East Regions affected by security crisis resulting from atrocities by Boko Haram and attacks by armed groups; North West and South West Regions rattled by the social crisis since October 2016 the consequences of which include closure of supply markets, and disruption in the production systems. Such security challenges and climate change caused a destruction of production systems thereby resulting in poor harvests of cereals and tubers. 430- The following solutions were adopted: - infrastructure and value chain development projects in South West Region; - development of cashew nuts project in the 3 northern Regions; - distribution of foodstuffs (cereals) by the Cameroon Cereals Office in the areas concerned; and - consolidation of seed production through the same Office. 2: Quality of Foodstuffs 431- In a bid to guarantee the quality of foodstuffs offered the population, public authorities embarked on safety checks of foodstuffs of plant and animal origin and on the certification of same. 432- With regard to the control of foodstuffs of animal origin, veterinary health inspections and stamping of meat sold in the markets continued. Besides, modern slaughterhouses such as the industrial slaughterhouse in Ngaoundere with a slaughtering capacity of 250 herds per day, 4 cold stores280 and 8 refrigerated trucks were received within the framework of PLANUT during the reference period. In addition, 7 modern slaughterhouses 281, 3 slaughter halls282, and a pig and small ruminants283 slaughter unit were built. 433- Concerning foodstuff of plant origin, focus was on the development of standards and labels of agricultural inputs through the drawing up in 2017, of 3 technical Regulations for seed certification, the issuance of 450 licences to import quality plant material and the organization of 300 seed controls nationwide, the establishment of phytosanitary index of homologated and certified products in Cameroon showing 1,253 products in 2017, capacity development of 200 Phytosanitary Inspectors to curb the influx of dangerous agricultural products through the borders. 434- The Pre-Boarding Compliance Evaluation Programme of Products in the Republic of Cameroon was launched by the Standards and Quality Agency (ANOR). It certified locallyproduced or imported food products. With regard to local products, out of the 43 applications on food products, 26 were certified, 13 required corrective measures and 1 rejected. Concerning drinks, 25 out of the 42 applications were certified. 435- Control missions were regularly carried out on the quality, quantity, price and weight of products in the markets and they resulted in giving the consumption sector a facelift by eradicating illegal commercial practices and preserving the quality of products displayed on the stands. In 2017, some 293 controls were conducted and resulted in 20,054 sanctions for all types of fraud, of which 2,189 were meteorological-related frauds and 2,063 frauds related to aftersales-service. B: Guaranteeing Accessibility to Foodstuffs 436- In a bid to curb social exclusion and discrimination in the enjoyment of the right to food, a National Consumption Council was set up while measures were taken to structure 280 A capacity of 1,400m3, 6,000m3, 1,400m3 and 3,000m3 constructed in Ngaoundere, Yaounde, Ebolowa and Kribi. 281 The slaughterhouses were built in Ayos, Kaele, Dziguilao, Edea, Bana and Buea. 282 In Mbangassina, Loum and Guider communities 283 In Douala. 75