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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