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NZFSA’s Campylobacter risk management strategy

Campylobacter risk management strategy

NZFSA’s comprehensive risk management strategy aims to achieve a sustainable reduction in Campylobacter levels in chicken meat through scientifically robust interventions at appropriate points in the food chain, and adopting a multi-pronged approach to Campylobacter risk reduction. This strategy was formalised in 2006 and updated in December 2008 to include investigation and management of other potential exposure pathways for humans, besides poultry meat.

Objectives of the Campylobacter risk management strategy

The objectives of the Campylobacter risk management strategy are to:

• reduce the incidence of foodborne human campylobacteriosis in accordance with the NZFSA performance target

• estimate the proportion of foodborne cases attributable to poultry and other sources

• determine the relative contributions of different interventions throughout the food chain in reducing risks to human health

• continue to make well-informed risk management decisions on appropriate control measures and their implementation

• assess the effectiveness of risk management decisions by utilising a monitoring and review programme

• coordinate and prioritise research activities.

Related links

• Campylobacter risk management strategy, 2008 - 2011

• Campylobacter information for consumers, industry, scientists, and media

Last updated 12 March 2009