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ATN/MH-7515-JA Technical Co-operation for the Implementation of Quality, Environmental and Food Safety systems in Jamaica Background • Grant Funding from the Multi-Lateral Investment Fund through the InterAmerican Development Bank and funds from the Government of Jamaica • Subsidies seek to address Information, Skills and Financial Constraints of SMEs Project Components Component 1 Raising Awareness & Achieving Buy-in In SMEs Component 4 Institutional Strengthening Component 2 Training a cadre of local consultants Component 3 Implementation of Quality systems Types of Systems under the Project ISO 9000 Quality Management Quality Systems HACCP Food Safety Systems ISO 14000 Environmental Management Successes of the Project • Over 800 persons have been trained in General HACCP Awareness and Internal Auditing • 42 Trained trainers are completing the final module of the programme for HACCP • Interaction with over 2000 persons through meetings and seminars Successes of the Project • 30 SMEs in the Food Safety System • Different Stages of Implementation • 2 SMEs expected to undergo PreCertification Audit in March • 14 Companies to review Implementation Progress • 10 companies scheduled for GAP Analysis Training Courses for ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 Course Title Cost General ISO Requirements Documentation $4,000.00 Internal Auditing $6,000.00 Training of Trainers $80,000.00 $4,000.00 Short Courses General ISO Requirements Documentation Internal Audit Training of Trainers 4. Practical Implementation 3. Modular Training 1-15/16 2. RABQSA Certified Lead Auditor Training 1. Train the Trainer Selection Process Step 1: Complete & Submit Registration Form Submit Resume Selection will be based on the discretion of the PMU/Consultant Implementation Steps US $5,000 Provide training for Task Team Implementation of Quality System 3 Evaluation Audits Developmental Tasks Up to 50% Technical Assistance Match Grant Funding Simple Application Process Implementation of QM/ EM/ FS System Evaluation Criteria for Match Grant Funding Commitment of Top Management Productivity Growth/Sustainability Commitment towards Certification Willingness to Pay Match Grant Funds Steps Involved Availability of funds will be publicly advertised Submit One-Page Application Form & a Company Profile Submission is Evaluated Results are communicated BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT Access to information Subsidized cost of implementation Access to Match Grant Funding Subsidized training programme For Future Reference ISO 22000 ISO 9000 Standard Food Safety HACCP Value Expectations from SMEs Be Informed Get Appropriate Training Management Commitment Be Proactive Projections for Training -Train over 1000 persons in Short Courses - 50 Train the Trainers/Lead Auditors Projections for Implementation -ISO 9000 in 30 SMEs -ISO 14000 in 20 SMEs -Provide Match Grant Funds to at least 100 SMEs -Complete Implementation by 2007 Step 3 Trained Assessors will Conduct Quality Audits