Academic Press Food Safety and Quality Systems in Developing Countries: Volume III: Technical and Market Considerations: 3

Product Description Food Safety and Quality Systems in Developing Countries, Volume III: Technical and Market Considerations is a practical resource for developing countries that face a range of challenges in the food trading market. This information will help exporters, inspectors, regulators and other stakeholders in the food industry understand the unique differences between countries to improve food chain distribution. Specific examples of food safety systems in a range of environments-supported by structured case studies-illustrate the differences between entities and how system implementation is done to improve food safety and quality worldwide. Explores safety and quality standards for the exportation of traditional foods to countries involved in food trade Describes proper assessment and implementation techniques of food safety and quality systems Provides case studies of various food items, including packaging, labeling and delivery conditions Includes standards, such as TQM (Total Quality Management), Root Cause Analysis, ISO 9001, 5S, and Six Sigma Review A how-to approach addressing the opportunities or challenges that developing countries face gaining and expanding food market access into developed countries About the Author André Gordon is the Managing Director for Technological Solutions Limited, Jamaica. He possesses over 25 years of experience in the provision of solution-oriented technical assistance to various players in the Agribusiness sector in Jamaica, the Caribbean, Canada, Western and Southern Africa, the United Kingdom, and the European Union (EU).