Journal of Food Processing & Technology

The importance of conformity assessment in support of food technology

4^th International Conference and Exhibition on Food Processing & Technology

August 10-12, 2015 London, UK

Yehia El-Samragy

Posters-Accepted Abstracts: J Food Process Technol

Abstract:

Food business customers, consumers, users and public officials have expectations about food products and services relating to
features like quality, safety, ecology, economy, reliability, compatibility, interoperability, efficiency and effectiveness. Conformity
assessment means evaluating such characteristics as defined in standards, regulations and other technical specifications. In this way,
conformity assessment makes sure that products and services deliver on their promises. Conformity assessment may consist of any
one of, or all of the following: sampling, inspection, process evaluation, supplier’s declaration of conformity, management system
registration, personnel competencies, product conformity certificates, mutual recognition of results and the accreditation and peer
assessment of the competence of the organizations conducting these activities – collectively known as “conformity assessment bodies”
or “certification bodies”. There has been growing consumer worldwide demand for safer food which has lead to the proliferation
of national food safety standards and increasing confusion among food producers, suppliers, and food service providers. This
presentation will give particular emphasis to the role that the ISO 22000 series of documents can play in acting as a basis for the
consolidation of the various food safety systems to provide information on the latest international standards and guides that set out
the internationally agreed practices for conformity assessment activities that support food manufacturing.