Strengthening collaboration on chemical hazards in food among food safety authorities and the World Health Organization in the Western Pacific Region
10.5365/wpsar.2012.3.1.005
- Author:
Philippe Verger
;
Jenny Bishop
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
collaboration;
chemical hazards in food;
food safety authorities;
Western Pacific Region
- From:
Western Pacific Surveillance and Response
2012;3(2):4-6
- CountryWHO-WPRO
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The objectives of this paper are to highlight the benefits of sharing information to Western Pacific Region Member States and to identify similarities at the regional level in terms of food safety issues and public health protection. In addition, it aims to propose an improved partnership among regional food safety authorities and WHO on targeted objectives.