Agriculture Reference
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well-established programs to control food safety issues, there are still significant
numbers of illnesses occurring annually, and a whole set of new/different problems
arises. There are a number of needs that need to be addressed.
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Coordination and communication among government agencies for consis-
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tent enforcement of food safety regulatory policies
Research to study emerging issues that may be a problem in the future
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More information about the safety and long-term impact of genetically
modified foods
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Establishment of government agencies for development and oversight of
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food safety policy
Assistance with providing the nutritional needs of the population and
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thus improvement of the health status for less susceptibility to food-
borne pathogens
Establish adequate food preparation and preservation facilities
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Establish educational programs that promote food safety
Food safety has become a topic of worldwide concern due to the ability of multiple
countries to import and export food products. Providing safe food for a world that is
increasing in population and decreasing in resources has become increasingly difficult.
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