Food Safety in International Law: A Step in Preventing the Occurrence of Communicable Diseases

Document Type : Original Article

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1 MSc Graduate, Department of International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Qom, Qom, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Faculty of Humanities, Shahed University, Iran

Abstract

The outbreak of Covid-19 in 2019 raised significant concerns about the transmission of the virus, especially regarding zoonotic diseases. As the third common virus transmitted between humans and animals after SARS and MERS, the perception of Covid-19 as a foodborne illness intensified discussions surrounding food safety and security. This article aims to explore the commitment of states to ensure safe food supply chains. Food safety practices are essential for preventing disease, and the right to food is enshrined in various human rights documents. Although food supply has not been the subject of a specific legal framework, international organizations and conferences have recognized the necessity of regulating food production and distribution methods to ensure that populations have access to adequate and nutritious food, thereby promoting overall health and well-being.

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Iranian Journal of International and Comparative Law
Volume 2, Issue 1
June 2024
Pages 108-135

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