TY  - JOUR
A1  - Allam, Mohamed
A1  - Bazok, Renata
A1  - Bordewick-Dell, Ursula
A1  - Szarniecka-Skubina, Ewa
A1  - Kazimierczack, Renata
A1  - Laikoja, Katrin
A1  - Luik, Anne
A1  - Mrkonjic Fuka, Mirna
A1  - Muleo, Rosario
A1  - Peetsmann, Elen
A1  - Petroselli, Verdiana
A1  - Roasto, Mati
A1  - Srednicka-Tober, Dominika
A1  - Veith, Michelle
A1  - Mancinelli, Roberto
A1  - Trafialek, Joanna
A2  - Adelaja, Adesoji O.
A2  - Kappiaruparampil, Justin George
T1  - Assistance Needed for Increasing Knowledge of HACCP Food Safety Principles for Organic Sector in Selected EU Countries
T2  - Sustainability
N2  - 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.
KW  - Food Safety
KW  - Organic Producers
KW  - Organic Processors
KW  - HACCP Knowledge
Y1  - 2023
UR  - https://www.hb.fh-muenster.de/opus4/frontdoor/index/index/docId/16337
UR  - www.mdpi.com/jounal/sustainability
VL  - 15
SP  - 6605
EP  - 6626
ER  -