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Concept of Risk and Framework of Risk Reduction for Food Safety: The Rule of Government and Science for Risk Analysis

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  • Niiyama, Yoko

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The common concept of uncertainty and risk, the definition of risk and the reason why the concept of risk is needed in the field of food safety are explained. Furthermore the explanation is given within the international framework for food safety based on the SPS agreement. Risk analysis, which is the framework for decision-making for risk reduction based on the scientific data, risk assessment, risk management and risk communication, and the progress and challenge of regulatory science in each field are discussed.

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  • Niiyama, Yoko, 2012. "Concept of Risk and Framework of Risk Reduction for Food Safety: The Rule of Government and Science for Risk Analysis," Journal of Rural Economics, Agricultural Economics Society of Japan, vol. 84(2), pages 1-18, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aesjre:241973
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.241973
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