quality in hort crops Flashcards
why use a framework
standards: promotes quality assurance
security/support
limit food safety issues
can feed into brand protection
how can a framework function
public standards (ISO, HACCP GAP)
private standards (tesco, nurture)
Brand standards (zespri)
what is a food incident
any situation within the food supply chain where there is a risk, potential risk or, perceived risk of illness or confirmed illness
food fraud prevention systems
HACCP - prevention of unintentional
TACCP - prevention of intentional adulteration (behaviorally or ideologically motivated
VACCP - intentional adulteration economically motivated
key principles of GAP
ensuring food safety
product with acceptable quality
produced in a sustainable manner
capturing new market opportunities
improving resource use, health, working conditions
supporting market development in developing countries
what is NZ GAP
who supports it
nz gap is a traceable accountable system from crop to the customer for production of fruit, vegetables, olives and flowers
supported by all major fresh produce retailers by making an accreditation to NZ gap a condition of market access
what is maximum residue level
the highest level of pesticide residue that is legally tolerated in or on food or feed
the amounts of residues must be safe for consumers and must be as low as possible
what is T&G TAG system
help buyers make informed produce purchases
assist suppliers of quality product to be rewarded for their produce
TAG 1 first grade
TAG2 secound grade
TAG 3 minimum grade
a key component is the labelling of produce
