active surveillance
Descrizione:
Measures initiated to detect and control animal diseases as early as possible using defined protocols and activities
Context:
Active surveillance in food safety is when authorities proactively look for hazards, pathogens, or contaminants in food, animals, or the environment, rather than waiting for problems to appear. It involves planned testing, monitoring, and data collection to detect risks early.
EFSA uses data collected through active surveillance to estimate the prevalence of foodborne pathogens, monitor antimicrobial resistance, and track emerging hazards across the EU. This helps EFSA provide accurate scientific advice, guide risk assessments, and support measures to prevent outbreaks and protect public health.
Temi affini
Campylobacter Focolaio/focolai infettivi di E. coli produttore della tossina Shiga Influenza aviaria Listeria Malattie zoonotiche Malattie zoonotiche veicolate da alimenti Monitoraggio delle malattie veicolate da alimenti Resistenza agli antimicrobici Salmonella Salute animale Sequenziamento dell'intero genoma nei focolai veicolati da alimenti Una sola salute («One Health») Virus del Nilo occidentale Zoonosi di origine non alimentare