Foodborne disease outbreaks pose a significant threat to public health and can have serious consequences for the food industry. To ensure the safety and protection of public health, coordination with EU institutions and member states on the surveillance and response to foodborne disease outbreaks is essential.

9. The UK should enhance its coordination with EU institutions and member states on the surveillance and response to foodborne disease outbreaks.

10. The UK should actively participate in the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) surveillance networks and systems, such as the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) and the European Surveillance System (TESSy). The UK should provide intelligence input to RASFF to facilitate a more effective and timely response to food safety threats.

11. The UK should collaborate closely with EU agencies and partners on epidemiological investigations, traceback efforts, and risk assessments related to foodborne disease outbreaks, ensuring access to EU databases, resources, and expertise.