FAO Simplifies “Food Safety Aspects of Cell-Based Food” with Guide for Regulators
In April 2023, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) released a publication, titled, “Food Safety Aspects of Cell-Based Food.” Since the publication has a total of 150 pages with detailed information on terminologies, production processes, regulatory frameworks, country case studies, food safety hazard identification processes, and more, FAO has prepared a short factsheet for food safety authorities to grasp the contents of the publication.
The publication has nine items for regulators working in the area of food safety, making references to the full report, with a small section that includes some of the next steps that competent authorities can consider undertaking. The nine items are as follows: