CAC/GL 19-1995 Guidelines for the Exchange of Information in Food Control Emergency Situations
SECTION 1 – PREAMBLE
1. When a food safety emergency arises, in order to minimize potential adverse public health effects, it is essential to communicate the nature and extent of the food safety problem to all relevant parties as expeditiously as possible. This must be done in a manner that avoids unwarranted action against other foods from the same or other countries, which are not involved in the emergency situation. The global nature of food trade requires that this communication occur between nations at the appropriate government level.
2. This document provides guidance for use by national governments and regional economic integration organisations for the exchange of information in food safety emergency situations.
