For over 60 years, the ICMSF has been actively contributing to the development and communication of scientific concepts to help reduce the incidence of microbiological foodborne illness and food spoilage.

Michelle Danyluk honoured with Researcher of the Year Award

19 September 2024

Dr Michelle Danyluk has been named the 2024 Researcher of the Year by the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association for her exceptional contributions to Florida agriculture.

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Marcel Zwietering, Roger Cook and Bob Buchanan received awards at IAFP 2024

19 July 2024

Three ICMSF colleagues were recognised for their achievements at this year’s IAFP annual meeting. Congratulations to all!

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Leon Gorris awarded the IAFP Europe Food Safety Award

30 April 2024

Congratulations to Dr Leon Gorris, who received the Europe Food Safety Award during IAFP’s European Symposium on Food Safety in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Resources

Books
Microorganisms in Foods books provide practical guidance on microbiological food safety and quality.
Articles and Papers
Published papers and articles about ICMSF study results.
Videos
Videos on ICMSF history and microbiological sampling, testing and related topics.
Software
Microbiological sampling plans: a tool to explore ICMSF recommendations.

Upcoming events

2024 IAFP Latino Symposium

11 to 14 November 2024, Santos, Brasil

The Latin American Symposium on Food Safety (IAFP Latino) is organised every two years by scientific associations and societies from different Latin American countries affiliated with the IAFP. The ICMSF Latin American Subcommission (LAS) will be hosting a round table during the symposium.

Symposium website – select TRADUZIR for English

2025 IAFP Annual Meeting

27 to 30 July 2025, Cleveland, Ohio

Each year, the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) hosts an Annual Meeting, providing attendees with information on current and emerging food safety issues, the latest science, innovative solutions to new and recurring problems, and the opportunity to network.

Meeting website

The International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods (ICMSF, the Commission) was formed in 1962 through the action of the International Committee on Food Microbiology and Hygiene, a committee of the International Union of Microbiological Societies (IUMS). Through the IUMS, the ICMSF is linked to the International Union of Biological Societies (IUBS) and to the World Health Organization (WHO) of the United Nations.