Catalysing scientific innovation into food safety action

• Research unit: SERI
• Project number: 24.00121

Abstract (English)

The CATALYSE project will create a network of food safety actors with the aim to support adoption of knowledge and innovativesolutions along the value chain. The network will foster collaboration and food safety knowledge sharing in a model that COLLECTS andthen TRANSLATES knowledge and practices across our community through active EDUCATION and FACILITATION. The project aimsto bridge the gap between end users, innovators, practitioners, trainers, and regulators by facilitating communication among these partieswhile matching practical needs with innovative solutions. During network activities we will set priorities for future work, provide foodsafety education and training, and support food business start-ups and SMEs. Data on inventions and practices related to food safety willbe made available on an open access platform to support broad communication. Education and facilitation will be cornerstone activitiesto support innovation and change management to ensure the successful implementation of newly designed solutions and adoption bymember states food safety authorities. CATALYSE will establish a community of practice to connect stakeholders from the completevalue chain and promote cross-fertilization of ideas to create a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable community.