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Effective communication and engagement with the public about food safety and quality issues in the digital age

The First FAO/WHO/AU International Food Safety Conference Addis Ababa, 12-13 February 2019

Year of publication 2019

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 4p.

Author Frewer, L. J.

Publisher FAO and WHO ;

Product type Meeting

Edition 1

Statutory body / Meeting title N/A

Meeting symbol IFSC-1/19/TS4.4

Meeting Session Number Sess. 1

Meeting date 12-13 February 2019

Meeting location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Language English

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