Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment on the Safety and Quality of Water Used in the Production of Dairy Products

Overview

The Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH) has recognized the importance of providing science-based guidance on assuring consumer food safety related to use and reuse of water in food production and processing since 2016. To address the CCFH’s request for scientific advice on determining appropriate, sector-specific, fit-for-purpose advice on water sourcing, use and reuse, FAO and WHO convened a JEMRA meeting on the safety and quality of water use and reuse in the dairy sector.

This document summarizes the situation analysis and recommendations concerning water use and reuse in dairy production and processing. The full report of the meeting will be published as part of the FAO and WHO Microbiological Risk Assessment (MRA) Series.