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FOOD SAFETY RESPONSE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
- Risks and Threats (Security)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- windshield survey
1, record 1, English, windshield%20survey
correct, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... emergency responders are directed to conduct a windshield survey to gain situational awareness, allowing emergency managers to develop a common operating picture, develop incident priorities, and initiate a response and recovery plan.... The windshield survey... allows incident commanders(ICs) to determine how much damage has occurred; evaluate immediate needs to ensure the health, safety, and security of the community; and provide a basis for... needs such as mass-care shelters, food, and infrastructure restoration. 2, record 1, English, - windshield%20survey
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In French, the term "évaluation superficielle" designates an assessment that can take place by other means than by driving. 3, record 1, English, - windshield%20survey
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- évaluation superficielle
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9valuation%20superficielle
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En anglais, le terme «windshield survey» désigne une évaluation à partir d'un véhicule. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20superficielle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-08-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Vulnerability Financing Facility
1, record 2, English, Vulnerability%20Financing%20Facility
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- VFF 2, record 2, English, VFF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Vulnerability Financing Facility is a dedicated facility to streamline crisis support to the poor and vulnerable. The VFF organizes under one umbrella the existing Global Food Crisis Response Program(GFRP) and the new Rapid Social Response(RSR) Program focused on social interventions. The VFF programs address two specific areas of vulnerability to crisis :(i) agriculture, the main livelihood of over 75 percent of the world's poor, and(ii) employment, safety nets and protection of basic social services to help the poor and vulnerable groups cope with crisis. 2, record 2, English, - Vulnerability%20Financing%20Facility
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Facilité de financement de la lutte contre la vulnérabilité
1, record 2, French, Facilit%C3%A9%20de%20financement%20de%20la%20lutte%20contre%20la%20vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- facilité de financement contre les vulnérabilités 2, record 2, French, facilit%C3%A9%20de%20financement%20contre%20les%20vuln%C3%A9rabilit%C3%A9s
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-06-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Regulations and Standards (Food)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Office of Food Safety and Recall
1, record 3, English, Office%20of%20Food%20Safety%20and%20Recall
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- OFSR 1, record 3, English, OFSR
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Office of Food Safety and Recall(OFSR) was created to coordinate food emergency response with CFIA(Canadian Food Inspection Agency) staff across Canada and external partners. Timely and effective response to food safety emergencies is the priority of the OFSR. The OFSR established a 24 hour service standard to respond to all Class One recalls. 1, record 3, English, - Office%20of%20Food%20Safety%20and%20Recall
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Food Safety and Recall Office
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Bureau de la salubrité et des rappels des aliments
1, record 3, French, Bureau%20de%20la%20salubrit%C3%A9%20et%20des%20rappels%20des%20aliments
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau de la salubrité et des rappels des aliments, organisme créé et chargé de coordonner l'intervention dans les situations d'urgence alimentaire avec le personnel de l'ACIA (Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments) de tout le Canada et avec les partenaires extérieurs. Le Bureau a pour priorité de procéder à une intervention opportune et efficace dans les situations d'urgence reliées à la salubrité des aliments. Il a établi une norme de service de 24 heures pour intervenir dans tous les cas de rappels d'aliments de classe 1. 1, record 3, French, - Bureau%20de%20la%20salubrit%C3%A9%20et%20des%20rappels%20des%20aliments
Record 3, Key term(s)
- BSRA
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Reglamentación y normalización (Alimentación)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina de Seguridad Alimentaria y Retiro de Alimentos del Mercado
1, record 3, Spanish, Oficina%20de%20Seguridad%20Alimentaria%20y%20Retiro%20de%20Alimentos%20del%20Mercado
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Committees and Boards (Admin.)
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- Environmental Management
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Interorganizational Coordinating Committee 1, record 4, English, Interorganizational%20Coordinating%20Committee
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Members :] WHO [World Health Organization], ILO [International Labour Organization], UNEP [United Nations Environment Programme], FAO [Food and Agriculture Organization], UNIDO [United Nations Industrial Organization] and OECD [Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development]. Established in response to a call by UNCED [United Nations Conference on Environment and Development] and the International Programme on Chemical Safety for improved international cooperation on environmentally sound management of chemicals. 1, record 4, English, - Interorganizational%20Coordinating%20Committee
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Comités et commissions (Admin.)
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Gestion environnementale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Comité de coordination interorganisations
1, record 4, French, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20coordination%20interorganisations
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Comités y juntas (Admón.)
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
- Gestión del medio ambiente
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comité de Coordinación Interinstitucional
1, record 4, Spanish, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20Coordinaci%C3%B3n%20Interinstitucional
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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