New publication on strengthening food safety through Codex texts
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released a new publication highlighting the pivotal role of Codex standards in addressing foodborne antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
“Foodborne AMR poses a significant threat to public health, and Codex's contributions are instrumental in mitigating this threat throughout food systems”, said Jeffrey LeJeune,FAO Food Safety Officer.
Codex Alimentarius has developed three core texts specifically addressing foodborne AMR. These texts provide a comprehensive framework that not only identifies the challenges associated with AMR, but also guidesthe implementation of targeted interventions to safeguard food safety and public health.
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Guidelines for risk analysis of foodborne antimicrobial resistance:by conducting risk analyses, countries can identify the specific issues related to AMR to be addressed;
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Guidelines on the integrated monitoring and surveillance of foodborne AMR:these guidelines offer a comprehensive framework to track and study the emergence and spread of AMR in food products;
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Code of practice to minimize and containfoodborne antimicrobial resistance:lays out the foundational principles that should be adhered to in the handling and use of antimicrobials in food production.
The publication also outlinesadditional Codex texts that contribute to minimizing and containing foodborne AMR.
Please read the publication here: