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Reducing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Plant Production through Risk Assessment Guidelines - GCP/GLO/519/CAN

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

Synopsis (short abstract) The need to effectively control antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in plant production has become increasingly urgent, with foodborne AMR posing risks to food safety, trade, and public health. Despite existing guidelines from the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), Codex Members have faced challenges in applying them practically. In response, the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) initiated this project to provide Members with practical tools to implement the Codex Guidelines for Risk Analysis of Foodborne Antimicrobial Resistance (CXGL 77-2011). The project developed accessible resources in English, French, and Spanish on assessing and preventing AMR risk for fruit and vegetable value chains. These resources and guidelines were piloted through workshops and risk assessment activities in South Africa and Viet Nam, respectively. Policymakers participating in the workshop demonstrated increased knowledge and commitment. In Viet Nam, training on surveillance and data collection provided information on AMR contamination data across plant production value chains, contributing to the development of food safety risk models. Through these efforts, the project aimed to promote the implementation of science-based international guidelines and contribute to harmonizing risk assessment approaches.

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