Food Safety
Food safety refers to the set of practices and measures taken to ensure that food is safe for consumption and free from contamination that could cause harm to human health. It is a critical aspect of food production, preparation, handling, and consumption to protect consumers from foodborne illnesses and ensure the integrity of the food supply chain.
| Benefits of good food safety: |
| · Satisfied customers |
| · Loyal and confident customers |
| · Good reputation – customer recommendations |
| · Operating costs under control |
| · Profit |
| · Legal compliance – no criminal prosecutions or civil lawsuits |
| · Pleasant working environment |
| · Healthy employees |
| · Motivated employees |
| · Better job security |
| · Less employee supervision required. |