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Quality Assurance schemes.

J D Wood1, J S Holder, D C Main

  • 1Division of Food Animal Science, School of Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford, Bristol, BS40 5DU, UK.

Meat Science
|November 9, 2011
PubMed
Summary
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Quality Assurance (QA) schemes are evolving to meet consumer demands for meat quality, focusing on food safety and animal welfare. Implementing best practices throughout the production chain is crucial for enhancing standards and consumer confidence.

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Area of Science:

  • Food Science
  • Agricultural Science
  • Consumer Studies

Background:

  • Consumer definitions of meat quality are shifting, necessitating robust Quality Assurance (QA) schemes.
  • Current QA schemes primarily focus on food safety and animal welfare, with sensory aspects often less emphasized.
  • The production-processing chain presents critical control points for ensuring meat quality and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the evolving consumer perception of meat quality.
  • To evaluate the components and effectiveness of current Quality Assurance (QA) schemes.
  • To identify critical control points and best practices for improving meat safety, animal welfare, and quality.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of Quality Assurance (QA) scheme components (food safety, animal welfare, sensory aspects).
  • Identification of critical control points in the farm-to-abattoir chain.
  • Application of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles and best practice rules.
  • Review of monitoring and auditing procedures for QA scheme effectiveness.

Main Results:

  • Key points for potential compromise in food safety, animal welfare, and meat quality identified on farms and in abattoirs.
  • Best practice procedures are proposed to systematically elevate standards.
  • Concerns exist regarding the credibility of some QA schemes, particularly in standard setting, inspection rigor, and auditing impartiality.
  • European schemes adhering to EN 45011 standards offer a model for ensuring credibility.

Conclusions:

  • Strengthened, regulated QA schemes can enhance consumer confidence in meat products.
  • Strict specifications and adherence to standards, such as those in organic meat production, can be beneficial.
  • Ensuring impartiality in auditing is vital for the credibility of QA schemes.