Thinking food safety globally
BVL trains experts from 95 countries on the subject of food safety
Almost 800 experts from all over the world have been taking part in the training program for food safety and risk management since today (26 February). The "International Training for Safer Food" (ITS Food), organized by the Federal Office of consumer protection and Food Safety (BVL), is taking place for the fifth time. It is the largest event to date in the series, which has been running since 2018.
The training series is aimed at employees of government organizations and institutions in the field of food safety and public health from non-EU countries. "Each of us contributes to a world with safe food. We are all working towards the same goal," reminded BVL President Friedel Cramer at the start of the event. "I personally believe that the time has come for us to join forces at all levels to ensure food safety around the globe."
Experts from the BVL and other authorities will discuss current food safety issues in Germany and Europe. This year's ITS Food will focus on residues and contaminants in food. Various monitoring programs in this area will be discussed as well as risk management in the area of pesticide residues and other harmful substances such as mycotoxins or environmental contaminants. Participants will be actively involved in the event through interactive participation opportunities, allowing them to make contacts across national borders. Virtual insights into practical work, such as the BVL's reference laboratories, round off the ITS Food 2024 program.
This is the second time since 2022 that the event has been held purely virtually. "This year, we will reach almost 800 colleagues from 95 countries. This is a great honor for me and reflects your appreciation for our work and your willingness to exchange ideas with us," says Cramer.
The ITS Food program is scheduled for four days. The event will be offered twice - from February 26 to 29 in the morning and from March 4 to 7 in the afternoon - to accommodate participants from different time zones.
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