Prevention of threats from the area of food defence and food fraud on the example of the sushi&food factor company

Abstract

Purpose: The main purpose of this article was to present the actions taken by the company in the field of its food defence and food fraud. Design/methodology/approach: The article presents the approach used in the analyzed company to supervise the food defence and food fraud area. As part of the analysis, the applicable documents in the scope of the conducted risk analyzes were presented. The adopted methodology for the evaluation of raw materials and their suppliers in the food fraud area is based on the IFS guidelines, as well as an approach developed by the authors of this study, who participated in the implementation of this methodology in the company. Findings: The presented approach to supervision in the area of food defence and food fraud in the analyzed company ensures its continuous development depending on the changing environment and risk factors. The Sushi&Food Factor company is characterized by a high culture of safety and quality of the produced food. Actions are still being taken to support its development in various areas, such as communication, employee involvement, risk awareness. The activities used by the company related to the verification of the effectiveness of supervision over the areas of food defence and food fraud, such as the simulation of unauthorized access or the review and assessment of incidents that have currently occurred on the market, allow for the necessary preventive measures to be taken. Originality/value: The article presents a practical approach to the implementation of the requirements of standards in the area of food defence and food fraud. The article may be an element influencing the improvement of activities in the discussed areas in other enterprises, which may contribute to the development of their food safety and quality culture. Keywords: Food defence, food fraud, food safety. Category of the paper: Case study.