The revised food safety management system standard ISO 22000:2018 has been published marking the start of a three-year transition period for certified companies.
Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) has the potential to play a significant role in food safety but the level of understanding of concepts and potential vary among countries, according to FAO.
Suppliers including pet food manufacturers and water companies are to be consulted on a revision of ISO 22000 on food safety management, due to be published in 2017.
A new report suggests that more virulent strains of listeria monocytogenes and a lack of advice to elderly consumers could be behind a reported rise in the incidence of listeriosis in the UK.
