European food safety policy

Description

Assurance of a high level of food safety within the EU through coherent farm-to-table measures and adequate monitoring, while ensuring an effective internal market. The implementation of this approach involves various actions, namely:

assure effective control systems and evaluate compliance with EU standards in the food safety and quality, within the EU and in third countries in relation to their exports to the EU;
manage international relations with third countries and international organisations concerning food safety;
manage relations with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and ensure science-based risk management.

Alternative labels

an european food safety policy
european food safety strategy
european food safety protocol
european food safety guideline
european food safety policies
safety policy for european food
european food safety guidance

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

European food safety policy is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Food service vocational teacher: Food service vocational teachers for food service instruct students in their specialised field of study, food service, which is predominantly practical in nature. They provide theoretical instruction in service of the practical skills and techniques the students must subsequently master for a food service-related profession. Food service vocational teachers monitor the students’ progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate their knowledge and performance on the subject of food service through assignments, tests and examinations.
Food safety inspector: Food safety inspectors carry out inspections in food processing environments from a food safety standpoint. They are part of official control bodies who check and control food products and processes to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing safety and health.

Optional knowledge

European food safety policy is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Dietetic technician: Dietetic technicians assist dietitians in planning nutritional programmes and in planning menus for patients as part of an overall treatment plan under supervision of a dietitian. Under supervision of a dietitian, dietetic technicians assist dietitians in patient reviews, enteral feeding discharge planning, and clinical auditing which includes nutritional screening.
Vocational teacher: Vocational teachers instruct students in their specialised field of study, which is predominantly practical in nature. They provide theoretical instruction in service of the practical skills and techniques that the students must subsequently master in the specialised vocation of their choice and aid in the development of the according attitudes and values. Vocational teachers monitor the students progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate their knowledge and performance on the subject through assignments, tests and examinations.

 


 

References

  1. European food safety policy – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022