Serbian producers have been helped to understand and comply with new food safety laws in the country.
Regulations were drawn up by the government with the support of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
A set of guidelines and promotional
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Remote audits should not replace physical visits but can be used as part of a hybrid approach, said presenters at the Vienna Food Safety Forum.
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) and the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry organized the event
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Using food safety findings from industry and third parties could help regulators better target resources, but there are issues to overcome on both sides, according to experts.
Speakers discussed the use of voluntary third-party assurance (vTPA) programs at the Vienna Food Safety Forum, organized by UNIDO, the Department of Agriculture
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There needs to be an incentive for food safety data to be shared between the public and private sectors, according to speakers at the Vienna Food Safety Forum.
The event, organized by UNIDO, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment of Australia and the Standards and Trade Development Facility
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An international forum is scheduled for October on data-driven innovation in food safety, including the use of remote audits and verification.
The event is organized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
The Vienna Food Safety Forum is set for
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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 22000 certification is to run for an initial period of three years.
The aim is
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Thirty people in Guinea-Bissau have received training on HACCP and ISO 22000 as part of a project funded by the European Union.
The virtual training covered Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point system (HACCP) and the ISO standard on food safety management systems.
The West Africa Competitiveness Program (WACOMP) is
Continue Reading UNIDO working to boost food safety knowledge in West Africa
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) regional director for Africa has called for smarter investment and design of supply chains with a focus on food safety.
Matshidiso Moeti said all parts of the supply chain, from farmers, to vendors and consumers have a role in ensuring food is safe. He said
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