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Strengthening food control systems with the help of our food safety consultants

Food safety consultants

Ensuring the safety of food is an ongoing priority for both governments and agri-food producers around the world. According to the World Health Organisation, one in ten people fall ill from contaminated food every year, resulting in over 400,000 deaths. This impact is disproportionately felt by vulnerable groups such as young children and low-income populations, particularly in developing nations. Unsafe food supplies also contribute to malnutrition and food shortages, exacerbating global food insecurity. In response to these ongoing challenges, governments and industry stakeholders are under increasing pressure to establish robust food safety systems that are capable of ensuring the safety of food supplies and reducing the impact of foodborne diseases.

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At Farrelly Mitchell, our food safety experts are committed to tackling this challenge and ensuring a safe and nutritious food supply for all. Food safety risks must be assessed and managed at all points along the food supply chain. As such, we work closely with all stakeholders involved, including farmers, producers, distributers, and retailers to assess the risks of food safety hazards and respond to emerging food safety risks, particularly those resulting from climate change. We also provide support to governments in building robust food control systems, designing effective policies and legislation, and developing risk-based programmes for effective monitoring and enforcement.

Benefits:

With our support, our clients can establish robust food safety systems that offer countless long-term benefits to developing regions, including:

  • Public health: Safeguarding public health through risk mitigation, reducing foodborne illnesses, and ensuring consumption of safe nutritious food
  • Economic growth: enhancing economies by boosting consumer trust, market competitiveness, and reducing the economic impact of poverty and illness.
  • Trading opportunities: Establishing global-standard food safety measures that unlock international trade prospects, enhance product quality, and inspire confidence in foreign markets.
  • Local development: Stimulating community growth by creating safe hygienic environments that bolster local economies in areas such as tourism.

Specialised food safety and security consulting

Supporting public and private stakeholders in developing robust food safety policies and management systems that reduce instances of foodborne contaminants and illnesses.

Our Services

Our food safety consultants provide tailored support services to both public and private sectors:

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Why Farrelly Mitchell

Our food safety consultants have supported governments, multilateral agencies, and private sector clients in aligning with and benchmarking global food safety and operational standards. We have supported several major projects in this area, including regulatory framework analyses in EU Member States and candidate countries,  food policy reforms in Ireland, and numerous food safety training programs covering HACCP fundamentals.

We are supported by a global network of food safety consultants, providing us with both international and local knowledge regarding food safety. From production to consumption, we can identify risks and implement protocols that ensure consumer confidence and protect public health.

 

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If you are seeking actionable recommendations on food safety practices, food policies, or risk mitigation, our team can help. Get in touch with our team today to make informed decisions and achieve true impact.

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Why is food safety critical in agribusiness?

Food safety is essential to prevent foodborne illnesses, ensuring the health of consumers and maintaining public trust in food products. Safety must be ensured at all stages of the supply chain, from production and processing to distribution and retail.

What are the key challenges in ensuring food safety?

Challenges include managing contamination risks, adhering to safety regulations, and addressing emerging risks due to climate change and global trade.

How can food safety risks be managed along the supply chain?

Managing risks involves rigorous auditing, implementing hazard control systems like HACCP, and ensuring traceability from production to consumption.

What role do food safety consultants play?

Consultants provide expertise in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, policy design, and crisis management, supporting both public and private sectors.

How does food safety impact economic growth?

Robust food safety systems boost consumer confidence, enhance market competitiveness, and open international trade opportunities, thereby driving economic growth.

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