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
Scientists have given a preview of a forthcoming publication on the use of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) in food safety.
The World Health Organization (WHO) will launch a guide in July that outlines the capacities that
Continue Reading Experts highlight WGS power ahead of WHO guide launch
Codex standards play a vital role in ensuring food safety, according to the USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety.
José Emilio Esteban said standards set in Codex are science-based and the science is applicable worldwide.
Continue Reading USDA and WFP share food safety thoughts
Unsafe food may sometimes only lead to mild acute symptoms but it can also cause chronic illness like cancers, or affect nutritional intake, according to experts.
A webinar was held discussing the burden of
Continue Reading Unsafe food can cause serious health issues, say experts
Meat thermometer ownership is growing but raw and rare meat consumption is increasing, according to an Australian charity.
The Food Safety Information Council conducts consumer research to see how Australians are doing in certain areas
Continue Reading Meat safety and handwashing featured on an Australian report card
In observance of the upcoming fifth World Food Safety Day (WFSD) on June 7, the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) has announced that it will provide open access to its webinar archives for non-members
Continue Reading IAFP Offers Open Access to Webinars During June 2023
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Welcome to 2023! The calendars have been changed, the holiday season is coming to a close and it is time to refocus ahead of what is sure to be another news worthy
Continue Reading 2023: Court cases, rule changes and Codex celebrations
The number of food safety incidents involving an international network has stayed almost the same in the second quarter of 2022.
The International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) was part of 46 alerts from April
Continue Reading Incidents remain stable for international food safety network
Regional World Health Organization (WHO) leaders used World Food Safety Day to highlight topics important in their countries.
Takeshi Kasai, WHO regional director for the Western Pacific, said traditional markets are a key part of the
Continue Reading WHO chiefs discuss local food safety issues
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is conducting a climate risks and food safety baseline assessment.
The exercise will determine the resilience of food and water safety and health and agriculture-related sectors in response to
Continue Reading Caribbean working on climate-related food risks