Risk Analysis of Antibiotic Resistance, Berlin, BfR, 10-12 November 2003: activities of the Codex Alimentarius Commission related to antibiotic resistance.
The FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission develops recommendations concerning risk management related to regulatory issues, on the basis of scientific advice provided by FAO and WHO. The complex question of anti-microbial resistance that requires a multidisciplinary approach, has been considered from different point of views in the framework of Codex, especially food hygiene and veterinary drugs and to a lesser extent, plant protection. Antibiotic resistance was considered from the perspective of the food chain and a risk profile was developed. Risk management options were also considered and may be grouped in two main categories: prevention of contamination through the food chain; and prudent use of anti-microbials. It is recognized that further scientific advice is necessary before developing specific risk management options in the framework of Codex. It is expected that the results of the FAO/OIE/WHO Expert Consultations on anti-microbial resistance will provide the necessary guidance for further action.
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Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme, FAO, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, Rome, Italy. selma.doyran@fao.org
D000818:Animals; D003226:Congresses as Topic; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D005060:Europe; D005516:Food Microbiology; D006801:Humans; D008460:Meat; D012308:Risk Management