Protecting the food supply chain against Covid-19

Although the evidence so far shows that the main transmission of Covid-19 is through humans and not through food, food hygiene is equally important, as it prevents not only the emergence of new viruses, but also the transmission of viruses that are easily transmitted through food. (Norovirus and hepatitis A) It also prevents and protects harmful bacteria.

So it can be said :The food industry and its supply chain play an important role in providing global health.

Food safety management systems And all the current programs that support these systems have been developed around the standards that are currently in effect.. These standards are based on actions based on loss analysis, critical point control principles (HACCP) And the general principles of food hygiene are Codex.

The guidelines prepared by FAO in collaboration with WHO ensure that the integrity of the food chain is maintained and that adequate and safe food sources are available to consumers..

Despite the fact that a large part of the population is working remotely, food industry employees are needed in their usual places of work and maintaining the safety and health of workers in the food production and supply chains to avoid The covid-19 pandemic It is necessary.

source: CODEX site

Translation:Taken from Iran's standard information system