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WHO urges food system changes to improve food safety

By News Desk on January 31, 2023

Food systems must be transformed urgently to improve food safety and health, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

WHO said multiple problems are negatively affecting health including zoonotic pathogens that spread between animals and…

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FSA stops some work but maintains a food safety focus

By Joe Whitworth on December 8, 2022

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has conceded some work it had planned will be delayed or not done at all but has insisted a focus on reducing foodborne disease will continue.

A work plan for…

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WHO unveils food safety strategy and promises to support take-up

By News Desk on October 18, 2022

The World Health Organization (WHO) has set out a plan that it hopes will help reduce the burden of foodborne disease.

WHO officially launched its food safety strategy for 2022 to 2030 this week and…

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Foodborne disease costs Australia nearly $2.5 billion per year

By Joe Whitworth on October 7, 2022

Foodborne illness costs Australia almost AUD $2.5 billion annually, according to updated estimates.

Figures show the scale of the problem is $2.44 billion (U.S. $1.58 billion) each year. The largest component is lost productivity because…

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UNIDO and FSSC hope to reduce foodborne disease; ISO updates standards

By News Desk on June 21, 2022

UNIDO and the Foundation FSSC have signed an agreement to promote food safety in low- and middle-income countries.

The partnership between the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the non-profit that manages the FSSC…

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WHO reports show food safety strategy progress

By Joe Whitworth on January 6, 2022

The World Health Organization (WHO) has published two reports from meetings of a group working on its revised food safety strategy.

WHO’s food safety strategy for 2022 to 2030 will be taken up by the…
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WHO reveals feedback on food safety strategy: one goal is integration

By Joe Whitworth on October 6, 2021

Almost 100 comments have been submitted on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) draft food safety strategy.

A total of 99 responses were submitted, mainly from government or ministries officers, followed by the private sector, NGOs…
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FSA working on reasons behind foodborne illness decline

By Joe Whitworth on June 24, 2021

The Food Standards Agency’s chief scientific advisor has said potential trends in foodborne infections must be monitored after a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Robin May said data from the past 12 months shows a…
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WHO helps countries assess impact of foodborne illness

By Joe Whitworth on June 9, 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a handbook for countries to measure their foodborne disease burden.

The guide aims to help nations identify food safety system needs and data gaps so they can strengthen…
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Expert wanted to help WHO with foodborne disease report

By Joe Whitworth on May 25, 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) is looking for a consultant to help with work on foodborne disease surveillance.

The appointed expert will support the Actions in Food Systems unit with development of a report on…
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