Part 1 Biosecurity principles and components

Part 1 Biosecurity principles and components3 Introduction3 What is Biosecurity ?3 The context of modern biosecurity4 Who is involved?6 Rationale for a harmonized and integrated approach to biosecurity6 Biosecurity linkages6 Risk analysis7 Primary drivers for change9 Biosecurity in a modern world9 What constitutes a Biosecurity hazard?9 Sector changes in biosecurity14 Harmonization and integration of approaches tobiosecurity14 Changing approaches to biosecurity15 Requirements for a harmonized and integrated approach to biosecurity17 Enhancing specific aspects of Biosecurity through a harmonized and integratedapproach20 ConclusionsWHAT IS Biosecurity ? Biosecurity is a strategic and integrated approach thatencompasses the policy and regulatory frameworks(including instruments and activities) for analysing andmanaging relevant risks to human, animal and plant lifeand health, and associated risks to the covers food safety, zoonoses, theintroduction of animal and plant diseases and pests,the introduction and release of living modifiedorganisms (LMOs) and their products ( geneticallymodified organisms or GMOs), and the introductionand management of invasive alien species.

and the emergence of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in people in the United Kingdom has intensified concerns about the contribution of contaminated animal feed to food-borne illnesses in humans. The size and scope of the global trade in animal feed and animal feed ingredients is one example of the immense potential for biosecurity

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