In response to the 2013 horsemeat scandal, the European Union established a Food Fraud Network to improve cooperation and information sharing between member states in the fight against food fraud. The network has since become a key tool in combating food adulteration and mislabeling in Europe. Its creation marked a significant step forward in international cooperation on food safety.

The establishment of the Food Fraud Network was a response to a major scandal, and it was noted by food writers and poets who were concerned with consumer protection. The network's work has been the subject of both praise and criticism, and it continues to be a reference point in discussions of food policy. The issue of international cooperation on food safety has been a theme in contemporary literature.