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Module 08 Lecture 01Module 08 Lecture 01

Role of WHO and ICD Role of WHO and ICD in food safetyin food safety

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Role of WHO in food safetyRole of WHO in food safety

Normative functions

Technical co-operation

Information gathering and dissemination

Advocacy

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Normative functions Normative functions in food safetyin food safety

Develop international food standards, guidelines, recommendations through the Codex Alimentarius Commission

Provide policy guidance for food control (legislation and inspection)

Assess safety, effects of food technologies Assess risks posed by hazards in food Provide guidance for development of food safety

policy and infrastructure

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Technical co-operationTechnical co-operation

Assessment of country situation and assisting in development of national food safety policies

Human resource development and capacity building

Strengthening food safety infrastructure

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Information gathering Information gathering and disseminationand dissemination

Guiding investigations and surveillance of foodborne illnesses

Monitoring and assessing chemical contaminants

Establishing regional or international programmes for surveillance of foodborne illnesses

Promoting health education

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AdvocacyAdvocacy

Raise awareness of public health authorities of

new developments of relevance to food safety food safety problems management options

Promote inter-sectoral collaboration

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IIndustry Council for Development

“The food and allied industries helping to

meet food safety and nutrition goals world-

wide through practical partnership projects

with governments and UN agencies.”

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ICD Membership (6/00)

Barry-Callebaut

Danone

Mars

Monsanto

Nestlé

NSF International

Unilever

Pro Gastronomia

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Training manuals “Food Safety for Nutritionists and other Health Professionals”

“HACCP: Principles and Practice”

Translations of WHO, FAO and the International Live Sciences Institute (ILSI) food safety publications

Quarterly Newsletter “Food Safety Matters” Training manuals in preparation

“Drinking Water : Quality Assured” “Non-communicable Diseases : Diet and Physical

Activity

ICD productsICD products

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Participation in WHO and country activities Review of food safety situation in Indonesia Food safety curriculum development, Thailand

Participation in WHO/FAO consultations HACCP Prevention and control of EHEC infections

Participation in WHO/FAO training courses Food Safety for Nutritionists HACCP

ICD participationICD participation

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Improving household food security

Protecting the consumer through improved food quality and safety

Preventing specific micro-nutrient deficiencies

Promoting healthy diets and lifestyles

International Conference on International Conference on Nutrition (ICN) Rome 1992Nutrition (ICN) Rome 1992