By: IDA DELA KUEKEY
FOOD SAFETY AND FOOD QUALITY: A MUST NOT AN
OPTION
By: IDA DELA KUEKEYBSc. Biochemistry; MPhil. Food Science;
CIM-UK
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE FOOD SAFETY
FOOD QUALITY
FOOD CONTROL SYSTEMS
NEW MARKET TRENDS
BEST PRACTICES – From Farm to the Consumer
PILLARS OFA NATIONAL FOOD SAFETY/ FOOD QUALITY CONTROL
SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS OF A FOOD SAFETY SYSTEM
CHALLENGES
BENEFITS
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Introduction
Cholera Outbreak – An Annual Occurrence in Ghana.
The public is been advised to eat food while hot.
Ebola SCARE
Alleged Sources: Bush Meat, Fruit Bats, etc.
Foodborne Diseases have and will continue to be
a major source of concern and the Cost of illness
(COI) of citizens to a nation’s development cannot
be overemphasized
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So What is Food Safety?
It is the system of preventing physical, chemical and
biological hazards, that can cause harm to the
consumer through consumption of contaminated/
unsafe food .
Factors : Improper agricultural practices
Misuse of chemicals
Poor hygiene at all stages of the food chain
Contaminated raw materials, ingredients and water
Inadequate or improper storage systems
Lack of Good Manufacturing Practices within the food processing chain
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Food Quality
Includes all other attributes that influence a product’s value and which is of interest to the consumer e.g.:
ingredient specification, proper labeling, organoleptic appeal, etc.
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Food Control
Mandatory & Regulatory activities
enforced by national or local authorities to
provide consumer protection and ensure
that all foods during production, handling,
storage, processing, and distribution are
safe, wholesome and fit for human
consumption;
conform to safety and quality requirements
honestly and accurately labeled as
prescribed by law
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New Market Trends Higher Standards in Europe Agri Food Chain
with the following objectives: To Protect Consumers Health by reducing the risk of
foodborne illness To Protect Consumers Interests from unsanitary,
unwholesome, mislabeled or adulterated food To Underpin Consumer/Export Confidence To Contribute to Economic Development
As a result, more stringent requirements for foodstuffs imported from developing countries to the EU have been specified, thus creating more problem for us as a country.
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BEST PRACTICES- From Farm to the Consumer
Good Agricultural Practice
Good Storage Practice
Good Manufacturing
Practice
Good Agricultural Practice
Good Harvest Practice
Good Hygiene Practice
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The Pillars of A National Food Safety Control System
Elements of a national food control system
Government Involvement (i.e. GSA, FDA) – must provide consumer protection
and ensure that all foods are fit and safe for human consumption
Food Producers/Industries – must be responsible to produce better quality and safe foods
Consumers – must have the right to select better quality and safe foods of their choice
Foods Laboratory & Research Institutes (e.g. FRI, CRIG, CSIR) – must provide
Quality and Safe Food Legislation Food Control Management Information, Education, Communication and Training
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Requirements for A National Food Safety System
A. National Food Safety/ Food Quality/ Food Control Policies that:
Cover all food produced, processed and marketed within the country, including imported food
Statutory Basis and Mandatory In Nature
B. A National Food Safety Strategy that :
Enables our country to develop an integrated and effective food safety control system
Sets consumer protection priorities and promote economic development.
C. Prevention efforts that: Integrate the full food production chain: from Farm to Fork, Most SMEs lack food safety systems. HACCP and risk assessments
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CHALLENGES
Lifestyles Changes - rapid urbanization
Growing Consumer Awareness of food
safety and quality issues and increasing
demand for better information
Harmonization of National Food Safety and
Quality Standards with International
Standards e.g. ISO 9001:2008, ISO 22000,
etc.
Trade Globalization
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BENEFITS
Safe Food Delivery through prevention of
hazards
low occurrence of food borne diseases
Few Consumer Complaints
e.g., legal suits
Increase Customer Base & Profitability
Strong Competitive Edge
Access to Global Markets
National Growth & Development
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