The study From Farm to Fork and Further shows how, as traditional causes of food safety problems such as basic hygiene are successfully dealt with, future food safety risks become ever harder to manage.
European countries may have the highest food safety standards, however the trends that go hand in hand with rising wealth also lead to new risks, which emerge principally due to three trends: changing consumptions patterns; increasing complexity of food chains; and rapid developments in food innovation. As a result, new food safety risks arise, especially in relation to zoonotic diseases, antibiotic resistance, chemical hazards and allergies. If we do not address these risks, they are likely to evolve into the food safety crises of tomorrow. Our report suggests several areas for R&D to help us face these challenges.
Please click here to read the full report.
Our report is complemented by a GeoRisQ Monitor, which assesses the food safety performance of European countries based on the following four indicators: (i) outbreaks of food-borne disease, (ii) certifications of good practices within the food industry, (iii) pro-active approach to notifying food safety issues to the European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed, and (iv) food imported from outside the European Union. The Monitor can be accessed by clicking here.
On the right, you can find a press release in dutch regarding this report and GeoRisQ Monitor.
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Joshua Polchar is a junior strategic analyst at HCSS. He holds degrees in Political Science from the University of Amsterdam (Cum Laude) and in French with International Studies from the University of Warwick (First Class).
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