Food Safety and Quality Systems in Developing Countries: Volume One: Export Challenges and Implementation Strategies

Author: Gordon, André

Brand: Academic Press

Edition: 1

ISBN: 9780128012277

Release Date: 17-06-2015

Package Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches

Languages: English

Binding: hardcover

Number Of Pages: 186

Details: Food Safety and Quality Systems in Developing Countries, Volume One: Export Challenges and Implementation Strategiesconsiders both the theoretical and practical aspects of food safety and quality systems implementation by major world markets and new and emerging markets in developing countries. This reference examines issues facing exporters and importers of traditional foods the characteristics of the food and its distribution channels, and market access from a historical and current context to present best practices.
This must-have reference offers real-life, practical approaches for foods from around the world, offering help to those who have found it difficult to implement sustainable, certifiable food safety and quality systems into their businesses and provides scientifically sound solutions to support their implementation. Includes accessible, relevant case studies of instances when food safety was compromised and offers practical scientific input in dealing with and preventing these issues Discusses the role and importance of research and documentation of food safety when exporting products Presents risk analysis examples from the past and present for products from various countries and different perspectives including the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, India, South Africa, Haiti, Jamaica, and more Offers successful strategies for developing food safety and quality systems from a national and firm-level perspective relevant to academics, regulators, exporters, importers and major distributors handling food from various developing countries