Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment on the Prevention and Control of Microbiological Hazards in Fresh Fruits and Vegetables - Part 1 and Part 2

Overview

Part 1: Administrative procedures, meeting scope/objectives, data collection
(Virtual meeting, 26 and 28 July 2021)

Part 2: General principle and fresh fruits and vegetables
(Virtual meeting, 20 September – 1 October and 4 October 2021)

The virtual JEMRA meetings on the Prevention and Control of Microbiological Hazards in Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (Part 1 and Part 2) were convened to provide scientific advice on the general principles and relevant measures for control of microbiological hazards in fresh, ready-to-eat and minimally processed fruits and vegetables, including leafy vegetables, from primary production to point-of-sale.

This document summarizes the conclusions of the Part 1 and Part 2 meetings and is made available to facilitate the deliberations of the upcoming Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH). The full report will be published as part of the FAO and WHO Microbiological Risk Assessment (MRA) Series.