The Instutute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) has published a Technical Brief on the difference between Food Risks vs. Hazards.
John Points (FAN's very own Technical Director) and Peter Wareing dissect this critical distinction with clarity and real-world relevance. From unpacking ISO terminology to examining practical case scenarios, such as allergen mislabelling or aflatoxins in confectionery, this is essential reading for anyone involved in food production, safety, or regulation.
The brief explores:
– How to assess risk magnitude using likelihood and consequence
– When to withdraw, recall, or trade through
– Why pre-emptive planning beats reactive chaos
– What ‘tolerable risk’ really means under UK law.
Access this free Technical Brief here.
This brief has also been added to the 'Report' part of the 'Tools /Guides /Reports' tab of FAN's Food Fraud Prevention section.
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