FOOD SAFETY IN UZBEKISTAN AND BEYOND: CHALLENGES, SYSTEMS, AND GLOBAL STANDARDS

Аннотация

Food safety is a critical public health and economic concern globally. In Uzbekistan, recent legislative reforms, institutional restructuring, and capacity‑building efforts aim to align with Codex Alimentarius, HACCP, ISO standards, and WTO SPS measures. This article presents (i) conceptual frameworks and risk‑based management systems, (ii) Uzbekistan’s ongoing reforms—including new food safety law, laboratory upgrades, and FAO/ITC projects—and (iii) global strategies for hazard control. Finally, recommendations are offered on enhancing collaboration between public authorities, private sector and academia to ensure safe and sustainable food supply chains.