Laws related to Quality Management System in Food Industry

This presentation offers a detailed exploration of the laws and regulations that ensure food quality management. It explains international frameworks such as ISO 22000 and HACCP, alongside key regional regulations like the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) in the U.S. and the EU's General Food Law. The content covers compliance requirements, the implementation of quality control systems, and the implications for food producers, distributors, and consumers. Ideal for students, industry professionals, and anyone interested in food safety standards.

1. Laws related to food quality management 1

2. Table of content Food quality management introduction Need for quality control of food Basic concept of international food standards and national standards Food hygiene Laws dealing with food quality in Pakistan Pakistan pure food laws (PFL), 1963 The pure food Ordinance, 1960 Pakistan Hotels and restaurant Act 1976.-PSQCA act, 1996 2

3. Introduction: Food quality management is a systematic approach to ensuring that food products meet specified standards and requirements throughout the entire production process. The primary goal is to deliver safe, wholesome and consistently high quality food to meet consumer expectations and regulatory standards. 3

4. Quality Assurance vs Quality Control: Quality Assurance: Part of quality management focused on providing confidence that quality requirements will be fulfilled. Quality Control: Part of quality management focused on fulfilling quality requirements. The operational techniques and activities that sustain a quality of product or service that will satisfy given needs. 4

5. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP): HACCP is a systematic preventive approach to food safety that identifies, evaluates, and controls hazards in the food production process. It is a key component of many food quality management systems. 5

6. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): GMP outlines the minimum requirements for the methods, facilities, and controls used in food production to ensure the production of safe and quality food products. Traceability: The ability to trace the movement of raw materials, ingredients, and finished products throughout the supply chain is crucial for quickly identifying and addressing issues related to food safety and quality. 6

7. Basic reasons for the implementation of food laws 7

8. Protection Efficacy/ Quality Adaptability Social and economic development Development in science and technology what ingredients a food must have in order to be deemed safe How to keep sufficient control over the wholesomeness of food that is being sold? 8

9. Implication of food law internationally Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) Ensuring food hygiene Design and location of work premises Understanding the machinery and production line Controlling pests Waste management Cleaning on time Environmental hygiene Personnel hygiene Maintain food safety Training of staff 9

10. Laws dealing with food quality in Pakistan Regulatory Authority: The laws empower the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) to regulate and enforce standards related to food quality. Food Standards: The legislation provides a framework for setting and maintaining standards for various food products. These standards cover aspects such as composition, quality, and safety Food Additives : The laws address the use of additives in food items, specifying permissible levels and types of additives to safeguard consumer health. 10

11. Food Labelling: There are provisions related to food labelling, ensuring that consumers have accurate information about the contents of packaged food products. Adulteration: The laws explicitly prohibit the adulteration of food, imposing penalties for those involved in the production or sale of adulterated food items. Inspections and Testing: Regulatory authorities have the power to conduct inspections of food establishments and testing of food products to verify compliance with established standards. 11

12. Penalties and Enforcement: Stringent penalties are outlined for violations of the Pure Food Laws. Enforcement mechanisms are in place to take legal action against individuals or entities found to be in breach of the regulations 12

13. Cantonments Immaculate Nourishment Act, 1960 • Enacted on July 19, 1966, to prevent food depletion in Pakistan's cantonments. • "degraded food" as food not of intended quality, containing harmful substances, or prepared with other substances. • Classifies food into " Banaspati " and "butter" types. • "Chemical Inspector" and "Executive" roles. • "Food" as any food or drink used for human consumption, except drugs or water. • "Ghee" as ghee derived from butter, cream, or dahi . 13

14. Pakistan's Health Regulations • Wellbeing Officer can halt milk supply to prevent tuberculosis. • Officer can require therapeutic measures and cancel orders. • Local specialists can prevent selling food to communicable disease patients until health certificate is obtained. • Food handlers in restaurants must obtain and maintain health certificate. • Compliance with health regulations can be recorded by those receiving a note. 14

15. Food Inspection Procedures • Auditor can seize and remove harmful, unwholesome, or unfit food, equipment, or utensils. • Food can be left in the care of the person from whose ownership, care, or control it was seized. • Food can be destroyed with consent from the owners or the individual from whose ownership, care, or control it is seized. • Perishable food can be killed without assent but within two witnesses. 15

16. Act on Open Investigator Certification and Food Inspection • Allows Open Investigator's certificate as proof of fact until proven otherwise. • Allows accused to request summoning of Public Examiner for offense. • Open Investigator's certificate must prove facts. • Chemical Analyst's report should not be used for promotion. • Accused cannot be accused of ignorance of food's nature, substance, or quality. • Food sold with written guarantee cannot be considered guilty. 16

17. Pakistan Hotels and Restaurants Act, 1976 • Act No. 1976 regulates service standards and amenities in hotels and restaurants. • Enacted by Provincial Assemblies of Punjab, Sindh, North West Frontier Provinces, and Baluchistan under Article 234 of the Pakistani Constitution. • Applies to all hotels and restaurants in Pakistan with immediate effect. • Terms "apprentice," "Commission," "Administrator," "Customer," "Fair Price," and "Guest" are defined. 17

18. Hotel and Restaurant Regulations in Pakistan • "Hotel": A home or hostel for the elderly, disabled, or students, operated by a charity or educational institution. • "Restaurant": A public eating establishment serving tourists a standard and varied cuisine. • "Service": Any service provided in a hotel or restaurant. • "Tourist": An individual who stays as a guest or stays for extended periods in a hotel. • Appointment of Administrators: The Federal Government may appoint Administrators for the purposes of this Act. 18

19. Continued…. • Health, hygiene, and comfort standards: Hotels and restaurants must comply with health, hygiene, and comfort standards. • Provisional registration: Provisional registration is allowed under certain conditions with the Administrator's permission. • Inspection: The Administrator or authorized officers can inspect the premises and obtain relevant information. • Classification: Hotels are classified according to prescribed minimum standards in the Federal Register. 19

20. PSQCA Act, 1996 • Established Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) as national standards body. • Mandates PSQCA to develop national standards for quality, efficiency, and safety. • Empowers PSQCA to establish and certify standards. • Allows PSQCA to assess and certify conformity to standards. • Establishes mechanisms to enforce compliance with standards and regulations. • Grants PSQCA powers like inspection of production facilities and product testing. • Includes provisions for cooperation with other agencies. 20

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