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DocumentOther documentStakeholder roundtable meeting on cell-based food production and precision fermentation - Call for presenters 2024
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BookletCorporate general interestCell-based food and precision fermentation – Products, safety and the future role
Stakeholder roundtable meeting report, Shanghai, China, 6 November 2023
2024Also available in:
No results found.As the global demand for proteins and specific nutrients grows, many people are looking into opportunities to expand the scope of diverse and sustainable sources of such nutrients. Food safety is one of the prominent key issues to ascertain before such products go into the market, and various competent authorities are working to identify and address potential food safety issues and their implications. After the first stakeholder meeting on cell-based food organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Government of Israel, many experts suggested that FAO maintain such dialogues to regularly update the knowledge of this fast-improving technology. This led to the stakeholder meeting organized by FAO jointly with the Government of China in November 2023, which considered precision fermentation besides cell-based food. The present report summarized the results of the meeting attended by a total of 55 participants in Shanghai, China on 6 November 2023. The meeting provided a snapshot of the state of development of these particular technologies and the industry in 2023. As an increasing number of countries are reviewing the regulatory applications, valid examples of how to assess product safety have become available. All participants recognized that open discussions between stakeholders and regulators are key when it comes to clarifying important aspects of food safety, and that supporting the relevant scientific innovations is vital for achieving the overall food security goals and sustainable food production for the future. -
Book (stand-alone)General interest bookGlobal dialogue on food technologies: Food safety aspects of cell-based food and precision fermentation
Stakeholder roundtable meeting report, Toronto, Canada, 10 October 2024
2025Also available in:
No results found.Innovative food production processes, such as cell-based food and precision fermentation, are gaining attention as complementary approaches to conventional agriculture, with the potential to contribute to food security and sustainability. However, these emerging technologies also raise food safety concerns to be addressed early in their development. Understanding the specific production steps, input materials, and characteristics of final products is critical for science-based safety assessments. Yet, many countries face knowledge gaps and may have limited resources or capacity to effectively assess the safety of these new foods.To support evidence-based decision-making and foster international dialogue, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has convened annual stakeholder roundtable meetings since 2022. These events bring together experts from government, academia, and industry to share technical developments, regulatory experiences, and good practices. This report summarizes the outcomes of the third roundtable, held in Toronto, Canada, in October 2024, in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). The meeting featured technical presentations, case studies, and a special session on Canada’s novel food regulatory framework.Key themes that emerged from the discussions included the importance of transparency, early engagement with regulators, and clear, consistent terminology. Participants underscored the need for cross-sector collaboration and information exchange to address ongoing challenges such as high production costs, data requirements, and regulatory uncertainty. The insights shared in this report will inform future guidance and contribute to ongoing efforts to ensure that innovation in food production proceeds safely, transparently, and inclusively.
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This leaflet provides nutshell information about pesticide lifecycle management for all stakeholders to assist in design of locally adapted pesticide lifecycle management. In this leaflet, FAO’s approach on the pesticide lifecycle management considering all elements involved – from the production of pesticides to their use and eventual disposal- based on the international standards and best practices is given. The significance of pesticide lifecycle management for 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Agenda is also briefly explained. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical bookChild labour in small-scale agriculture in Viet Nam
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No results found.The publication is a technical paper that focuses on the issue of small-scale agriculture and child labour in Viet Nam. It combines the main findings, analysis, and recommendations from two unpublished studies conducted by the FAO-Institute for Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development (IPSARD) in 2020 and 2021. The first study was carried out in the Mekong Delta Region and concentrated on the agricultural sub-sectors of crop production, livestock, and fisheries and aquaculture in four selected provinces. The second study focused on the Northern and Central Regions, with an emphasis on fisheries and aquaculture, and citrus value chains in eight selected provinces. The primary objective of the publication is to examine the dynamics between small-scale agriculture and child labour in Viet Nam, analysing its nature, patterns, distribution, dynamics, causes, and consequences across the three regions. This technical paper aims to examine the dynamics between small-scale agriculture and child labour in Viet Nam. This is achieved by determining the nature, patterns, distribution, dynamics, causes and consequences of child labour in small-scale agriculture across these three regions in Viet Nam. It analyses the factors contributing to child labour within the context of small-scale agriculture, identify the consequences and risks associated with child labour in agriculture, and propose recommendations to address this issue. -
DocumentManual / guideProtect Children from Pesticides! Visual Facilitator's Guide. (Africa) 2015
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The purpose of this tool is to assist the facilitators of Farmer Field Schools as well as other extension agents to lead discussions on the protection of children from pesticides. It can also be used to conduct similar discussions at community level.