Global Food Safety & Agricultural Health Standards

1.Animal Feed Good animal feeding plays a vital role in animal health & welfare and in the production of safe and quality products of animal origin.

2 . Antimicrobial resistance Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global threat of increasing concern to human and animal health. It also has implications for both food safety and food security and the economic well being of millions of farming households.

3. Biotechnology While there is little controversy about many aspects of biotechnology and its application, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are often the target of very intensive debate.

4. Contaminants Contaminants are chemical substances that have not been intentionally added to food or feed and may pose a risk to animal and human health.

5. Nutrition & Labelling The food label is one of the most important tools consumers can use to make informed choices about healthy and safe foods.

6. Pesticides Pesticides with public health uses are intended to limit the potential for disease. By their nature, many pesticides may pose some risk to humans, animals, or the environment.