FOOD SAFETY SYSTEM
OF THE FUTURE

Multi-stakeholder Platform for Food Safety in Europe

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Food4Future_cz

Food4Future_cz is a communication campaign developed in the context of the FSOLab4. The campaign aims to raise youngsters’ awareness about food safety and sustainability for a conscious and considerate approach to the environment. The campaign was designed within FoodSafety4EU using the “Social Lab” method in 2021 and 2022 engaging multiple project partners from industry, academia, […]

New Tools for Preventing Harmful Bacteria in Ready-to-Eat Foods

A team of researchers from the National Food Institute at Technical University of Denmark (DTU Food) has been working on new predictive models and software to help stabilize ready-to-eat foods against growth of Listeria monocytogenes and Clostridium botulinum. Listeria monocytogenes and Clostridium botulinum are both able to grow in chilled foods and to cause human […]

Should we be worried about genetically modified food?

What are GMOs and GM foods?

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) represent any organism (i.e., microorganisms, plants, animals) whose genome (DNA) has been modified by means of recombinant DNA technology (also called genetic engineering) for the purpose of enhancing certain traits.

Pooling Stakeholders and Resources for shaping the Food Safety System in Europe

The FoodSafety4EU platform is growing as a Science-Policy-Society interface by incorporating various elements and engaging multiple actors from the European Food Safety System. A digital platform is available to the FS4EU 23 partners from 12 EU Member States and Associated countries, engaging with a network of 50+ supporting partners, research institutions and academia, food business […]

Four co-creation processes in the food safety field

To discuss different angles within the complex topic of Food safety, the European Commission funded project FoodSafety4EU has set up four so-called food safety operational labs (FSOlabs).

MICROPLASTICS FOUND IN FOOD

Microplastic in the environment – and in food – is an emerging contaminant that has generated intense public concern. Are we highly exposed and what do we know about its health impact? Microplastic is a term used to describe plastic particles smaller than 5mm. The dominant source of microplastic particles in the environment today is […]

UPCOMING EVENTS

JOIN THE MOST INTERESTING INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL EVENTS FROM FS4EU PLATFORM

EU CAP Network brokerage event

Date: 09:00 – 19 October 2023
Promoted by: EU Cap Network
on-site – Belgium

Horizon EU upcoming calls: focus on accelerating the innovation process through Horizon Europe multi-actor projects

The 7th International IMEKOFOODS conference

Date: 25 October 2023
Promoted by: IMEKOFOODS
on-site – ANSES 14, Pierre & Marie Curie 94 700 Maisons-Alfort FRANCE

IMEKOFOODS 7th Conference has been organized with the support of EURAMET with the purpose to get together scientists working on food related fields, such as food chemistry, nutrition, food safety, risk assessment, food authenticity, etc., where the metrology plays an important role to ensure consumer’s protection. The event will take place from the 25th until […]

EU FOOD SAFETY FORUM, 28 – 29 November 2023 in Brussels

Date: 10:00 – 28 November 2023
Promoted by: FS4EU
on-site – Bruxelles, La Tricoterie

The new Science-Policy-Society cooperation space for researchers, innovators, policy makers, associations, and passionate people about food safety in Europe!

Food 2030 conference: Green and Resilient Food Systems

Date: 4 December 2023
Promoted by: EC Commission
remotely, on-site – Brussels

The Food 2030 conference: Green and Resilient Food Systems will contribute to feeding the dialogue about the transition towards sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems for the benefit of the environment and economy. It is organized by the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission. The event will take place in Brussels and […]

FS4EU PLATFORM

Facilitating interaction among actors of the Food Safety System in Europe! look at our stakeholders below!

These bodies intervene in the Food Safety System (FSS) with different roles and functions, according to the countries legislation. They are devoted to ensure availability of safe food by shaping and implementing the food policy at level of EU Member States.
    What you can do?

  • update FSS actors on your challenges and activities

  • boost/exploit your safe best practices and strategies

  • participate in a multi-actor dialogue to align the national research & innovation agendas to a common view and approach

  • feed the FSS with your input

BENEFITS

CONNECT

to a single entry point of the Food Safety System in EU, to contribute to the relevant strategies, know new initiatives and connect with experts, thus bridging with research, innovation and business.

SHAPE

as a part of the transition to new roadmaps through a new multi-actor participatory process, experimenting and enabling a proactive and co-creation approach

ACCESS

to up-to-date scientific knowledge for decision making, updated policies for harmonization, new digital tools and methodologies for stakeholders engagement

These bodies intervene in the Food Safety System with different roles and functions, according to the countries legislation. They are devoted to ensure availability of safe food by shaping and implementing the food policy at level of EU Member States.
    What you can do?

  • update FSS actors on your activities

  • boost/ exploit your safe best practices and models

  • participate in a multi-actor dialogue

BENEFITS

CONNECT

expand and enrich your visibility and networking within the Food Safety System at European level

SHAPE

be part of the transition through a new multi-actor participatory process, experimenting and enabling a proactive approach

ACCESS

receive updated scientific knowledge for decision making, use facilitation tools for stakeholders engagement to enhance your connections

These bodies contribute to provide scientific evidence to shape the Food Safety System, share updated knowledge and research, contribute to its innovation and growing, while educating and training youngs and professionals. They are involved in a continuous process of interaction with other actors, in collaborative projects and initiatives.
    What you can do?

  • update FSS actors on your science, knowledge and innovation and your research needs

  • exploit your models, tools, innovative solutions to improve food safety in EU

  • participate in a multi-actor dialogue, thus supporting the implementation of One Health approach

  • provide scientific evidence as a basis of decision making

BENEFITS

CONNECT

directly to our community with complementary expertise and competence in Europe, to enhance cooperation at different levels, thus bridging research with policy and business

SHAPE

as a part of the transition by sharing opinions and contribute to enhance the scientific evidence for regulatory science and food safety policy, co-create new initiatives and projects

ACCESS

to primary information, funding opportunities, insights on EU policy and strategies, updated data on food safety, new digital tools and methodologies for stakeholders engagement

These actors support the Food Safety System macro and micro levels by providing services, training, producing data for research and innovative tools
    What you can do?

  • update FSS actors on your activities and share your technology needs

  • contribute to drive the future research and innovation framework

  • boost/exploit your safe best practices and protocols

  • pave the way for more fruitful cooperation between public/private scientific actors

BENEFITS

CONNECT

to expand and enrich yourpositioning in the Food Safety System, by networking with actors at European level, enhance international cooperation and increase capacity building

SHAPE

as a part supporting the transition towards the innovation of the Food Safety System through a multi-actor participatory process and new synergies

ACCESS

easily to reliable data, harmonized protocols, information and knowledge,new digital tools and methodology to expand your network

These bodies intervene in the Food Safety System to represent networks of Research and Innovation, including associations, acting at European and/or at country level.
    What you can do?

  • boost/exploit your members best practices, opinions, contributions to the Food Safety System

  • participate in a multi-actor dialogue representing your organization as a relevant actor of the FSS in Europe

  • contribute to Science-Policy-Society interface

  • share your needs and concerns on the Food Safety System mainstream

BENEFITS

CONNECT

to increase the positioning and competitiveness of your organization and members in the European Food Safefy Scenario

SHAPE

as a driver of the Food Safety System transformation through a new multi-actor participatory process, foreseeing new challenges and adapted changes

ACCESS

to up-to-date knowledge based on scientific evidence for decision making, reliable and trusted information and data, new digital tools for members’ engagement

The Food Business Operators act along the food and feed chain, being responsible for the food safety in all the stages, including their associations and federations.
    What you can do?

  • provision of data on food safety

  • boost/exploit your safe best practices, technologies and innovation

  • provide input for the future policies to meet the food production and market needs

  • contribute to Science-Policy-Society interface at EU level

BENEFITS

CONNECT

to expand your visibility, competitiveness and networking within the Food Safety System at European level, being part of a transparent network, thus bridging business with research and policy

SHAPE

as a supporting partner of the transition towards the innovation of the Food Safety System through a new multi-actor participatory process, by experimenting and enabling a proactive approach

ACCESS

to a primary information on FS issues, based on scientific evidence, education materials about future FS concerns, data and new digital tools on food safety

These actors intervene in the Food Safety System by making food choices and orienteering the food sector. They pay attention to the food policy asking for safe, sustainable and healthy diets.
    What you can do?

  • have your say and share your opinions for a trustful food system

  • take part to the debate on Food Safety in international contest

  • signal emerging concerns affecting food safety in daily life

  • sustain the interest of your members

BENEFITS

CONNECT

to expand your visibility, competitiveness and networking within the Food Safety System at European level, being part of a transparent network, thus bridging business with research and policy

SHAPE

as a supporting partner of the transition towards the innovation of the Food Safety System through a new multi-actor participatory process, by experimenting and enabling a proactive approach

ACCESS

to a primary information on FS issues, based on scientific evidence, education materials about future FS concerns, data and new digital tools on food safety