food quality

Consumer acceptability of foods is typically based upon flavor and texture, as well as its color and smell.

The International Organization for Standardization identifies requirements for a producer's food safety management system, including the processes and procedures a company must follow to control hazards and promote safe products, through ISO 22000.[https://www.iso.org/iso-22000-food-safety-management/]{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Federal and state level departments, specifically The Food and Drug Administration, are responsible for promoting public health by, among other things, ensuring food safety. Food quality in the United States is enforced by the Food Safety Act 1990. The European Food Safety Authority provides scientific advice and communicates on risks associated with the food chain on the continent.[https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/science/scientific-committee-and-panels/contam Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain], 2022

There are many existing international quality institutes testing food products in order to indicate to all consumers which are higher quality products. Founded in 1961 in Brussels, The international Monde Selection quality award is the oldest[http://www.espiritu-de-chile.com/197.html?&L=1 Monde Selection represents one of the oldest and most influential organisations in terms of quality examination] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402165832/http://www.espiritu-de-chile.com/197.html?&L=1|date=2 April 2012}}, espiritu-de-chile.com in evaluating food quality.[http://www.monde-selection.com/en/1.0_Activities_and_Awards/1.9_Scientific_and_legal_approach/1.9_Scientific_and_legal_approach.asp Monde Selection] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810113605/http://www.monde-selection.com/en/1.0_Activities_and_Awards/1.9_Scientific_and_legal_approach/1.9_Scientific_and_legal_approach.asp |date=10 August 2016 }}, 2012 The judgements are based on the following areas: taste, health, convenience, labelling, packaging, environmental friendliness and innovation.[http://www.monde-selection.com/en/1.0_Activities_and_Awards/1.9_Scientific_and_legal_approach/1.9_Scientific_and_legal_approach.asp Scientific and legal approach] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810113605/http://www.monde-selection.com/en/1.0_Activities_and_Awards/1.9_Scientific_and_legal_approach/1.9_Scientific_and_legal_approach.asp |date=10 August 2016 }}, 2012 As many consumers rely on manufacturing and processing standards, the Institute Monde Selection takes into account the European Food Law.

Food quality in the United States is enforced by the Food Safety Act 1990. Members of the public complain to trading standards professionals, [specify] who submit complaint samples and also samples used to routinely monitor the food marketplace to public analysts. Public analysts carry out scientific analysis on the samples to determine whether the quality is of sufficient standard. It is an important food manufacturing requirement because food consumers are susceptible to any form of contamination that may occur during the manufacturing process.{{cite journal |last1=Mayounga |first1=André T. |title=Antecedents of recalls prevention: analysis and synthesis of research on product recalls |journal=Supply Chain Forum |date=2018 |volume=19 |issue=3 |pages=164–177 |doi=10.1080/16258312.2018.1530575|s2cid=169860121 |url=https://figshare.com/articles/dataset/Antecedents_of_recalls_prevention_analysis_and_synthesis_of_research_on_product_recalls/7355123 }}

Food quality also deals with product traceability, (e.g., of ingredient, and packaging suppliers), should a recall of the product be required. It also deals with labeling issues to ensure there is correct ingredient and nutritional information. It is an important food manufacturing requirement, because food consumers are susceptible to any form of contamination that may occur during the manufacturing process. There are also sanitation requirements because it is important to ensure that the food processing environment is as clean as possible in order to produce the safest possible food for the consumer.{{citation needed|date=June 2022}}

Environmentally sustainable practices, animal welfare, and authenticity play a subjective role when considering the quality of food.

Many consumers also rely on manufacturing and processing standards, particularly to know what ingredients are present, due to dietary, nutritional requirements (kosher, halal, vegetarian), or medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, or allergies).{{citation needed|date=June 2022}}

General food labeling is required by law to be present on food packages.{{Cite web |author=Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition|date=2022-09-23 |title=Guidance for Industry: Food Labeling Guide |url=https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/guidance-industry-food-labeling-guide |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=U.S. Food and Drug Administration |language=en}} Food containers and packages should be labeled on the front label panels or the principal display panel (PDP).{{Cite book |author=U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |url=https://www.fda.gov/files/food/published/Food-Labeling-Guide-%28PDF%29.pdf |title=A Food Labeling Guide – Guidance for Industry |date=January 2013 |pages=5–6}}

The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 covers the eight food groups that qualify as "major food allergens": milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, and soybeans.{{Cite journal |author=Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition|date=2022-11-29 |title=Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) |url=https://www.fda.gov/food/food-allergensgluten-free-guidance-documents-regulatory-information/food-allergen-labeling-and-consumer-protection-act-2004-falcpa |journal=FDA |language=en}}

The United States Department of Agriculture requires food labels to ensure the quality of food products sold.{{Cite web |title=Understanding Food Quality Labels {{!}} Agricultural Marketing Service |url=https://www.ams.usda.gov/publications/content/understanding-food-quality-labels |access-date=2022-12-13 |website=ams.usda.gov}} There are different types of food labeling guidelines depending on the type of food group, this includes: dairy, beef, poultry, eggs, USDA Certified Organic, Plant Variety Protection, fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops.{{Cite book |author=United States Department of Agriculture |url=https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/AMSProductLabelFactsheet.pdf |title=Understanding Food Quality Labels – A Guide to AMS Grade Shields, Value-Added Labels, and Official Seals |publisher=Agricultural Marketing Service |pages=1–7}} Grade shields, official seals and labels are all granted to products that have completed review through USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service as well as following required labeling guidelines.{{Cite web |title=Grades and Standards {{!}} Agricultural Marketing Service |url=https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards |access-date=2022-12-13 |website=ams.usda.gov}} To consumers and buyers, these shields, seals, and labels ensure the quality and integrity of products.

In Sweden, food labeling is regulated by the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket) and follows the guidelines set by the European Union. The EU's primary regulation on food labeling is Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers.{{Cite web |title=Swedish Food Agency |url=https://www.livsmedelsverket.se/en |access-date=2023-03-22 |website=livsmedelsverket.se |language=en}}{{Cite web |title={{!}} Food Safety |url=https://www.food-safety.com/gdpr-policy?url=https://www.food-safety.com/articles/8288-sweden-publishes-food-safety-handbook-for-times-of-crisis-war |access-date=2023-03-22 |website=food-safety.com}}

• Food Quality and Preference{{cite web

| last = Elsevier

| author-link = Elsevier

| title = Food Quality and Preference

| url = http://www.science-direct.com/science/journal/09503293

| access-date = 15 April 2009

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• Journal of Food Quality{{cite web

| last = John Wiley & Sons

| author-link = John Wiley & Sons

| title = Journal of Food Quality

| url = http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/118520354/home?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0

| archive-url = https://archive.today/20130106114710/http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/118520354/home?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0

| url-status = dead

| archive-date = 6 January 2013

| access-date = 15 April 2009

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• Sensing and Instrumentation for Food Quality and Safety,{{cite web

| last = Springer

| title = Sensing and Instrumentation for Food Quality and Safety

| url = https://www.springer.com/life+sci/food+science/journal/11694

| access-date = 15 April 2009

}} {{ISSN|1932-7587}}, {{eISSN|1932-9954}}

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