Analysis of the implementation of the certification of second-tier quality control in Taiwan food businesses and common non-conformities

IF 1.4 3区农林科学 Q4 FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety Pub Date : 2024-07-11 DOI:10.1007/s00003-024-01518-4

Shin-Yu Chen, Keng-Wen Lien

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The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration has implemented a three-tier quality control system to enhance food safety. This system includes self-management of food businesses, external certification, and government inspection. Ten categories of food businesses are required to comply with this system. By the end of 2023, over 90% of the food businesses successfully completed the second-tier certification. Statistical analysis revealed no significant correlation between non-conformity counts and factors such as capital amount, food industry type, or times of certifications. Non-conformity issues mainly arose from violations of good hygiene practices and discrepancies between the actual execution and the established hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) system in food businesses. These issues, potentially due to a lack of hygiene and safety awareness among employees, will not cause an immediate hazard for the time being but allow for early identification of potential risks, thereby improving overall food safety.

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台湾食品企业二级质量控制认证实施情况及常见不符合项分析

台湾食品药物管理局实施了三级质量控制体系，以加强食品安全。该体系包括食品企业自我管理、外部认证和政府检查。十类食品企业必须遵守这一制度。到 2023 年底，超过 90% 的食品企业成功完成二级认证。统计分析显示，不符合项数量与资本额、食品行业类型或认证时间等因素之间没有明显的相关性。不符合项问题主要源于食品企业违反良好卫生规范，以及实际执行情况与既定的危害分析和关键控制点（HACCP）系统之间存在差异。这些问题可能是由于员工缺乏卫生和安全意识造成的，暂时不会造成直接危害，但可以及早发现潜在风险，从而提高整体食品安全水平。

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Journal of Consumer Protection and Food Safety Veterinary-Food Animals

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3.70

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期刊介绍： The JCF publishes peer-reviewed original Research Articles and Opinions that are of direct importance to Food and Feed Safety. This includes Food Packaging, Consumer Products as well as Plant Protection Products, Food Microbiology, Veterinary Drugs, Animal Welfare and Genetic Engineering. All peer-reviewed articles that are published should be devoted to improve Consumer Health Protection. Reviews and discussions are welcomed that address legal and/or regulatory decisions with respect to risk assessment and management of Food and Feed Safety issues on a scientific basis. It addresses an international readership of scientists, risk assessors and managers, and other professionals active in the field of Food and Feed Safety and Consumer Health Protection. Manuscripts – preferably written in English but also in German – are published as Research Articles, Reviews, Methods and Short Communications and should cover aspects including, but not limited to: · Factors influencing Food and Feed Safety · Factors influencing Consumer Health Protection · Factors influencing Consumer Behavior · Exposure science related to Risk Assessment and Risk Management · Regulatory aspects related to Food and Feed Safety, Food Packaging, Consumer Products, Plant Protection Products, Food Microbiology, Veterinary Drugs, Animal Welfare and Genetic Engineering · Analytical methods and method validation related to food control and food processing. The JCF also presents important News, as well as Announcements and Reports about administrative surveillance.