voluntary Third Party Assurance (vTPA)

Private sector standards can help improve inspection results in some sectors but not all, according to an analysis published by the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC).

The Scientific Committee of FASFC was asked to examine whether the presence of a Private Assurance Scheme (PAS) can

Continue Reading Belgian review finds private standard benefits vary by sector

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

Continue Reading Regulators consider vTPA programs to better focus resources

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

Continue Reading Event to focus on role of data and digital in food safety

The Codex Alimentarius Commission agreed on a range of standards but had to delay adoption of the final report after running out of time during its latest meeting.

The Commission met online in November across several days and involved more than 800 participants.

Members of the international food standards-setting body
Continue Reading Codex meeting makes progress; adds session to finish some of its work