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SUSTAINABILITY
卷 15, 期 8, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/su15086605
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organic producers; organic processors; food safety; HACCP knowledge; Croatia; Estonia; Italy; Germany; Poland
There are multiple aspects of food safety that organic food producers and processors must consider. The application of HACCP principles and good hygiene practices ensure the safety and quality of organic food products. A survey conducted among 316 producers and processors in five European countries evaluated their knowledge and experience with HACCP systems and assessed their needs and expectations for assistance in improving compliance with food safety regulations. The study identified the need for support in various food safety issues and the development of guidance documents on HACCP principles.
There are numerous food safety aspects that must be taken into consideration by organic food producers and processors to ensure the safety and quality of their products. The application of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles, together with the implementation of good hygiene practices (GHP), ensures that food safety and process hygiene criteria are met. This study was based on a survey conducted among 316 producers and processors representing the organic food sector in five European countries (Croatia, Estonia, Germany, Italy and Poland). The knowledge and experience of organic food operators with HACCP systems were evaluated. Moreover, their needs and expectations towards assistance (training, guidance materials) that could improve the level of knowledge and compliance with respective food safety rules and regulations were assessed. The need for support on a number of issues related to food safety and guidance documents on the application of HACCP principles were also identified. This study provides highlights of the application of HACCP principles, with particular focus on identifying priorities and needs for two types of food operators (food producers and food processors). Although most of the surveyed food operators were confirmed to have basic knowledge regarding the HACCP system, there was a lack of understanding of the system principles. The needs and expectations varied among the studied countries and types of organic operators. Recognition of the full potential of the HACCP system requires assistance, particularly in the preparation of documents and records. Further research is needed to understand the implications of these findings and to identify effective strategies to improve the HACCP knowledge of food operators.
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