When responding to food safety emergencies, preparedness is key

Recently many member states have requested technical assistance on food safety emergencies. When responding to food safety emergencies, preparedness is key. FAO, often in collaboration with WHO, has developed a series of technical tools to provide guidance on food safety emergencies, reinforcing preparedness.

Latest publications

• FAO/WHO guide for developing and improving national food recall systems
• FAO/WHO guide for application of risk analysis principles and procedures during food safety emergencies
• FAO/WHO framework for developing national food safety emergency response plans

Lessons Learned

• Preventing Salmonella and E. coli in tree nuts
• Preventing E. coli in food
• Prevention and control of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) and Norovirus (NoV) in ready-to-eat semi-dried products

Project and meeting reports

• Report of the ASEAN Regional Meeting on "Developing National Food Safety Emergency Response Plans – Sharing Experiences and Lessons Learnt”