Food Safety & Quality Quality Assurance (FSQA)

Food safety and quality assurance (FSQA) are processes that ensure food is safe to eat and meets quality standards. FSQA is important for effective food marketing and consumer demand. Food safety

• Involves handling, preparing, and storing food to prevent foodborne illnesses 
• Includes keeping food at safe temperatures, using safe water, and cooking food thoroughly 

Quality assurance

• Involves maintaining quality levels through consistent processes 
• Aims to prevent defects by focusing on the process used to make the product 
• Includes ensuring food meets consumer expectations for taste, nutritional value, and overall quality 

FSQA principles 

• Hygiene
• Prevention and risk reduction
• Reliability
• Consistency
• Traceability
• Customer and/or consumer relevance
• Transparency/accountability