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Stakeholders involved in addressing food safety issues use the concept of risk analysis as a tool to organize available information and to identify safety gaps, quantify food safety problems and present strategies for improvement.
Risk analysis is composed of risk assessment, risk management and risk communication. Risk assessment includes the characterization of hazards and estimation of risk and is based on scientific evidence. Risk management involves the selection of risk control options to develop policies. Risk communication recognizes the importance of involving interested parties throughout the process and involves the interactive exchange of information and opinions concerning certain risks.
Navigating Risk Analysis:
- Resource sheets contain website links related to each topic/issue. They will help direct and enhance your search by providing reputable and relevant links.
- Fact sheets contain balanced, evidence-based information aimed at a general audience. Food and health professionals will also find this information useful when working with consumers/clients.
- Frequently Asked Questions provide brief or long answers to a variety of questions.
- Technical summaries provide a more detailed and scientific description on the chosen topic, geared towards industry professionals and other industry parties. It also includes current regulations, and the latest breakthroughs and perspectives.
News (View All)
Children's health risk in Chaotic brand beverages
Nov.2009
Health Canada proposes allergen labelling changes
Sep.2009
Listeria recall not publicized
Jun.2009
Gov. of Canada Response: 2008 Listeriosis Outbreak
Apr.2009
Fact Sheets (View All)
Food Terrorism
HACCP
Substantial Equivalence
Technical Summaries (View All)
GFSSS 2009-2010: Ontario retail food safety policy community
GFSSS 2009-2010: Microbial risk decision analysis tools
2009 Food Safety Research Forum Presentations
Food Traceability
Links (View All)
International Association for Food Production
Society for Risk Analysis
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