Development of a food safety verification risk model

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to determine the mechanisms for effective verification of a food safety plan and reducing verification risk.

Design/methodology/approach

The research involved analysis of both qualitative and quantitative methods of verification.

Findings

Effective development of the food safety management system (FSMS) is underpinned by appropriate determination of food safety hazards, as well as the acceptable level of risk to the consumer and measures for their control. Product and process validation, and revalidation if required, is the key to consistently producing safe food and the development of appropriate real‐time monitoring activities. However, it is the development of effective verification processes for the FSMS and the pre‐requisite programme (PRP) and the reduction of verification risk that ensures that food safety is assured for consumers.

Originality/value

This research is of academic value and of value to those working in the food supply chain.

Citation

Manning, L. (2013), "Development of a food safety verification risk model", British Food Journal, Vol. 115 No. 4, pp. 575-589. https://doi.org/10.1108/00070701311317856