International Center of Excellence
in Food Risk Communication

The International Center of Excellence in Food Risk Communication was established in 2011 as a collaborative initiative among global food and health organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and expert nonprofit communication organizations. The Center was founded on the belief that it is important to have a collective international resource of food-specific risk communication materials which are dedicated to enabling informed decision-making to promote global health. Read More

About Risk Communication

Partners

Food & Health Professional Resources

Consumer Resources

Welcome to the International Center of Excellence in Food Risk Communication

Our Vision

The International Center of Excellence in Food Risk Communication will be the premier global resource for risk communication on food and health.

Our Mission

The International Center of Excellence in Food Risk Communication provides resources to help government officials, health professionals, academicians, food producers, journalists, the public, and other stakeholders communicate and understand concepts, practices, research, and data about food safety, nutrition, and health.

Our Goals

Convene credible and influential governmental, communications, and health authorities to maximize their individual and collective reach and effectiveness for the public good.
Contribute to the international body of knowledge on food risk communication.
Increase the effectiveness of food risk communication, thereby enabling informed decisions about food safety, nutrition, and health.

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International Partner Organizations

Other Institutions Involved in Risk Communication and Additional Resources

Our Partners

Inter American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture - IICA

Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

The National Center for Food Protection and Defense

Current News & Hot Topics

Statement by USDA Chief Veterinary Officer John Clifford Regarding a Detection of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in the United States - Assures Consumers That Existing Safeguards Protected Food Supply; Reiterates Safety of Consuming Beef Products: OIE and trade status unaffected

Additional resources: Frequently Asked Questions and Video: USDA Chief Veterinary Officer On BSE Case - April 24, 2012

To follow ongoing developments see www.usda.gov/bse
Membership, Impact of International Center of Excellence in Food Risk Communication Grows in First Year of Operation as Global Information Resource - March 30, 2012

Questions and Answers on Carbendazim in Food and Beverages - An informational web posting from the International Food Information Council Foundation January 24, 2012
“Don’t Worry About Your Orange Juice” - official blog by U.S. FDA Deputy Commissioner for Foods, Michael Taylor, regarding the discovery of low levels of the fungicide carbendazim in imported orange juice January 24, 2012
“Communicating Food Risks in an Era of Growing Public Distrust: Three Case Studies.” Professor Ragnar Lofstedt, Kings College London. Published online ahead of print in the journal Risk Analysis. November 30, 2011
FDA: Results of the 2010 Food Safety Survey Topline Frequency Report are published by U.S. FDA. Sheds detailed insight on 15 major aspects of food safety risk perception and practice. November 21, 2011
FDA: U.S. FDA publishes “Communicating Risks and Benefits: An Evidence-Based User’s Guide” , explains key process, communication design and implementation. November 21, 2011
FDA: Apple Juice is Safe to Drink September 14, 2011
USDA Secretary Vilsack and HHS Secretary Sebelius Launch First Joint National Multimedia Campaign to Help Families Prevent Food Poisoning June 28, 2011
The European E. coli Outbreak: What’s Known, What to Do about It, and Helpful Resources on Food Safety June 6, 2011
International Center of Excellence in Food Risk Communication Forms to Provide Resources to Communicate Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health Risks March 31, 2011

Keeping the international food supply safe, following the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear emergency in Japan March 28, 2011