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Risk communication (January 2014) Risk communication involves the interactive exchange of information about risk between risk assessors and risk managers, and among FSANZ staff, news media, interested groups and the general public. It is one component of the FSANZ risk analysis framework, the other two being risk assessment and risk management. Risk communication, begins at the earliest stages of a potential food-related health and safety issue. This is to ensure that appropriate strategies can be…

Published 28 March 2014

Risk management

Risk management Risk management at FSANZ is a consultative and decision-making process that identifies the problem; considers the risk assessment, social, economic and other factors; and develops, weighs and selects the option of greatest net benefit to the community. The process may also involve evaluation of the implemented decision. It is one component of the FSANZ risk analysis framework, the other two being risk assessment and risk communication. Risk management begins before risk assessment, runs concurrently with it and continues beyond it. Risk managers work in a team along with others with expertise in risk…

Published 30 May 2014