1 hour 40 minutes
Science and risk analysis in Codex
Agriculture & Food Security
English
French
Spanish
Delivery Modality
Online guided
Online self-paced
Theme
Risk Information
Risk-Informed Planning
Hazard-specific DRR/DRM
Audience
Civil Society & Community-Based Organizations
Government
NDMO/Civil Protection
Private Sector
Sectoral Ministries
UN Staff
Agencies
FAO
Certification
No
Last Updated
11/11/2024
This series of four courses is designed to improve understanding of Codex Alimentarius and develop sustainable national capacities to engage in and benefit from Codex work. The third course provides information on the scientific basis and the application of risk analysis in Codex and explains how FAO/WHO scientific advice is used in the development of Codex standards. It also describes the interactions between FAO/WHO expert bodies and relevant Codex Committees and explains why and how countries can contribute to the provision of scientific advice.
Learning Objectives
- The importance of science and risk analysis in Codex work.
- Risk analysis and its main components.
- Roles, functions, and procedures of the FAO/WHO scientific advice programme.
- Why and how countries can contribute to FAO/WHO provision of scientific advice.