Here's how you can enhance food safety practices in the industry.

📍Personal hygiene is crucial in enhancing food safety practices as it prevents contamination of food with harmful microorganisms, chemicals, or physical hazards, reducing the risk of cross-contamination.   📍So, employees in food facilities should:   ✅️ Wash their hands for at least 20 seconds. with soap & water before starting work, after using the restroom, or when handling raw food.   ✅️ Shower regularly, trim nails short, & avoid touching the face or hair while handling food.   ✅️ Wear clean uniforms daily. Changing into clean clothing at the start of each shift.   ✅️ Keep their hair tied back or covered with a hairnet to prevent it from falling into food.   ✅️ Use appropriate protective equipment, such as gloves, aprons, & face masks.

A higiene pessoal é um pilar fundamental para garantir a segurança dos alimentos. Lavar as mãos regularmente, utilizar uniformes adequados e cobrir totalmente os cabelos são medidas essenciais para prevenir a contaminação dos alimentos. Além de cumprir as boas práticas de fabricação, essas ações demonstram o comprometimento da empresa com a qualidade e a segurança dos produtos oferecidos aos consumidores.

Indeed good personal hygiene is very vital for any food manufacturing company regardless of its size or the type of food they produce. People working in food company should wash their hands and dry them using hand dryers, they should wear clean closed shoes which are recommended by the company in order to protect them from minor accidents. They should make sure that they step into the disinfectant that is at the entrance of the company in order to avoid transferring microorganisms to the food production areas. Additionally, they should wear clean and dry protective clothing, clean gloves, beards should be shaved completely, the hair should be short and covered completely, the nails should be cut short and not painted at all.

No matter how thorough you are at everything around food, bad hygiene can compromise everything else. It’s not only about the safety of your costumers, it’s also about your professional ethics.

Hairnet, beard net, no hands ornament. Uniform be light color coded. Identified between raw versus cooked products handling workers. Before leaving work area, hang your uniform on a designated area.

A pre-requisite for cleanability is the equipment design. A frequent problem for the operators is to find surfaces impossible to offer complete soil removal, due to roughness, spaces between two blades, sharp angles inside equipment, exposed threads, and parts that cannot be reached. First of all, users and purchasers must give priority to the interpretation of equipment characteristics before purchasing to prevent future serious problems. In case the surface cannot be achieved, a mandatory standard procedure shall be in place. e.g. slicer disassembly.

➡️ Proper cleaning of equipment helps: ● Remove food residues and substances that host bacteria to prevent cross-contamination. ● Maintain overall hygiene standards. ➡️ Before cleaning: ● Choose cleaning agents suitable for the type of equipment and the kind of residues. ● Follow the manufacturer's guidelines for cleaners, contact time, and dilution ratios. ➡️ To clean equipment properly:   ● Rinse equipment with warm water to remove visible dirt.   ● Apply the cleaning solution, and scrub all surfaces with brushes or sponges.   ● Rinse the equipment with clean water to remove any remaining cleaning agents and residues.   ● Sanitise the equipment using an approved sanitizer.   ● Dry the equipment completely before using it again.

Utilizar métodos de limpeza validados e ter pessoas capacitadas para executar as atividades são práticas essenciais para garantir a higienização adequada dos equipamentos e de outras superfícies que entram em contato com os alimentos. As análises realizadas após a limpeza (swab, água de enxágue, resíduos químicos, alergênicos, etc.) são monitoramentos importantes para a tomada de ação quando uma não conformidade for detectada. Os resultados do monitoramento também contribuem para a análise de tendências, permitindo que as ações sejam tomadas antecipadamente.

In this step I bring the obligation of cleaning validation, identifying all the cleaning steps, the parts of the equipment that are difficult to access and consequently difficult to clean. Build a validation plan with the worst-case scenario, that product that generates more difficulty in cleaning, create a standard for each cleaning step, perform microbiology collections, having the process validated, ensure training for the entire team.

In my experience about the clean equipment in the kitchen, I saw the important to take this practice when we work with a different way of cooking, all chef need to clean your personal equipment with a especific product or the oven for prevent the propagation of any bacteria or virus coming for the food, for example the Escherichia coli. This practice contribute to help any diner to contract a disease.

Any cooked food for immediate consumption should be kept in Bain Marie / hot-holding units for not more than 2 hrs. Foods stored between 5deg C and 60deg C temp should stays safe from microbial growth. Always check for minimum internal temp and not surface temp Any food that's temp abused must be promptly discarded

📍Controlling temperature is crucial to preventing foodborne illnesses. 👇 Here are some key practices: 🌡Cooking Temp.   Cook food to the right internal temperature to kill harmful bacteria.  Use a food thermometer to check the temperature. 🌡Storage Temp. Store perishable food like meat, poultry, dairy, and seafood in refrigeration at 40°F or below and freezers at 0°F or below. Monitor the temperature of the freezer and refrigerator consistently. 🌡Holding Temp. Keep hot food at an internal temperature of 140 °F or warmer to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Cold food should be kept at 40°F or colder to slow down the bacterial growth. ❌️ Don't keep the fresh food or leftovers for more than 2 hours outside the fridge.

In this case we are talking about critical points of the process, if temperature is a critical factor, it must have qualification and validation of the process, as well as the construction of a monitoring plan for the PCC, we identify the range to work and its respective alert limits.

Enhancing food safety practices in the industry is crucial to protect public health, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain consumer trust. below 👇 key 1. Implement Comprehensive Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)Adopt Standards 2. Ensure Rigorous Hygiene and Sanitation Personnel Hygiene 3. Conduct Regular Training and Education Staff . 4.Use Technology and Automation Monitoring Systems 5. Strengthen Supply Chain Management Supplier Audits 6. Enhance Risk Assessment and Management Identify Hazards 7. Foster a Culture of Food Safety Leadership Commitment 8. Maintain Documentation and Record-keeping Documentation Systems 9. Stay Updated with Regulatory Change Monitor. 10. Promote Continuous Improvement Feedback Mechanisms

Temperature control is important to increase the shelf life and reduce foodborne diseases. Maintaining the proper temperature as per the requirement is good to enhance the quality of the food. Maintaining the temperature of NMT 25°C during the manufacturing of major nutraceutical products helps us to maintain the quality of the product. As we know the Q10 of food, for every rise of 10°C the rate of reaction is doubled and accelerates the degradation process, shortening its shelf life and impacting the overall food quality.

I bring the importance of having a validated system for automatic information collection, the operational team trained in this system and in the data collection process.We must conduct, at least annually, a complete traceability for raw materials, packaging and the finished product, important to keep in mind if you need complete traceability, what is the estimated time of data collection and the level of accuracy in the information

A implementação de sistemas de rastreabilidade é fundamental para a segurança de alimentos e a conformidade regulatória. Esses sistemas podem envolver diversos documentos, não se restringindo a laudos, registros de matérias-primas, embalagens, etapas de produção, limpeza de equipamentos, análises e distribuição. Simulados frequentes devem ser realizados para avaliar a eficácia dos processos e garantir a capacidade de resposta em situações de crise ou recall.

Within traceability, it is important to maintain strict adequate control of the product per shift, have one product per line stored, monitor records and process audits, because if there is still a deviation, the root cause will be easier to identify, not wasting time. in effect and rather move on to developing an action plan.

Some ideas to start my opinion about the traceability systems, first of all this system is very important because when we receive any product that system allows any employee in the kitchen identify the origin of any product, the weight and other data and with this information you can resolve any incident. That technology contributes for all kinds of people to work with food or others products to be assured that you are working with a totally reliable product of optimal quality.

I think traceability systems should be stringent for validating the quality of the product. By proper traceability system, one can achieve many things: 1. Ingredients Integrity Assurance of raw materials, packaging materials everything. 2. Proper batch tracking and finding the RCA. 3. Instant response to any food quality problems. 4. Proper and transparent traceability systems also build trust in consumers.

Para desenvolver práticas de segurança de alimentos na indústria, é essencial o envolvimento da liderança para fortalecer uma cultura de segurança de alimentos em toda a organização.

📍Proper staff training is important for enhancing food safety practices, as it: ✅️ Helps staff understand food safety standards & regulations. ✅️ Educates employees on proper food handling techniques, such as safe storage, cooking, cooling, and reheating. ✅️ Teaches employees how to prevent cross-contamination, such as: • keeping raw and ready-to-eat food separate • Using designated utensils and equipment for specific tasks. ✅️ Emphasizes the importance of personal hygiene, including handwashing, wearing protective clothing, and avoiding behaviors that can lead to food contamination. ✅️ Helps staff understand allergen risks, identify allergenic ingredients, prevent cross-contact during food preparation, and properly label allergens.

Enhancing food safety practices within the industry is paramount for maintaining public health standards. A key strategy lies in comprehensive staff training initiatives, ensuring adherence to stringent protocols. Here are some focal points to consider: Implementing regular training sessions on hygiene practices, emphasizing handwashing techniques and proper sanitation procedures. Conducting specialized training modules on cross-contamination prevention and allergen handling to minimize risks. Providing in-depth instruction on temperature control measures for storage and transportation of perishable goods. Offering continuous education on the latest regulatory standards and updates in food safety protocols.

Proper staff training is important because every work cannot be done by yourself. Staff need to be trained about pest control, personal hygiene, control equipment etc. Employees need to be aware about food safety rules and regulations.

A higiene pessoal é uma responsabilidade fundamental para quem trabalha com alimentos. É uma maneira de garantir que os produtos alimentícios sejam seguro para o consumo. A inspeção regular de tubulações e drenos é essencial para garantir o fluxo adequado de água e evitar acúmulo de sujeira, que pode levar a problemas de escoamento e até mesmo mau cheiro na cozinha. Além disso a limpeza regular das bobinas e das bandejas de drenagem dos equipamentos de refrigeração, é crucial para garantir que o ambiente de armazenamento dos alimentos seja seguro e higiênico.

Pay attention to "details" that are not details. People in the factory who are unaware of the risks involved in food processing threaten food safety. This is a list of "simple" mistakes that may cost the health or life of the consumers and the reputation of a brand: using the wrong scoop to weigh allergen and non-allergen raw materials; putting packaging or boxes on the floor and after that, on a food contact surface; skipping the monitoring of temperature or metal detector functioning; not communicating wrong behaviours because "I am not the boss".

É importante divulgar os objetivos estabelecidos para toda a organização, monitorar os resultados e elaborar ações sempre que necessário. O engajamento dos colaboradores é essencial para alcançar esses objetivos, pois contribuem com ações para a melhoria contínua.

A responsible person be assigned to report deficiencies and for the corrective preventive action. A repetitive deficiencies may be highlighted and to be brought to the attention of the appropriate authorities.

To keep up to date with technologies and new market practices, it is recommended to participate in food fairs, where new machines, more effective cleaning products, among others, are exhibited. I reinforce that any vulnerability found in traceability is addressed, it is important to have this vision of continuous improvement to make the Quality management system more and more robust

● Implementing a color-coding system is crucial for preventing cross-contamination. To conduct it:👇 ► Identify areas for color coding like food preparation, storage, cleaning stations, & equipment. ► Select easily distinguishable colors for specific tasks or areas. Chopping boards, e.g., 🟥 Red - Raw Meat 🟦 Blue - Raw Fish 🟨 Yellow - Cooked Meat 🟩 Green - Fruits & Vegetables ⬜️ White - Dairy & Bakery items 🟫 Brown - Root Vegetables 🟪 Purple - Free from products ► Create a color-coding chart outlining colors for specific tasks or areas. ► Label all equipment, utensils, containers, & areas with the appropriate colors to reinforce the system. ► Train all staff on the system. ► Conduct audits to ensure system compliance.

1. Implementing blockchain technology to track food supply chains transparently. By recording every step from farm to table, stakeholders can quickly trace any contamination or safety issues, allowing for rapid response and prevention. This enhances accountability and ensures higher standards throughout the industry, ultimately bolstering food safety practices.

To improve the food safety system implementing HACCP is very important. Other important steps are: - to segregate the production line from the raw materials and final product - segregate and label the allergens to avoid the cross contact with allergenic ingredients - monitoring each step of the process - training the employees - frequent auditing

☑️ Promoting a Food Safety Culture    Encourage a food safety culture where everyone understands their role in maintaining food safety standards.   ☑️ Training    Provide training to employees at all levels to ensure they understand food safety protocols.   ☑️ Sanitation & Hygiene   Implement sanitation & hygiene protocols to minimise the risk of contamination.   ☑️ Quality Control    Establish quality control measures to ensure that products meet safety & quality standards.   ☑️ Traceability Systems    Implement traceability systems to track ingredients & products throughout the supply chain, enabling quick recalls if necessary.   ☑️ Stay Informed   Engage with regulatory agencies to stay informed about updates to food safety regulations.

⭐Quality over Quantity. This should be encouraged among the staff to have safe and quality products. In the food industry, significant deviations in both food quality and safety often arise due to the pressure to increase production and meet market demands.