The regulatory framework issued by the legislative authorities lays down the requirements to be met to maintain the quality and safety of the food & beverage products. There are specific safety standards for food industry, issued by the regulatory authorities. However, some standards have been harmonized with the international protocols of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP). Since, it is difficult for the regulatory bodies to govern the food & beverage certification compliances, the government bodies have authorized the third parties to test and certify the food & beverage products along with the processes involved in manufacturing such food products. Adherence to the standards result in cost efficiencies to the food manufacturers in the long run, by minimizing the risk of frequent product recalls. Food & beverage products must be attested in order to assure the end consumers that the product is fit for consumption. In addition to the food certification, standards for management systems apply to the manufacturing processes of the food & beverage products.
Increasing awareness among the consumers about the recent predominant food recalls and increasing demand for quality products throughout the global supply chain have been constant drivers for food safety, certification, and traceability market. The certified food manufacturers gain a competitive edge over other players in the market.
This section caters to various stakeholders of food & beverage industry in following ways:
- Regulatory compliances to be adhered to, the food & beverage manufacturers
- Key trends and forecasts for third party certification agencies
In this section, we provide with a comprehensive analysis on food safety testing, food certification, food traceability, environmental testing, and many more at micro level.
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