EU: Whole genome sequencing (WGS) in foodborne outbreak investigations - FAQs
Together with the European Food Safety Authority, the Commission has published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the use of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) within the framework of foodborne outbreak investigations.
These FAQs explain how Member States should implement Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/179 on this issue, published on 3 February 2025.