Food Control System Assessment Tool: Dimension D - Science/Knowledge Base and Continuous Improvement

by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Overview

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.

See related publications:

Food control system assessment tool: Dimension A – Inputs and resources
Food control system assessment tool: Dimension B – Control functions
Food control system assessment tool: Dimension C – Interaction with stakeholders
Food control system assessment tool: Introduction and glossary

Product Details

BN ID:	2940164113797
Publisher:	Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publication date:	06/14/2020
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	943 KB

About the Author

An intergovernmental organization, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has 194 Member Nations, two associate members and one member organization, the European Union. Its employees come from various cultural backgrounds and are experts in the multiple fields of activity FAO engages in. FAO’s staff capacity allows it to support improved governance inter alia, generate, develop and adapt existing tools and guidelines and provide targeted governance support as a resource to country and regional level FAO offices. Headquartered in Rome, Italy, FAO is present in over 130 countries.

Founded in 1945, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO provides a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. The Organization publishes authoritative publications on agriculture, fisheries, forestry and nutrition.