Food Safety Review in the State of Kuwait as a part of Arab Gulf Area

Al-Mazeedi, Hani M.; Abbas, Alaa B.; Al-Jouhar, Wafa’ Y.; Al-Mufty, Seham A.; Al-Mendicar, Yousef A.

doi:10.1504/ijfsnph.2015.067561

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“…The State Public Health Laboratory routinely screens for the microbial safety of all food items that are imported from different parts of the world. The aim of the Kuwaiti Food Safety and Control System is to safeguard the Kuwaiti food supply with high-quality and safe standards [ 11 ].…”

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Evaluating Food Safety Compliance and Hygiene Practices of Food Handlers Working in Community and Healthcare Settings in Kuwait

Moghnia

Rotimi

Al‐Sweih

2021

IJERPH

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Safe food handling and proper hygiene practices performed by food handlers (FHs) in catering establishments are fundamental elements in reducing foodborne diseases. This study aimed at assessing food safety knowledge and compliance of hygiene practices of FHs within food establishments (using a structured questionnaire). A cross-sectional study was carried out from May 2016 to March 2018 on FHs working in community and healthcare settings. A total of 405 FHs, including 44.9% and 55.1%, were working in community and healthcare settings, respectively. The majority, 84.7%, were males with a ratio of 5.5:1. Most of them, 84.4%, had a high school education and above. A greater number, 44%, of FHs were in the age bracket of 29–39 years. As high as 95.6% of them underwent a regular medical check-up. Unsafe attitudes were shown by 44.9%% who used the same hand gloves while handling raw meat and fresh food. Additionally, 42% went home with their uniforms. The hygiene assessment score was 95.8%. In general, FHs have adequate knowledge and compliance with food safety practices. It is recommended that regular and ongoing training on hygienic practices and proper food safety techniques must be given to all FHs to ensure food safety.

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Evaluating Food Safety Compliance and Hygiene Practices of Food Handlers Working in Community and Healthcare Settings in Kuwait

Moghnia

Rotimi

Al‐Sweih

2021

IJERPH

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“…The Food Safety Review (FSR) is a partnership between industry, government, academia, and the Kuwaiti consumer (Al-Mazeedi, Abbas, Al-Jouhar, Al-Mufty, & Al-Mendicar, 2015). The mission of the FSR is to work in collaboration with the Department of Health in developing advisory technical interpretations of the state food service regulations and other matters relating to Kuwait Administrative Code, interpretation of food handling practices and processes, guidance on 'equivalency' determinations, providing recommendations for revisions to the Kuwait State Board of Health, and finally, facilitating communications to all stakeholders regarding FSR activities and actions.…”

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Foodborne disease and food control in the Gulf States

Todd¹

2017

Food Control

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“…For instance, PulseNet Middle East was established in 2006 to support the food safety regional plan and promote technical collaboration between countries, following a consultation meeting held at the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO) in Cairo, Egypt. Nonetheless, even in countries with reporting systems in place, there is still underreporting and limited disease surveillance systems [23]. This explains the assertion of some developing countries that the safety of produce is not a specific source of concern to them [24]; hence, the rare monitoring of fresh produce-related diseases and the limited recognition of their burden [25].…”

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A Review on the Rising Prevalence of International Standards: Threats or Opportunities for the Agri-Food Produce Sector in Developing Countries, with a Focus on Examples from the MENA Region

Faour-Klingbeil¹,

Todd²

2018

Foods

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Food safety standards are a necessity to protect consumers’ health in today’s growing global food trade. A number of studies have suggested safety standards can interrupt trade, bringing financial and technical burdens on small as well as large agri-food producers in developing countries. Other examples have shown that economical extension, key intermediaries, and funded initiatives have substantially enhanced the capacities of growers in some countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to meet the food safety and quality requirements, and improve their access to international markets. These endeavors often compensate for the weak regulatory framework, but do not offer a sustainable solution. There is a big gap in the food safety level and control systems between countries in the MENA region and those in the developed nations. This certainly has implications for the safety of fresh produce and agricultural practices, which hinders any progress in their international food trade. To overcome the barriers of legal and private standards, food safety should be a national priority for sustainable agricultural development in the MENA countries. Local governments have a primary role in adopting the vision for developing and facilitating the implementation of their national Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) standards that are consistent with the international requirements and adapted to local policies and environment. Together, the public and private sector’s support are instrumental to deliver the skills and infrastructure needed for leveraging the safety and quality level of the agri-food chain.

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Food Safety Review in the State of Kuwait as a part of Arab Gulf Area

Cited by 4 publications

References 45 publications

Evaluating Food Safety Compliance and Hygiene Practices of Food Handlers Working in Community and Healthcare Settings in Kuwait

Evaluating Food Safety Compliance and Hygiene Practices of Food Handlers Working in Community and Healthcare Settings in Kuwait

Foodborne disease and food control in the Gulf States

A Review on the Rising Prevalence of International Standards: Threats or Opportunities for the Agri-Food Produce Sector in Developing Countries, with a Focus on Examples from the MENA Region

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