International Training for Safer Food

A yearly online event for at the start of the year for government agencies and public institutions. The event has a focus on food safety and risk management, the focus differs each year.

The International Training for Safer Food (ITS Food) is a training series organised by the German Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL). Since its first edition in 2018, ITS Food has aimed to strengthen food safety and risk management competencies among professionals from public authorities outside the European Union. Since 2022 ITS Food is conducted as virtual event.

The training is conducted live online in half-day sessions and will be scheduled around midday European time to accommodate all time zones.

The training is conducted virtually, allowing for broad international participation. For instance, the 2025 edition spanned five days, accommodating over 1,300 participants from 112 countries, making it the most attended session to date.

Despite its virtual nature, ITS Food emphasises interactive participation. Attendees engage in discussions, share experiences, and establish cross-border connections, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

The training is held in English, professional interpretation is provided in Arabic, French Russian, and Spanish. The training is free of charge.

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