« 00087 · Edit Form · 00089 »

Elizabete Salay, Julie A. Caswell (2006) Developments in Brazilian Food Safety Policy

Report,
International food and Agribusiness Management Review

Document:

Abstract
Brazil is an important case of food safety policies because it is the eighth largest economy in the world in terms of Gross Domestic Product. Analysis of the policy and quality management initiatives of the Brazilian government shows that recents activities are more strongly oriented toward assuring acess to international markets than to assuring the safety of food sold in domestic markets. This orientation has important implications for agribusiness firms operating in Brazil. Consumer awareness and consumer protection activities are increasing within the Brazilian economy, often with government support. However, developments in Brazil’s food safety policy are likely to continue to emphasize quality assurance for the export market.

Keywords: Food safety poly, Effective national strategy, Development of food satey systems.

Relevance to our study:
This paper describes the remarkable changes in the control of food safety. The coordination amongst the stakeholder and the knowledge and information gather enable the authority to establisbed communication channels to the consumer and public services. The domestic market begins to catch up while export are meeting international standards.
However, the consumer awareness as regards to food quality will provide private sector to implement improved methods of safety control.

Relevancy on a scale from 1 to 5 = 4

Review status:
Review started on 2009–07–28
Reviewed by

Comments: