Risk Management Food Safety, Hygiene and Sanitation PDF

RISK MANAGEMENT FOOD SAFETY, HYGIENE AND SANITATION DR. RYAN LIBA | 1ST TERM | 1ST YEAR A.Y. 2024-2025 Food...

RISK MANAGEMENT FOOD SAFETY, HYGIENE AND SANITATION DR. RYAN LIBA | 1ST TERM | 1ST YEAR A.Y. 2024-2025 Food ○ refers to any substance or product Disclaimer: This reviewer is only a supplementary material and not whether processed, partially processed a lecture equivalent. You may use it for your perusal but NEVER for or unprocessed that is intended for redistribution. All of the contents are sourced from the lectures of Dr. Ryan Liba. human consumption. ○ It includes drinks, chewing gum, water LESSON OVERVIEW and other substances which are intentionally incorporated into the food I. Food Safety Law in the Philippines II. Food Covered by Food and Safety Act of during its manufacture, preparation and 2013 treatment. III. Responsibilities of Food Business Operators when it Comes to Food and FOOD SAFETY Safety Food safety ○ refers to the assurance that food will not cause harm to the consumer when it is prepared or eaten according to its FOOD SAFETY LAW IN THE PHILIPPINES intended use. Food and Safety Act of 2013 (Republic Act No. Food hygiene 10611) ○ signed by President Benigno Aquino ○ refers to the measures and conditions on 23 August 2013. ○ Its provisions should be necessary to control hazards that could of interest to both consumers and food lead to food-borne illnesses and to business operators. ensure fitness for human consumption The Republic Act No. 10611 otherwise known as of a food of plant or animal origin taking the “Food Safety Act of 2013” strengthens the into account its intended use. food safety regulatory system in our country. ○ The law provides protection to consumers so they will have access to local foods and food FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS products that have undergone thorough and Food safety standards rigid inspection. ○ refer to the formal documents containing the requirements that foods or food UNDER SECTION 3 OF THE REPUBLIC ACT 10611 processors have to comply with to safeguard human health. Protect the public from food-borne and ○ They are implemented by authorities and waterborne illnesses and unsanitary, enforced by law; and are usually unwholesome, misbranded or adulterated developed and published under the foods; auspices of a national standards body. Enhance industry and consumer confidence The Department of Agriculture and the in the food regulatory system; and Department of Health shall set the Achieve economic growth and development by mandatory food safety standards. promoting fair trade practices and sound regulatory foundation for domestic and international trade. FOOD BUSINESS Food business ○ Any undertaking, whether public or FOOD COVERED BY FOOD AND SAFETY ACT OF 2013 private, that carries out any of the MADE BY: CHAVEZ | THM5203 | 1  RISK MANAGEMENT FOOD SAFETY, HYGIENE AND SANITATION DR. RYAN LIBA | 1ST TERM | 1ST YEAR A.Y. 2024-2025 activities related to, or any of the stages of food law relevant to their activities in the of the food supply chain. food supply chain and the procedures Food supply chain adopted by relevant government agencies ○ refers to all stages in the production of that implement the law. They shall adopt, food from primary production, post- apply and be well informed of codes and harvest handling, distribution, principles for good practices. Micro and processing and preparation for human small industries shall be assisted to consumption. facilitate their adoption of such practices. If a food business operator considers or has FOOD BUSINESS OPERATOR (FBO) reason to believe that a food which it Food business operator produced, processed, distributed or imported is not safe or not in compliance with food ○ refers to a person engaged in the food safety requirements, it shall immediately business including one’s agents and is initiate procedures to withdraw the food in responsible for ensuring that the question from the market and inform the requirements of the law are met by the regulatory authority. food business under one’s control. Food business operators shall allow All food business operators must be inspection of their businesses and licensed/registered and subject to regular collaborate with the regulatory authorities on inspection. action taken to avoid risks posed by the food product/s which they have supplied. FOOD SAFETY COMPLIANCE OFFICER (FSCO) All food businesses shall designate a Food Designated by the food business operators. Safety Compliance Officer (FSCO) who has Legal basis passed a prescribed training course for FSCO ○ Rule 14a.1 All food businesses shall recognized by the DA and/or the DOH. designate a Food Safety Compliance ○ micro and small enterprises, the owner Officer (FSCO) who has passed a may serve as the FSCO or a consultant prescribed training course for FSCO FSCO may be employed on part-time or recognized by the DOH. full-time basis. ○ Large and medium, scale food RESPONSIBILITIES OF FOOD BUSINESS businesses shall designate an FSCO OPERATORS WHEN IT COMES TO FOOD SAFETY who is preferably a graduate The principal responsibility of food Where the unsafe or noncompliant food business operators is to ensure that food product may have reached the consumer, the satisfies the requirements of food law operator shall effectively and accurately relevant to their activities in the food supply inform the consumers of the reason for the chain and that control systems are in place withdrawal, and if necessary, recall the same to prevent, eliminate or reduce risks to from the market. consumers. FOCUS IN THE PROTECTION OF CONSUMER INTERESTS SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF FBO UNDER RA 10611 Prevention of adulteration, misbranding, Food business operators shall be fraudulent practices and other practices knowledgeable of the specific requirements which mislead the consumer; and MADE BY: CHAVEZ | THM5203 | 2  RISK MANAGEMENT FOOD SAFETY, HYGIENE AND SANITATION DR. RYAN LIBA | 1ST TERM | 1ST YEAR A.Y. 2024-2025 Prevention of misrepresentation in the Connive with food business operators or food labeling and false advertising in the inspectors, which will result in food safety presentation of food, including their shape, risks to the consumers. appearance or packaging, the packaging Violate the implementing rules and materials used, the manner in which they are regulations of this law. arranged, the setting in which they are displayed, and the product description including the information which is made available about them through whatever medium. PROHIBITED ACTS UNDER THE FOOD AND SAFETY ACT OF 2013 Produce, handle or manufacture for sale, offer for sale, distribute in commerce, or import into the Philippines any food or food product which is not in conformity with an applicable food quality or safety standard promulgated in accordance with this law. Produce, handle or manufacture for sale, offer for sale, distribute in commerce, or import into the Philippines any food or food product which has MPTH | GJ | 2 FOOD BUSINESS OPERATOR (FBO) FOOD SAFETY COMPLIANCE OFFICER (FSCO) RESPONSIBILITIES OF FOOD BUSINESS OPERATORS WHEN IT COMES TO FOOD SAFETY SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF FBO UNDER RA 10611 FOCUS IN THE PROTECTION OF CONSUMER INTERESTS PROHIBITED ACTS UNDER THE FOOD AND SAFETY ACT OF 2013 been declared as banned food product by a rule promulgated in accordance with this law. Refuse access to pertinent records or entry of inspection officers of the FSRA. Fail to comply with an order relating to notifications to recall unsafe products. Adulterate, misbranded, mislabel, falsely advertise any food product which misleads the consumers and carry out any other acts contrary to good manufacturing practices. Operate a food business without the appropriate authorization. MADE BY: CHAVEZ | THM5203 | 3