Loss mitigation / Loss control

WFP has an obligation to prevent damage and a legal duty to mitigate, or reduce, losses. Failure to do this, compromises the possibility of recovery from carriers, or other insurers. Evidence of the mitigation of damages is an essential part of a claim against carrier.

LEGM - Legal Maritime service - is the focal point for all matters relating to packaging, storage and fumigation, and is responsible for providing guidance on reconditioning, repackaging and destruction of damaged commodities. LEGM works with, and advises, the Country office (CO) in all aspects of the prevention and reduction of loss, whenever necessary. LEGM co-ordinates with relevant Institutes and has established a system for the analysis of damaged cargo.

The Country Office should always inform LEGM immediately when there is major loss or damage

WFP created a post of Commodity Quality Control Officer, this person can also help you, in close contact with LEGM, in different aspect of loss mitigation. Please contact Bertrand Salvignol for further information

For advice on Nutrition consult your country office nutritionist if none, your regional bureau nutritionist, and Headquarters at nutrition@wfp.org.

For advice on Food Technology consult your country office food technologist if none, your regional bureau logistic officer, and procurement officer, and Headquarters the nutrition service, and the procurement service.