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How can Codex standards help tackle foodborne antimicrobial resistance (AMR)?

Action to support implementation of Codex AMR Texts (ACT)

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 8p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Synopsis (short abstract) The Codex Alimentarius, international food standards, guidelines and codes of practices contribute to food safety and fair trade. Codex has developed several texts for Codex members and observers to address foodborne AMR, including Codex compendium on foodborne AMR. This brochure highlights key elements of the Codex compendium on foodborne AMR.

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