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Food Chain Crisis Management Framework (FCC) - Revised version

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Year of publication 2019

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Category Brochure

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Synopsis (short abstract) Through the Food Chain Crisis Management Framework (FCC), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) addresses in an integrated and interdisciplinary manner, transboundary animal (including aquatic) and plant (including forests) pests and diseases, food safety, and radiological events threatening the food chain. These threats can significantly affect food and nutrition security, livelihoods, human health, national economies and global markets. The FCC approach combines the whole range of technical, coordination, communication and operational expertise within FAO to address transboundary threats. It integrates prevention, monitoring, early warning, preparedness and response at all stages of the food chain, from production to consumption. FCC is FAO’s primary tool for action in support of countries in the global governance of threats to the food chain.

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