Food control system assessment tool. Dimension D: Science-knowledge base and continuous improvement

The main objective of the tool is to propose a harmonized, objective and consensual basis to analyse the performance of a national food control system. It is intended to be used by countries as a supporting basis for self-assessment to identify priority areas of improvement and plan sequential and coordinated activities to reach expected outcomes, and by repeating the assessment on a regular basis, countries can monitor their progresses. The Tool is based on Codex principles and Guidelines for National Food Control Systems as well as other relevant Codex guidance for food control systems, which are referenced throughout the document. Its scope is given by the dual objectives quoted in Codex guidance for these systems: protect health of consumers and ensure fair practices in the food trade.

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Main Authors: 185609 FAO, Rome (Italy). Agriculture and Consumer Protection Dept. eng, 186195 WHO, Geneva (Switzerland) eng
Format: Texto biblioteca
Language:eng
Published: Rome (Italy) FAO 2019
Subjects:food quality controls, control systems, food safety, knowledge and information systems, data collection, data analysis,
Online Access:http://www.fao.org/3/ca5404en/ca5404en.pdf
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Summary:The main objective of the tool is to propose a harmonized, objective and consensual basis to analyse the performance of a national food control system. It is intended to be used by countries as a supporting basis for self-assessment to identify priority areas of improvement and plan sequential and coordinated activities to reach expected outcomes, and by repeating the assessment on a regular basis, countries can monitor their progresses. The Tool is based on Codex principles and Guidelines for National Food Control Systems as well as other relevant Codex guidance for food control systems, which are referenced throughout the document. Its scope is given by the dual objectives quoted in Codex guidance for these systems: protect health of consumers and ensure fair practices in the food trade.