FOOD SAFETY SUPPLEMENT: MANAGEMENT APPROACHES
(most in DECREASE) in the USA (according to the CDC), are also a good example. The description of food safety issues is not
intended to scare people. On contrary, the aim is to be aware of some risks, which are very limited
channels are available for anyone, and it is just a matter of learning of these experiences and recommendations. Therefore, all the outcomes are leading to an enhancement in food safety and food security as well.
waste and more efficient use of resources (energy, land, water, etc.). However, a daily effort in the ‘Farm to Fork’
policy is needed in order to set the priorities in other areas of the development. Educational programs such as WHO initiatives (Five Key to Safer Food31
), ‘Fight Bac’32 and similar ones will
provide the results wanted. Recently, the inputs and comments in social
networks were described as a positive feature, due to the power of instant communications. Of course, it will be always be the role of the population to search and get the information and guidance from reliable websites or organisations such as the WHO6 FDA8
, EFSA27 , USDA9 and similar. Concern about ‘health’ in general, rather
than creating a hurdle is boosting the awareness of the individuals and organisations. Food safety is a starting point and non-negotiable part of any production sector as well as services and retailers due to the related consequences (lack of trust, financial losses, trade barriers, etc.).
but with serious consequences, while enjoying one of the most important activities in our life: eating and drinking. Future: It is expected that all these efforts in
training, communication, development of standards, etc. will provide to all of us (cons - umers), a safer alimentation. The information
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BIOGRAPHY
Ricardo F. Luna is currently a Senior Quality Specialist in Nestec SA. Previously, he was Regional Quality Manager for Nestlé Nutrition in Latin American North (LatAm North Region), Corporate Quality Manager in Austral America Region (Argentina, Bolivia,
Chile, Peru, Paraguay and Uruguay), Nestlé Japan Ltd and other positions at Nestlé since 1991. Before joining Nestlé, he worked in the Argentinean government in the Quality Control Area for Fruits, Vegetables and Seafood for eight years. He was Professor of Food Microbiology at the UADE (Argentine University of Business), publisher of several articles on food safety and food quality as well as member of different organisations.
In conclusion, it can be certain that food
safety will remain as an important subject, since it is a primary need of populations. In consequence, the know-how on this subject has been increased and it has a concern in the headlines of the media.
Indicators such as ‘life expectancy’ can be used as a support. There are some challenges ahead like human behaviour, health threats (e.g. obesity and malnourishment) and an increase in population with the consequent availability of food and water. It triggers the question of producing food and feed with less
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