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FAO/WHO guide for application of risk analysis principles and procedures duringfood safety emergencies

Year of publication 2011

Pages 56 p.

Author Nutrition Division

Publisher FAO ;

Category Manual / guide

ISBN 978 92 5 106988 2

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) An essential part of the Food Safety Emergency Response (FSER) is the process of assessing the risk, making risk management decisions, and communicating risk in the face of time constraints, lack of data and knowledge gaps. While the elements for conducting a risk analysis have been documented by Codex Alimentarius, the process of applying the risk analysis concept operationally during an emergency has not been addressed thoroughly. Some countries do, however, have well-defined procedures for assessing, managing and communicating food safety risks in the context of emergency situations, from which best practices may be derived. FAO and WHO have developed this document to support countries in applying risk analysis principles and procedures during emergencies in their own national food control systems, as risk analysis is a key component of national FSER planning.

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