Food safety amidst COVID-19
Van Doremalen, Bushmaker [16], assessed the survival of the COVID-19 virus on different surfaces and indicated that the virus could remain viable on plastic and…
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An overview of food quality assurance (QA) systems
A number of quality assurance (QA) systems are available to the food industry such as GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control…
The role of consumers in assuring food safety
Consumers are entitled to expect the food products they buy and consume will be safe and of high quality. They have the right to express…
The role of the Regulatory bodies in assuring food quality and safety
Regulatory agencies are mostly put up by the government to control or regulate the activities of all actors along the food chains. The aim is…
The role of marketing in assuring food quality and safety
At the marketing level, retailers are responsible for the quality and safety of the food. Their premises must adhere to guidelines to ensure that the…
The role of Distributors or Transporters in assuring food quality and safety
Once food products are ready for sale, the distribution chain is initiated to ensure that the food products produced reach the consumers in a condition…
The role of manufacturers in assuring food quality and safety
The manufacturing sector obtains inputs from the producers and transforms them into finished products through a number of ways. The processing techniques used by various…
Importance of food quality and safety
Increasing human population With increasing human population, food security is of great importance. Striving to provide enough food is essential in such a case, which…
Who is responsible for quality and safety of food?
Quality and safety are a responsibility of everyone in the food chain and not just the manufacture. Beyond the marketing, there are consumers who buy…
The 8 dimensions of quality
Quality is diverse and there are many aspects that relate to a product or service quality. Thus, quality is not defined by just one aspect…