Open AccessInterrelated of food safety, food security and sustainable food production
Author(s) -
Anis Munirah,
Norfarizan-Hanoon N.A.
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
food research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.218
H-Index - 7
ISSN - 2550-2166
DOI - 10.26656/fr.2017.6(1).696
Subject(s) - food security , business , food safety , food processing , food packaging , sustainability , food systems , sustainable agriculture , food industry , government (linguistics) , agriculture , engineering , medicine , political science , geography , mechanical engineering , ecology , linguistics , philosophy , archaeology , pathology , law , biology
Food security and food safety are key aspects of healthy and sustainable food production.However, threats of natural disasters and diseases are grave concerns that seriousprecautions need to be taken as the threats may be harmful to the agricultural industry.Currently, food insecurity has become a significant big challenge in food chain supply,and there is an urgency for the government to address the issue. The aim of this reviewpaper was to understand the relationship of food safety, food security and sustainable foodproduction to ensure a sustainable food system to maintain adequate nourishment for thegrowing world population. The collaboration between governments, academicians,producers, and consumers is fundamental to raising awareness about the importance offood security. Nutrition educators can help at the grassroots level to identify the problemsand help to find possible solutions. Modern technology such as RFID tags and blockchaincould offer possible solutions to improve food security and sustainability. This will ensurethat food products become safer and consumers can have access to precise informationbefore consuming the products. Multidisciplinary teams must create many initiatives toensure sustainable food systems, food safety, and food security. Reprocessing food will bethe best way to eliminate food loss and food waste to sustain the food supply chain.