The World Trade Organisation launched “Addressing Illicit Trade in Food and Food Fraud”, on 28 May. This short report gives a high-level overview of current estimates of fraud in the global food trade, including listing the sectors where fraud is believed to be most prevalent.
The publication brings together contributions from experts in international organizations, non-governmental organizations, the private sector and the WTO Secretariat, who underline the detrimental impact of illicit food trade on food security and public health. The contributors outline various strategies to counter illicit food trade and food fraud, recognizing that a comprehensive response requires a blend of regulatory measures, enforcement, industry cooperation and consumer education. The publication also outlines action taken by various agencies in these areas and highlights the range of WTO agreements that can contribute to combating illicit trade.
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