scholarly journals Microbiological criteria: Principles for their establishment and application in food quality and safety

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liliana Pérez-Lavalle ◽  
Elena Carrasco ◽  
Antonio Valero Diaz
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Health It ◽  
Quality Systems ◽  
Management Quality ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Microbiological Criteria ◽  
Food Quality And Safety ◽  
Industrial Level

Legislation on food safety has led towards the standardization of food productions which, together with the existing quality certifications, aim to increase the level of protection of public health. It is recognized the need for the agri-food industry to have tools to harmonize their productions and to adequately manage their quality systems in order to improve consumers’ confidence. The implementation of microbiological criteria is focused on facilitating this harmonization by enabling the discrimination of defective lots and acting as control tools at industrial level. Therefore, knowledge of the principles, components and factors influencing the efficiency of microbiological criteria may be helpful to better understand the consequences of their application. In the present study the main principles, methodologies and applications of microbiological criteria in foods are addressed for their implementation as a part of the management quality systems of agrifood industries. In addition, potential limitations and impact of microbiological criteria on food safety are discussed. Finally, an assessment of the performance of microbiological criteria at EU level in berries is described for the compliance of the socalled risk-based metrics, namely Performance Objectives and Food Safety Objectives.

PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION ON ENTERPRISES OF THE FOOD INDUSTRY OF THE SYSTEM FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Н.В. АГЕЕВА ◽  
В.К. КОЧЕТОВ ◽  
Е.Ю. ЛИТВИНЕНКО
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Management System ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Control Points ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Critical Control Points ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Confectionery Products

Рассмотрен опыт внедрения системы менеджмента безопасности пищевой продукции на ОАО Кондитерский комбинат «Кубань». Установлены физические, химические и микробиологические факторы, снижающие безопасность продукции, производимой на ОАО Кондитерский комбинат «Кубань», – мучных кондитерских изделий и продукции цеха шоколадного производства. Перечислены разработанные и внедренные на комбинате пререквизитные программы для предупреждения опасности загрязнения продукции. Установлено, что внедрение превентивных мер позволило: поэтапно сократить количество критических контрольных точек на комбинате с 88 до 4, обеспечить отсутствие рекламации по качеству и безопасности выпускаемой продукции от контролирующих органов, снизить в 2019 г количество претензий от потребителей на 10%. по сравнению с 2018 г. The experience of implementing the food safety management system at OJSC Kuban Confectionery plant is shown. Physical, chemical and microbiological factors that reduce the safety of products produced at the Kuban Confectionery plant-flour confectionery products and products of the chocolate production workshop, have been established. Preliminary programs developed and implemented at the plant to prevent the risk of contamination of products are listed. It was found that the introduction of preventive measures allowed: to gradually reduce the number of critical control points at the plant from 88 to 4, to ensure that there are no complaints about the quality and safety of products from regulatory authorities, to reduce by 10% in 2019 the number of claims from consumers compared to 2018.

The MycoGlobe project: a European Union funded successful experiment in enhancing cooperation and coordination amongst mycotoxin researchers worldwide

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 493-500
Author(s):  
D. Bhatnagar ◽  
G. Perrone ◽  
A. Visconti
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Food Quality ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Toxigenic Fungi ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Food Quality And Safety

In 2004, the European Commission approved the specific support action 'Integration of Mycotoxin and Toxigenic Fungi Research for Food Safety in the Global System' (MycoGlobe, contract FOOD-CT-2004-007174) within the Sixth Framework Programme, Food Quality and Safety. The aim of the MycoGlobe project (http://mycoglobe.ispa.cnr.it) was to implement the outcomes of a wide range of European research projects in the area of mycotoxins and toxigenic fungi by supporting, stimulating and facilitating cooperation between countries in the European Union and other countries that have bilateral scientific and technological cooperation agreement with the European Union (such as USA, Australia and South America). Through a series of conferences and interactions between scientists worldwide, MycoGlobe was a very successful project. The scientific significance of the MycoGlobe project consisted in the spread of knowledge of advanced research tools in genomics and sophisticated and rapid detection systems for mycotoxins and toxigenic fungi; and evaluation of research policy and procedures to achieve best practice for enhancement of food quality and safety by elimination of mycotoxins and toxigenic fungi from commodities. The socio-economic significance of the project was the setting up of a global collaborative network for research and technology transfer in the field of mycotoxins and toxigenic fungi, particularly for the benefit of the developing countries. A relevant outcome of the project was also the launching of the International Society for Mycotoxicology (http://www.mycotoxsociety. org) to promote research on mycotoxins and toxigenic fungi, thereby leading to prevention and reduction in exposure to mycotoxins, enhanced food safety and a greater public awareness of this area.

Analysis of Cause for China's Food Safety Problem Based on Profit Distribution Structure in Supply Chain

2010 ◽  
Vol 44-47 ◽  
pp. 591-595
Author(s):  
Guang Ji Tong ◽  
Li Qin
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Adverse Selection ◽  
Food Quality ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Profit Distribution ◽  
Sector Model ◽  
Food Quality And Safety ◽  
Food Manufacturer

On the discussion of food safety, the majority of China's scholars believe that the food manufacturer should responsible for its inferior products. The food manufacturer should be punished by government more than that of wholesaler and retailer. But the punishment produces less effect on the food manufacturer’s adverse selection. This paper establishes a three-sector model, and analyzes empirically the distribution of benefits among food manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer. The research result shows that the unreasonable distribution of benefits resulting in manufacturer’s adverse selection on food safety in supply chain. Therefore, in order to improve the governance of food quality and safety, government should concern about the distribution of benefits among food manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer in supply chain. Based on the above analysis, this paper puts forward some corresponding recommendations.

scholarly journals USING THE STANDARDS IN THE INDUSTRY FOR PRODUCTION OF MILK

2019 ◽  
pp. 655-660
Author(s):  
Vlado Velkoski ◽  
Bojana Petrushevska
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Organoleptic Properties ◽  
Market Mechanisms ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Production And Distribution ◽  
Haccp System ◽  
Food Quality And Safety ◽  
The Right

The HACCP system in the food industry has a different impact, depending on the structure of the market mechanisms. In order to make a real assessment of the process from the introduction of the HACCP system, as well as the benefit of the analysis, it is necessary to assess the positive effects of the information available to consumers for the purpose of choosing and making the right decision when purchasing food in order to reduce the risk that can be caused by the consumption of food. The analysis also determines the responsibility of a higher level of food safety through measurements that relate to the marginal profit and costs, not only at the level of critical points in the process, but also the marginal profit expected from the investments. Food quality and safety are part of the most important aspects of food production and distribution. Each manufacturer, through the proper way of managing food safety, has an obligation to offer quality food on the market, with proper nutritional properties, organoleptic properties, hygienically correct, which positively influences the health of consumers.

Biosensing based on upconversion nanoparticles for food quality and safety applications

The Analyst ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 146 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-32
Author(s):  
Riikka Peltomaa ◽  
Elena Benito-Peña ◽  
Hans H. Gorris ◽  
María C. Moreno-Bondi
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Food Quality ◽  
Optical Detection ◽  
Quality Monitoring ◽  
Upconversion Nanoparticles ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Food Quality And Safety ◽  
Safety Applications ◽  
Food Safety And Quality

The unique optical properties of UCNPs, in particular the ability for background-free optical detection, bestow great potential for food safety and quality monitoring.

scholarly journals Impact of Biogenic Amines on Food Quality and Safety

Foods ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Ruiz-Capillas ◽  
Ana Herrero
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Biogenic Amines ◽  
Food Quality ◽  
Food Poisoning ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Toxicological Effects ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Food Quality And Safety

Today, food safety and quality are some of the main concerns of consumer and health agencies around the world. Our current lifestyle and market globalization have led to an increase in the number of people affected by food poisoning. Foodborne illness and food poisoning have different origins (bacteria, virus, parasites, mold, contaminants, etc.), and some cases of food poisoning can be traced back to chemical and natural toxins. One of the toxins targeted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is the biogenic amine histamine. Biogenic amines (BAs) in food constitute a potential public health concern due to their physiological and toxicological effects. The consumption of foods containing high concentrations of biogenic amines has been associated with health hazards. In recent years there has been an increase in the number of food poisoning cases associated with BAs in food, mainly in relation to histamines in fish. We need to gain a better understanding of the origin of foodborne disease and how to control it if we expect to keep people from getting ill. Biogenic amines are found in varying concentrations in a wide range of foods (fish, cheese, meat, wine, beer, vegetables, etc.), and BA formation is influenced by different factors associated with the raw material making up food products, microorganisms, processing, and conservation conditions. Moreover, BAs are thermostable. Biogenic amines also play an important role as indicators of food quality and/or acceptability. Hence, BAs need to be controlled in order to ensure high levels of food quality and safety. All of these aspects will be addressed in this review.

scholarly journals Study on the risk evaluation model of catering O2O food quality and safety

2019 ◽  
Vol 78 ◽  
pp. 02013
Author(s):  
Dong-Ping Tang ◽  
Saddam Fuad Hussein Al Qadami ◽  
Xue-Min Wang ◽  
Cui-Ying Cai
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Food Quality ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Operational Mode ◽  
Food Quality And Safety

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the risk points that may lead to food safety in the operation and development of catering O2O supply chain. Based on the operational mode of catering O2O supply chain, the system risk factors were identified by theoretical and literature analysis. Also, the expert Delphi method was used to put forward a comparatively perfect food quality and safety risk assessment system in catering O2O industry, and an evaluation model was constructed based on the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method of analytic hierarchy process (AHP) to provide a reference for the development of food safety management of the catering O2O industry.

scholarly journals Review of Halal Food Standard PBD24: 2007 in Negara Brunei Darussalam towards Quality and Safety Food

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurdeng Deuraseh ◽  
Negara Brunei Darussalam
Keyword(s):  
Food Quality ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Food Industry ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Brunei Darussalam ◽  
Food Standards ◽  
Food Standard ◽  
Food Quality And Safety ◽  
Halal Food ◽  
Global Food

The halal food industry has received a substantial increase in attention from local authorities in recent years, resulting in the creation of an organisation to oversee the sector, design and develop halal food standards to cater the growing demand of consumers, and ensure that halal food is produced in accordance with instructions in the Quran (‘Kulu Mimma fi al-Ard Halalan Thayyiban’). Based on this demand, Negara Brunei Darussalam, through the Religious Council, has developed a Halal food standard PBD24: 2007. This paper is an attempt to discuss, highlight and analyze the general guidelines, rules and policies of halal food production based on Halal food standard PBD24: 2007, and its contribution to global food quality and safety. It was found that Negara Brunei Darussalam owns a comprehensive standard and law to fulfil the need of local and international halal food industry. Keywords: Halal Food Standard, Negara Brunei Darussalam, Quality and Safety Food.

Food Safety Audits

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Ruby Siwach
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Food Quality ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Food Borne ◽  
Food Quality And Safety ◽  
Home Deliveries ◽  
Eating Out

Food safety has gained global attention due to rising issues of food-borne illnesses, adulteration, and increased consumer awareness about food safety worldwide. It is a challenge for the governments and the food industry itself to maintain food safety throughout the food and supply chain. There are several systems and processes adopted by various countries to ensure food safety, and the food safety audits are one of the indispensable tools to achieve the goals of food quality and safety. Rising trends of consuming processed foods, eating out in restaurants and cafes, home deliveries of food from outside worldwide have made the auditing process very essential to ensure that the food products are being manufactured, stored, and sold in compliance with national and international standards. This chapter aims at providing an overview of the food audit processes, scope, importance, challenges, and future trends.

scholarly journals The Importance of Consumers’ Knowledge About Food Quality, Labeling and Safety in Food Choice

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Slavica Grujic ◽  
Radoslav Grujic ◽  
Dorde Petrovic ◽  
Jelena Gajic
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Food Quality ◽  
Food Choice ◽  
Food Preference ◽  
The Other ◽  
Individual Experience ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Food Purchasing ◽  
Food Quality And Safety ◽  
And Gender

<p>With the aim to investigate existence of difference between responses of selected groups of young consumers representatives toward information associated with knowledge about food quality, labeling, safety and conditions of the product use, the results of survey were analyzed crossing the groups of consumers regarding: (1) education and (2) gender, with the other variables: (i) information related to food quality, labeling and food safety; (ii) information related to food safety; (iii) information associated with individual experience in food purchasing, preparing and consuming. The questionnaire offered answers with three grade of importance. Our research showed that groups of students formed on the basis of their education and gender, in our survey considered as representatives of young adults, had different interest for selected set of information included in the statements connected with food quality, safety and food choice. The results showed that there is a need for better informing and education of consumers about food quality and safety, labels and labeling, and how to use and interpret labels content. The results of research represent a qualitative set of information related to the food preference, which could be useful for creation and development guidelines for consumers’ better informing and education.</p>

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