Strengthening Food Safety Measures through Participation in Proficiency Testing Schemes

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 600 million people become ill each year due to consuming contaminated food, Inaccurate measurement of contaminants such as pesticides, metals, and pathogens, poses a significant concern for public health and food safety,
In this policy brief document, the role of local testing laboratories in detecting contaminants in food is discussed, alongside the importance of proficiency testing schemes. Alongside specific advice for policymakers, this document features a local example from the Philippines.