There is no globally accepted set of standards for food safety or related risk. Because of this, food trade may drop and trade tensions may persist. These differences may lead to a more productive discussion on food safety on a global scale. When it comes to people's health, food safety is crucial. Food security is a cornerstone of human dignity. Governments have a responsibility to guarantee that the food they offer is healthy and safe for their citizens. The interconnectedness of the world and the fast transformation of its food systems make this an arduous task. No one could have foreseen the rapid transformation of the food sector over the last two decades, in terms of both supply and demand.

Food safety, international trade, regulation, Salmonella, BSE, produce.