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In our recent ISO 22000 audit we have been asked to have an emergency preparedeness plan for bioterrorism. We are a catering industry. any help is much appreciated. Thanks
In our recent ISO 22000 audit we have been asked to have an emergency preparedeness plan for bioterrorism. We are a catering industry. any help is much appreciated. Thanks
It’s because contamination of the food supply can happen anywhere along the supply chain so it is good to develop emergency preparedness for bioterrorism. You may consider establishing controls on security system.In our recent ISO 22000 audit we have been asked to have an emergency preparedeness plan for bioterrorism. We are a catering industry. any help is much appreciated. Thanks
.................... Am trying to figure out how to address this as we don't have the expertise in finding out if the food is tainted
Biological tampering or terrorism involves the deliberate use of biological agent to spread disease-producing microbes (e.g. anthrax, cholera etc) or toxins (botulinum, ricin etc) in food, water or the atmosphere. These agents can be powders, liquids or in other forms. A biological agent will almost never cause immediate symptoms, as it takes time for the agent to grow or cause toxic effects. Because deliberate contamination of the nation’s food supply can happen anywhere along the food supply stream, food managers & workers play key role in minimizing these potential threats.
Preparedness paves the way to prevention. Develop a good food security system. Eliminate unauthorized access where food is open, vulnerable and easily targeted. Inspect incoming shipments for suspicious items. Report all unusual activity to authorities (unauthorized vehicles, people, theft, sabotage, vandalism etc).