Dear Portfolio Committee on Agriculture,

Possible solution to the food posining and fake goods as retail shops in general - Hire unemployed graduates to be Compliance Inspectors on resale shops and manufacturing plants.

Gocerbnment to facilitate creation and implemmentation of a Compliance APP to be used ny consumers at retail shops/manufacturer/government ---

### **Consumer Workflow/Benefits**
1. **Scanning a Product**: Consumers scan a QR code or serial number on the product for instant details.
2. **Real-Time Verification**: Confirms authenticity and compliance with health and safety standards.
3. **Inspection Data Display**: Shows the most recent government inspection dates and results.
4. **Geotag Verification**: Confirms the product’s manufacturing location and compliance with regional standards.
5. **Counterfeit Prevention**: Validates product origin to distinguish authentic goods.
6. **Discrepancy Logging**: Enables consumers to report mismatches or concerns directly via the app.
7. **Ticket Tracking**: Tracks progress on disputes and updates consumers on resolutions.
8. **Escalation Alerts**: Ensures unresolved issues are escalated to relevant authorities for action.
9. **Informed Purchase Decisions**: Empowers consumers with transparency in product safety and compliance.
10. **Increased Trust**: Fosters consumer confidence by providing government-verified product data.

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### **Government Workflow/Benefits**
11. **Health and Safety Inspections**: Government inspectors record and monitor product health and safety compliance in real time.
12. **Tracing Manufacturer Geotag**: Verifies manufacturing location to ensure adherence to regional laws.
13. **Shop Owner and Workers' Legal Status**: Confirms the legal status of shop owners and workers with home affairs and immigration records.
14. **Bylaw Adherence**: Tracks compliance with local and industry-specific business regulations.
15. **Centralized Inspection Logging**: Logs inspection data in real-time for immediate consumer access and internal tracking.
16. **Fraud Detection**: Identifies discrepancies in product origin or compliance for swift corrective action.
17. **Streamlined Dispute Resolution**: Tracks consumer-reported issues and facilitates resolution within the app.
18. **Proactive Recalls**: Supports precise, efficient recalls by identifying and isolating non-compliant product batches.
19. **Improved Oversight**: Provides analytics for monitoring inspection trends and compliance gaps.
20. **Global Standards Compliance**: Ensures that local products meet international safety and ethical benchmarks.

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### **Manufacturer Workflow/Benefits**
21. **Automated Data Submission**: Manufacturers upload product details, serial numbers, and inspection results to a centralized platform.
22. **Geotagging Transparency**: Links geotag data to products for enhanced authenticity verification.
23. **Inspection Preparedness**: Tracks upcoming inspections and maintains documentation for health, safety, and bylaw compliance.
24. **Enhanced Consumer Trust**: Demonstrates compliance with government standards and builds brand reputation.
25. **Efficient Dispute Resolution**: Responds to and resolves consumer-reported issues via the app.
26. **Targeted Recall Capabilities**: Identifies specific batches for recalls, reducing potential financial and reputational harm.
27. **Counterfeit Protection**: Validates serial numbers and manufacturing data to prevent product imitation.
28. **Compliance Analytics**: Uses dashboards to analyze compliance trends and consumer interactions.
29. **Regulatory Simplification**: Streamlines compliance with health, safety, and legal standards using real-time monitoring.
30. **Competitive Differentiation**: Leverages app data to showcase adherence to global standards as a market advantage.

This revised framework ensures **government oversight** extends to not just the manufacturer but also shop owners and workers, enhancing compliance, accountability, and consumer trust.