The FAO project “Action to support implementation of Codex AMR Texts (ACT)” contributed to the 6th edition of the AMR international course “A One Health Challenge”, held 10-14 November, 2025 in Veyrier-du-Lac, France. The course was jointly organized by the Mérieux Foundation and Université de Paris and supports the implementation of the Global Action Plan (GAP) on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) by translating its five strategic objectives into practical, action-oriented approaches. Designed as an intensive residential training program, the course brought together [...]

The 55th session of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH55) concluded in Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America, marking another important milestone in the development of international food safety standards. After years of science-based discussion and international collaboration, delegates concluded work on the Guidelines for the safe use and reuse of water in food production and processing, with the new annexes providing, inter alia, a critical framework for assessing water "fit-for-purpose", particularly in the fish and fishery sectors, where water safety [...]

Codex delegates have gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America, to discuss and further develop global food hygiene standards. Opening the 55th session of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH55) on Monday, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Michelle Bekkering described the committee's work as the "anchor" upon which farmers and families rely. In her opening address, Bekkering drew a personal connection between the technical negotiations in Nashville and the realities of rural agriculture. Recounting [...]

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) was celebrated 18–24 November 2025, bringing renewed attention to the urgent global challenge posed by antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This year’s theme, “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future”, underscored how AMR is already affecting human, animal and environmental health, and how coordinated, immediate action is essential to preserve the effectiveness of life-saving antimicrobial treatments. AMR is no longer an emerging threat, but a reality. A recent WHO analysis shows that between 2018 and 2023, antibiotic [...]

Cambodia is stepping up efforts to curb antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in livestock production by improving the skills of its feed inspectors. From 3–5 December 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through its Action to Support the Implementation of Codex AMR Texts (ACT) project, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) conducted a Training of Trainers (ToT) on good animal nutrition, feed quality, and feed safety in Phnom Penh. The three-day programme brought together 46 [...]

For the 7th time, the German Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), will host the International Training for Safer Food (ITS Food). ITS Food is a training series on food safety risk management, designed by BVL for staff members of government agencies and public institutions responsible for food safety and public health in non-EU countries. The upcoming ITS Food will be conducted online, focussing on “Managing Risks through Official Controls”. Various topics around official controls will be addressed – [...]

The 55th session of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH) will close the cycle of Codex meetings for 2025. As delegates prepare to meet in Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America, we sat down with Chairperson Evelyne Mbandi to discuss the Committee's achievements, the texts under revision, and how CCFH contributes to the aims of the Commission. Evelyne, thanks for your time. CCFH is responsible for developing texts that have a direct impact on consumer health and food trade. As [...]

A workshop and training event is being carried out in the Republic of Korea this week, hosted by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in collaboration with the Codex Trust Fund (CTF), with the participation of delegates from El Salvador, Guatemala, Kenya, Mali, Timor-Leste and Zambia. The workshop brings together government officials, Codex contact points, and food safety experts to enhance capacities for effective participation in Codex work. Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, participants are learning how to [...]

By Hakim B. Mufumbiro, Codex Office, UGANDA On the margins of the recently concluded 48th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC48), a high-level advocacy event for African Missions in Rome was held on 13 November 2025 at FAO Headquarters. This was the first time that diplomatic representatives from the African region were were convened to build collective support for food safety and Codex activities across the continent. The event saw attendance from Ambassadors, Agricultural Attachés, and delegates from the region who were already [...]

During World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), taking place from 18 to 24 November under the theme “Act now: protect our present, secure our future”, it is worth remembering the value placed in Codex AMR texts by global leaders, and the prominence they have been given in high-level declarations and calls to action on addressing the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). When it comes to foodborne AMR, the United Nations General Assembly has called on the international community to use and implement [...]