foodborne disease

Wednesday this week, June 7, was World Food Safety Day. The World Health Organization has stated this year’s theme was “Food standards save lives”. To provide an introductory overview of the food safety regulatory framework around the world, we are giving an overview each day this week of the food safety regulations in the three most populous countries on each inhabited continent. This is part 6 of 6, South America, where we look into Brazil, Columbia and Argentina. Food safety regulations in Brazil – Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply (MAPA) and the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA). Here are some key aspects of food safety regulations in Brazil: Food safety regulations in Colombia – Colombian Ministry of Health and Social Protection (Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social) and the Colombian Agricultural Institute (Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario – ICA). Here are some key aspects of food safety regulations in Colombia: Food safety regulations in Argentina – Argentine Food Safety and Quality Service (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria – SENASA) and the National Administration of Medicines, Food and Medical Technology (Administración Nacional de Medicamentos, Alimentos y Tecnología Médica – ANMAT). Here are some key aspects of food safety regulations in Argentina:

Wednesday this week, June 7, was World Food Safety Day. The World Health Organization has stated this year’s theme was “Food standards save lives”. To provide an introductory overview of the food safety regulatory framework around the world, we are giving an overview each day this week of the food safety regulations in the three most populous countries on each inhabited continent. This is part 5 of 6, North America, where we look into Australia, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand. Food safety regulations in Australia are enforced by several government agencies, with the main regulatory body being Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). Here are some key aspects of food safety regulations in Australia: Compliance with food safety regulations is crucial for food businesses in Australia to ensure the safety and quality of their products and protect public health. FSANZ, state and territory health departments, and other regulatory bodies work together to enforce regulations, conduct inspections, and provide guidance to uphold food safety standards across the country. Food safety regulations in Papua New Guinea are primarily enforced by the Papua New Guinea National Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority (NAQIA) and the National Department of Health. Here are some key aspects of food safety regulations in Papua New Guinea: Food safety regulations in New Zealand are enforced by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA), a division of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). Here are some key aspects of food safety regulations in New Zealand:

Wednesday this week, June 7, was World Food Safety Day. The World Health Organization has stated this year’s theme was “Food standards save lives”. To provide an introductory overview of the food safety regulatory framework around the world, we are giving an overview each day this week of the food safety regulations in the three most populous countries on each inhabited continent. This is part 4 of 6, North America, where we look into the United States, Mexico and Canada. Food safety regulations in the United States are primarily enforced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These agencies work together to ensure the safety and quality of food products in the country. Here are some key aspects of food safety regulations in the USA: Food safety regulations in Mexico are enforced by several government agencies, with the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) and the National Service of Agri-Food Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) playing key roles. Here are some key aspects of food safety regulations in Mexico: Food safety regulations in Canada are primarily enforced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada. These regulatory bodies work together to ensure the safety and quality of food products available in the Canadian market. Here are some key aspects of food safety regulations in Canada: