Alerts and Early Warning Systems

Hans Marvin, Gijs Kleter

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Abstract

This article reviews various reactive and proactive alert and early warning systems that can be used for the identification of emerging risks to food safety, both within the European Union and at the global level. Recent developments include the establishment of a unit dedicated to emerging risks at the European Food Safety Authority; the development of the European Media Monitor and the Emerging Risk Detection Support System; and the launch of the Food and Agriculture Organization's Emergency Prevention System Food Safety.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Food Safety
EditorsGeoffrey W. Smithers
PublisherElsevier
Pages55-60
Number of pages6
Volume4
Edition2
ISBN (Electronic)9780128225219
ISBN (Print)9780128225202
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Keywords

  • Alert systems
  • Crisis
  • Early warning
  • EFSA
  • Emergency
  • Emerging risk
  • Food safety management
  • INFOSAN
  • Proactive systems
  • Rapid alert
  • Reactive systems

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