This guide provides links to resources related to the oversight and regulation of food composition, processing, manufacturing, testing, preservation, packaging, distribution and laws for the regulation and enforcement of food safety.
Centers for Disease Control Food SafetyCDC tracks foodborne illnesses and collaborates with state and local health departments and other federal agencies to investigate foodborne outbreaks. CDC’s work provides information to improve food safety.
Government inspection and monitoring of food products to ensure compliance with food safety standards and inspection legislation.
Food Risk.orgThe Interagency Risk Assessment Consortium (IRAC) is a network of U.S. federal agencies with responsibilities or interests in developing food-safety risk-assessment tools or conducting or using food-safety risk assessments. Mandated by presidential order in 1998, IRAC is a central coordinator and technical resource for collaboration, efficient use of federal resources, and innovation among these agencies.
World Health Organization on Risk ManagementRisk management is the process of weighing policy alternatives to accept, minimize or reduce assessed risks and to select and implement appropriate options.
Overview of Risk Analysis on Food Risk.orgRisk analysis is a process consisting of three components: risk management, risk assessment and risk communication. This link provides a selection of the most relevant documents in our database and we invite you to search our FoodRisk database for more resources.
The application of risk analysis to food safety control programesThere are many hazards associated with food that can and do result in injury and harm to human health. Millions of people worldwide suffer from some sort of "food poisoning" each year. Uncontrolled application of agricultural chemicals, environmental contamination, use of unauthorized additives, microbiological hazards and other abuses of food along the food chain can all contribute to the potential of introducing or failing to reduce hazards related to food.
Guides to food safety
Food Guidance & Regulation US Food and Drug AdministrationThis section contains FDA guidance and regulatory information with links to Federal Register documents. You can also access information about food safety programs, manufacturing processes, industry systems, and import/export activities.
CODEX Alimentarius International Food StandardsThe C O D E X A L I M E N T A R I U S international food standards, guidelines and codes of practice contribute to the safety, quality and fairness of this international food trade. Consumers can trust the safety and quality of the food products they buy and importers can trust that the food they ordered will be in accordance with their specifications.
Food and agriculture data Statistics DivsionThe Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.
