COVID-19 RESPONSE: FREELY AVAILABLE ISO STANDARDS

By dclarke

The below list has been compiled to support global efforts in dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. They are freely available in read-only format. ISO 374-5:2016, Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms – Part 5: Terminology and performance requirements for micro-organisms risk ISO 10651-3:1997, Lung ventilators for medical use — Part 3: Particular requirements for emergency…

Why is Food Safety/Security Important?

By dclarke

  [unordered_list style=”bullet”] Food safety and security are important because every year millions of people become sick from food and waterborne diseases. Occurrences of such diseases can easily escalate to a food emergency situation which could adversely impact economies and livelihoods through reduced availability and consumption, closure of export markets and the exorbitant cost of…