Cultivating collaboration and innovation in food safety: outcomes of the “2nd EU Food Safety Forum′′

This comprehensive conference report details the main outcomes and insights shaping EU food safety policies and research priorities arising from the 2nd EU Food Safety Forum, held on December 2-3, 2024, in Rome. This event, organized by the EU Food Safety Platform, provided a vital space for scientific, policy, and industry leaders to shape the future of food safety in Europe. The multi-actor platform members discussed many topics, integrated different views and focused on collaboration, innovation, and strategic research to ensure a resilient, safe, and sustainable food system.

Key Themes and Discussions:

🔹 Science-Policy-Society Dialogue: High-level experts and policymakers set the stage for food safety challenges and opportunities;
🔹 Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA) Update: 7 EU-funded projects showcased innovative solutions to enhance food safety across Europe and update the SRIA;
🔹 Networking and Partnerships: Leading scientists, companies, and networks explored new collaboration opportunities.
🔹 Empowering Young Researchers: The Youths in Action session highlighted cutting-edge research, with winners joining the Young Minds of Food Safety podcast series.

The multi-actor platform voice highlights the following Challenges and Future Directions:

✔ Integrating One Health principles in food safety governance
✔ Leveraging AI and data-driven approaches for risk assessment
✔ Addressing climate change-related food safety threats
✔ Enhancing regulatory frameworks and transparency
✔ Promoting circular economy models in food systems

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LATTANZIO, V. M. T., Cito, N., Loi, M., Nastasia, B., Ciasca, B., Eskola, M., Iulietto, M. F., Luning, P., Steiner, D., Steiner, D., Tomaniová, M., & Moretti, A. (2025, febbraio 17). Cultivating collaboration and innovation in food safety: outcomes of the “2nd EU Food Safety Forum′′. EU FOOD SAFETY FORUM, Rome. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14883824