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Borneo Bulletin Yearbook 2023
Food and Beverage Industry
The food and beverage (F&B) industry
in Brunei Darussalam is regarded as
being able to enhance investment
activities, including local and foreign
direct investment. Through the
Ministry of Primary Resources and
Tourism (MPRT), various initiatives
have been carried out to boost primary
and secondary food production in
ensuring potential value chains are
maximised, boosted and support
industries such as logistics and cold
storage.
In January 2021, the Brunei Darussalam
Food Authority (BDFA) was established
as a regulatory and competent
authority for food safety and quality
in the country. While increasing public
awareness on food safety, standards
and food labelling, BDFA implements
and facilitates training and education
for food operators and members of
the public involved in the handling or
the supply of food, and minimises the
risk of food contamination.
BDFA also aims to catalyse the
development of the local food
industry to achieve international
competitiveness while serving as a
single point of contact in food-related
matters.
In terms of market access, BDFA
regulates, facilitates and ensures that
all exporting food business operators
comply and meet relevant food
safety legislation and standards as
required by the national food control