Global Food Safety Governance: Standards, Trade, and Regulatory Harmonization

Food safety governance has become a central component of global public health protection in an era of complex food supply chains and expanding international trade. Modern food systems involve multiple stakeholders across production, processing, distribution, and retail sectors, requiring coordinated regulatory frameworks to ensure food safety and consumer protection. Governments, international organizations, and industry actors must work together to establish transparent governance systems capable of managing food safety risks effectively. Food Safety Governance: Policy, Regulation, and Global Risk Management provides a comprehensive examination of the institutional, legal, and policy structures that underpin modern food safety systems. The book explores the evolution of food safety governance, highlighting the roles of national regulatory agencies, international standards bodies, and multilateral organizations in shaping global food safety policies. The volume examines key governance mechanisms including regulatory risk analysis, food safety legislation, inspection systems, surveillance networks, and international standard-setting processes. Particular attention is given to the role of global institutions such as the Codex Alimentarius Commission and the World Health Organization in harmonizing food safety standards and facilitating safe international food trade. Designed for policy makers, food safety regulators, researchers, and public health professionals, this book bridges the gap between scientific risk assessment and regulatory decision-making. Through analytical frameworks, comparative policy analysis, and global case studies, it provides practical insight into how effective governance systems can strengthen food safety, protect public health, and support sustainable food systems worldwide.