The number of incidents involving a global food safety network increased slightly in the second quarter of this year.
The International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) was part of 53 alerts from April to June
Continue Reading INFOSAN incidents up in mid-2023; hepatitis A in the U.S. highlighted
FAO and WHO have published the full report of an analysis looking at reducing the risk of microbiological hazards in fresh fruits and vegetables.
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization
Continue Reading FAO and WHO release full report on hazards in produce
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) are set to hold an expert meeting on viruses in food later this month.
The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment
Continue Reading FAO and WHO plan meeting on foodborne viruses
Experts have made several recommendations ahead of a potential update to guidelines relating to the control of Listeria in food.
Consumer practices deviating from the intended use of a food highlights the need for improved
Continue Reading Scientists assess Listeria risk in three food categories
There is a broader consideration these days of what safe and authentic food actually means, according to the chief executive of Food Standards Scotland.
Geoff Ogle told attendees at the Government Chemist Conference this
Continue Reading Government Chemist event focuses on safe and authentic food
IAEA and FAO are to hold an event next year focusing on the use of nuclear technologies for food safety.
The International Symposium on Food Safety and Control will take place from May 27 to
Continue Reading IAEA and FAO set date for food safety event
The World Health Organization (WHO) and Codex are scheduled to hold an event next month to mark their respective anniversaries.
2023 is the 60th anniversary of the Codex Alimentarius Commission and the 75th anniversary of
Continue Reading Codex marks anniversary; FERG to meet again
Researchers have proposed a radical shift in how food safety is looked at in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
They said the top-down focus of efforts to build food safety capacity in LMICs has largely
Continue Reading New approach needed to improve food safety in informal markets
Salmonella continued to lead incidents involving a global food safety network, according to the latest data.
The International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) was part of 47 alerts from January to March 2023, which is
Continue Reading INFOSAN workload steady in early 2023
Food safety and foodborne diseases are one of four themes covered in an FAO report on products of animal origin. FAO is the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
FAO’s Committee on Agriculture
Continue Reading Food safety included in FAO animal-sourced food report