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Yuehua Chen1, Yicheng Wang2, Yiran Zhang3
1School of Electrical and Information, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China.
Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 23, 2024
Summary
Food Safety 4.0 integrates smart technologies like IoT and biosensors for enhanced food safety. This approach improves real-time monitoring, traceability, and risk management, ensuring higher safety standards.
Area of Science:
- Food Science
- Technology and Innovation
- Public Health
Background:
- Food safety is critical for human health but faces complex, resource-intensive regulation and testing.
- Current systems struggle with efficiency and comprehensive risk management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the concept of Food Safety 4.0.
- To discuss the impact of intelligent biosensors and smart technologies in revolutionizing food safety practices.
Main Methods:
- Review of deep learning, Internet of Things (IoT), smartphones, QR codes, and smart packaging.
- Focus on intelligent biosensors integrated with digital systems.
- Analysis of applications in real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and traceability.
Main Results:
- Intelligent biosensors offer advanced solutions for food safety.
- Smart technologies enable real-time monitoring and predictive analytics.
- Enhanced traceability and consumer empowerment are key benefits.
Conclusions:
- Food Safety 4.0, leveraging smart technologies and biosensors, significantly improves food safety management.
- This integrated approach enhances risk assessment, traceability, and consumer engagement.
- It promises to elevate food safety standards through intelligent, data-driven solutions.
