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In Europe, we take the safety of our food
for granted,

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but it's a complex process
that involves many stakeholders.

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The European Commission plays
a crucial role

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in ensuring that the food on our plates
is safe to eat.

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This is achieved
through a system of official controls

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which check for any risks to human health.

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Official controls involve inspections
and checks at various stages of the food

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chain, from farms to food processors
to supermarkets and restaurants.

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These controls help to identify
and mitigate any potential risks to human

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health, ensuring that the food we eat
is safe and wholesome.

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The Better Training for Safer Food
initiative supports

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the EU's vision of safer food,
healthier animals and people,

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and a more resilient global food system.

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BTSF provides training and support
to officials responsible

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for enforcing food safety regulations,
including animal, plant and One Health,

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recognising the interconnectedness
of human, animal and environmental health.

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The initiative
offers a range of training modalities,

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including face to face courses,
virtual classrooms, and eLearning,

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as well as using a train
the trainer approach

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to ensure

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that officials
have the knowledge and skills

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they need to perform their duties
effectively, and that they spread

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this knowledge to other colleagues.

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Over 160,000 officials

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from more than 140 countries
have participated in the training

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over the last 20 years,
both within and beyond Europe.

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The main goal of BTSF is to promote
a harmonised approach to food safety,

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enhancing trade and ensuring
that food products are safe for consumers.

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By working together,
we can create a safer

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and more sustainable food system.

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The BTSF ACADEMY is the European

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Commission's central hub for learning
and information on food safety.

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This platform provides access to a wealth
of knowledge, training, materials

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and expertise, supporting officials
and stakeholders in their work.

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A key feature of

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the platform is the BTSF ACADEMY Library,

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which offers training materials
from all available face to face courses,

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downloadable in editable format
in 24 languages.

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This valuable resource facilitates
further dissemination of knowledge

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and best practices, enabling officials
and stakeholders to adapt

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and use the materials
to suit their specific needs.

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The BTSF ACADEMY is becoming
increasingly accessible,

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expanding access to food business
operators, Academia

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and the public,
as part of the European Commission's

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Digital Strategy
on Transparency and Openness.

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As we move forward,
the platform will continue

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to play a vital role in supporting
the work of officials and stakeholders,

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providing them with the resources
and expertise they need to stay up to date

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with the latest developments in food
safety.

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Register on the BTSF ACADEMY website

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to gain access to a wealth
of multilingual training resources.