Comparison of microbiological risk assessment studies published.
The FAO/WHO risk analysis framework and principles are in the process of being implemented in different national and international settings. The importance of a further development of international co-operation based upon agreed principles in this area is stressed in the Codex Alimentarius system, as well as under the WTO/SPS agreements. Key input in this context will come from the presentation of formalised microbiological risk assessments. The number of peer-review published microbiological risk assessments is low and the format is still variable. This paper presents a comparison of selected risk assessments in the microbiological area, and suggests a number of lessons to be learned from these.
Schlundt
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Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, Søborg. js@vfd.dk
D000818:Animals; D004034:Diet Surveys; D019453:Escherichia coli O157 / Q000472:pathogenicity; D005516:Food Microbiology; D006801:Humans; D008089:Listeria monocytogenes / Q000472:pathogenicity; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D012449:Safety; D012477:Salmonella enteritidis / Q000472:pathogenicity; D014480:United Nations; D014944:World Health Organization