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 stainless steel for up to 72 hours, on copper for up to four hours and…
Food quality assurance refers to the systematic processes and procedures implemented by food companies to ensure that their products meet specific quality standards and are safe for consumption. It involves various measures to control and monitor the quality of raw…
Consumers play a crucial role in assuring food safety by being informed, vigilant, and proactive in their choices and actions. Consumers are entitled to expect the food products they buy and consume will be safe and of high quality. They…
Regulatory bodies play a critical role in assuring food quality and safety by establishing and enforcing standards, conducting inspections, and implementing regulations to protect public health. Regulatory agencies are mostly put up by the government to control or regulate the…
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 food sold is suitable. They are held liable if their activities have potential to impair…
Distributors or transporters play a vital role in assuring food quality and safety as they are responsible for handling, storing, and transporting food products throughout the supply chain. Once food products are ready for sale, the distribution chain is initiated…
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 manufacturers are different and therefore yields different results regarding the quality and safety of the…
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 leads to safety concerns. As such, attention to food safety needs to be beefed up…
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 and consume the products. They too are responsible for the quality and safety in many…
The 8 dimensions of quality, also known as the Kano model, are a framework used to assess and evaluate the quality of a product or service. These dimensions help identify different aspects of quality that are important to customers. Quality…