accreditation was completed only in 2012


ANALYSIS OF INDICATOR BEHAVIOUR:

The National Food Testing Laboratory began the ground work for accreditation since 2008 and was

Accredited for ISO/IEC 17025 in 2012. NFTL was accredited for a total of 15 test parameters in 2012, 3 in the microbiological discipline & 12 in the chemical discipline. The biotechnology laboratory for detection of Genetically modified Organism (GMOs) was also established under the NFTL in same year (2012). However, NFTL was not able to increase the scope of accredited test parameters due to limited technical capacity & laboratory Equipments. But in the 11 FYP NFTL target for 15 additional accredited test parameters if funds from EU-GCCA and RGOB are secured.
OTHER RELATED INDICATORS:


  • Functional LMO and GMO product detection laboratory


INSTITUTION RESPONSIBLE FOR INDICATOR OVERSIGHT:

Bhutan Agriculture & Food Regulatory Authority, Ministry of Agriculture & Forests


KEY PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR INDICATOR MANAGEMENT:

Jambay Dorji, Offtg. Chief Laboratory Officer, National Food Testing Laboratory, Bhutan Agriculture & Food Regulatory Authority, Ministry of Agriculture & Forests.


METHODOLOGY FOR INDICATOR MANAGEMENT:

Stage in Data Management

Description

Data type selection (what is data to be collected and its level of aggregation)

Primary data needed for this indicator is Nos of accredited test parameters

Data sources (what is the collection instrument)

Data will be collected by conducting laboratory test on food samples. The laboratory test procedure are based on international standards (FAO/APHA/BAM/IS methods)

Data collection (who is responsible collecting)

The National Food Testing Laboratory is responsible for collection of data

Data processing (who carries out data entry and data processing and how)

The raw results of the laboratory test are entered in the Job Card by the Analysts/laboratory officer and the final test report are prepared by the sampling officer and signed by the signatory authority of the tests.

Currently, due to lack of proper Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) the raw data & results are being stored in excel and Ms.Word.



Data presentation (how)

The data are present in the form of laboratory test results.

Data reporting (by whom to whom)

The date shall be compiled by NFTL and submitted to the BAFRA Head Office.

Inputs required for data management (when and by whom)

Given the fact that data is generated from testing samples, Inputs in the form of funds for Equipments, Reagents, samples, human recourses and technical expertise are required by NFTL.

Cost of verification :

Since sample testing is a routine work carried out by NFTL, there is a minimal cost of verification. However, cost in terms of TA/DA may be incurred if laboratory staffs are sent out for sample collection.

Data quality and risk assessment (who and how)

Once the NFTL gets accredited for the additional test parameters the test results generated by NFTL on these test parameters are internationally accepted globally. The Data Quality & Risk Assessment will be done by external assessors/Auditors of the National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories (NABL) of India.


ANY SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
INDICATOR CODE: BAFRA 2

SIMPLIFIED NAME OF INDICATOR: Plant & Animal Quarantine Stations equipped with decontamination facilities

TYPE OF INDICATOR: Output

INDICATOR DESCRIPTION: Nos of plant & Quarantine Stations equipped with decontamination facilities that would strengthen the regulatory & quarantine system.
RATIONALE FOR INDICATOR:

Bhutan has a rich & varied biological diversity of regional & Global importance, However in the process of modernization of the Bhutanese economy through trade and with ever increasing changes in the climate, the status of Bhutan biodiversity wealth are increasingly at risk from new emerging pest & diseases and BAFRA’s capacity to effectively manage bio-security issues are relatively under developed. Examples are the emergence of Gaint African Land Snails (GALS) and frequent outbreak of Bird Flu. When such outbreak takes place the diseased plant and animal products, and dead animal carcass from quarantine stations must be disposed using incinerators. The incineration of these waste materials besides reducing the high cost of waste transportation and landfill management also safeguards the environment and health of the people.


BAFRA currently has 5 quarantine stations established at the Major entry points such as Paro (Paro International Airport), Samtse, Gelephu, Samdrup Jongkhar (Nanglam) and Phuentsholing, however none of the quarantine stations are equipped with decontamination facilities to completely contain the spread of such diseases. With increasing change in the climate conditions there is a high risk of emergency of such new pest & diseases. Given this the indicator for equipping the existing Plant & Animal Quarantine facilities with decontamination facilities is being supported by the framework of Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA) support for Bhutan.
INDICATOR HISTORICAL TRENDS AND FUTURE PROJECTIONS:



Historical Performance Achievement (before start-up of 11FYP)
Projections for indicator (targets) under 11 FYP


Fiscal Year

2010

2011

2012

2013 -14

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

2017-18

11FYP Year







T-1

T

T+1

T+2

T+3

T+4

Targets related to 11th FYP

NA

0

0

2

5

5

5

5

3Actual achieved

-BAFRA records
NA

0

0

2













T-1 = baseline year and T is the start year
ANALYSIS OF INDICATOR BEHAVIOUR:
BAFRA established all the five Quarantine stations by 2010 however, none of the quarantine stations were equipped with decontamination facilities so far due to unavailability of budget. But in the 11 FYP BAFRA targets for equipping all the quarantine stations with decontamination facilities if funds from EU-GCCA and RGOB are secured.
With budget received from EU-GCCA for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, supply order for purchase of two incinerators for installation in quarantine stations of Samdrupjongkhar and Gelephu has already been given and these will be installed in June 2014. Budget requirement for purchase of three additional incinerators for installation in quarantine stations at Samtse, Phuentsholing and Paro has been submitted to the government. If approved, the three additional incinerators would be purchased in FY 2014-15.

OTHER RELATED INDICATORS:


INSTITUTION RESPONSIBLE FOR INDICATOR OVERSIGHT:

Bhutan Agriculture & Food Regulatory Authority, Ministry of Agriculture & Forests,


KEY PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR INDICATOR MANAGEMENT:

Dr. Chador Wangdi, Livestock Section, Quality Control & Quarantine Division, Bhutan Agriculture & Food Regulatory Authority, Ministry of Agriculture & Forests.



METHODOLOGY FOR INDICATOR MANAGEMENT:

Stage in Data Management

Description

Data type selection (what is data to be collected and its level of aggregation)

Primary data needed for this indicator is Nos of Plant & Animal Quarantine stations equipped with decontamination facilities

Data sources (what is the collection instrument)

Records of installation of the incinerators in quarantine stations would be maintained as and when such facilities are installed.

Data collection (who is responsible collecting)

The Livestock section of the Quality Control & Quarantine Division (QCQD) is responsible for collection of data.

Data processing (who carries out data entry and data processing and how)

The Livestock section of the Quality Control & Quarantine Division (QCQD) would maintain the records of such installations.

Data presentation (how)

PlAMs/BAFRA Annual Report

Data reporting (by whom to whom)

The date shall be compiled by the Livestock section of QCQD and submitted to the BAFRA Head Office.

Inputs required for data management (when and by whom)

NA


Cost of verification :

NA

Data quality and risk assessment (who and how)

NA



ANY SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:


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