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De Boeck, E.; Jacxsens, L.; Bollaerts, M.; Vlerick, P.
Trends in food science & technology, December 2015, 2015-12-00, Volume: 46, Issue: 2Journal Article
Up to now scientific research focused on analytical methods, food processing technology and product formulations as technological solutions and food safety management systems as managerial solutions to improve the hygiene and safety status of food products along the food supply chain. However, in practice, a well elaborated and ‘fit for purpose’ food safety management system, does not always guarantee the highest level of food safety and hygiene and a stable system output. Human behavior (e.g. the actual execution of procedures), and decision making is influenced by the perceived food safety climate in an organization. The aim of this work was to set a definition for food safety climate and culture and to develop and validate a tool to assess the food safety climate in food companies. A definition of food safety culture and food safety climate is offered and key components are identified. Next, a self-assessment tool with twenty eight indicators and a Likert based answer scale was developed and validated by experts and tested in a pilot study. The proposed tool enables food companies to go beyond traditional food safety management, based on technological and managerial approaches, and mirrors the human dimension in food safety. •A definition and conceptual model for food safety culture was developed.•A definition for food safety climate was developed.•Components are leadership, communication, commitment, resources and risk awareness.•A food safety climate self-assessment tool with 28 indicators was developed.•The tool was validated by experts in the field of food safety and applied in a case study.
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