Assistance Needed for Increasing Knowledge of HACCP Food Safety Principles for Organic Sector in Selected EU Countries
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Published:2023-04-13
Issue:8
Volume:15
Page:6605
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ISSN:2071-1050
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Container-title:Sustainability
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Sustainability
Author:
Allam Mohamed1, Bazok Renata2ORCID, Bordewick-Dell Ursula3ORCID, Czarniecka-Skubina Ewa4ORCID, Kazimierczak Renata4ORCID, Laikoja Katrin5, Luik Anne5, Fuka Mirna Mrkonjić2, Muleo Rosario1ORCID, Peetsmann Elen5, Petroselli Verdiana1, Roasto Mati5ORCID, Średnicka-Tober Dominika4ORCID, Veith Michelle3, Mancinelli Roberto1ORCID, Trafialek Joanna4ORCID
Affiliation:
1. Department of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences (DAFNE), University of Tuscia (UNITUS), Via S. Camillo De Lellis, 01100 Viterbo, Italy 2. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb (UNIZG), Svetosimunska 25, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia 3. Department Food Nutrition Facilities, University of Applied Sciences (MUAS), Corrensstr. 25, 48149 Münster, Germany 4. Institute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW), Nowoursynowska 159c, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland 5. Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, Estonian University of Life Sciences (EMU), Fr.R. Kreutzwaldi 62, 51006 Tartu, Estonia
Abstract
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.
Subject
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment,Geography, Planning and Development,Building and Construction
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