Updated definitions clarify five categories of EFSA guidance documents in terms of: their purpose, content, applicability (eg, whether cross-cutting or sector specific), degree of obligation, and who adopts them.
In addition, the development of new guidance will follow a new standardised process to improve TRACEABILITYThe ability to track the journey of a foodstuff or ingredient through all stages of production, processing and distribution and predictability for guidance users.
Online tools to access EFSA guidance
A new Catalogue of EFSA Guidance Documents allows users to search and access all EFSA guidance documents from a single place.
Another new feature is the EU Library of Food Safety Guidance Documents which brings together guidance documents produced by EU national competent organisations and risk assessors and gathered by members of EFSA’s Advisory Forum and the national Focal Points.
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