Use of A4NH evidence led to improved risk assessment and risk communication benefitting up to 94 million consumers in Vietnam

Vietnam’s food systems are rapidly evolving. Food safety is a high priority for consumers and the government. A4NH scientists contributed to a range of initiatives which have supported a shift in food safety policy and implementation. One of the most effective initiatives was the National Food Safet...

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Autor principal: CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health
Formato: Case Study
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/121642
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Sumario:Vietnam’s food systems are rapidly evolving. Food safety is a high priority for consumers and the government. A4NH scientists contributed to a range of initiatives which have supported a shift in food safety policy and implementation. One of the most effective initiatives was the National Food Safety Risk Assessment Taskforce. Based on a recent assessment report, requested by the government and contributed by the Taskforce and partners, the government committed to implementing measures to improve food safety in the country.