Food inauthenticity: Authority activities, guidance for food operators, and mitigation tools

Abstract

According to ILSI Europe policies, the Expert Group is composed by at least 50% of external nonindustry members. Once the expert group was formed, the research project was handed over to them to independently refine the research question. Subsequently, the expert group carried out the work, that is, collecting/analyzing data/information and writing the scientific paper independently of other activities of the task force. The research reported is the result of a scientific evaluation in line with ILSI Europe's framework to provide a precompetitive setting for public-private

Coumarins in Spirit Beverages: Sources, Quantification, and Their Involvement in Quality, Authenticity and Food Safety

“…This type of beverage has become a target for adulteration and fraud through practices that include supplementing with ingredients or aromas to boost the product at a lower price, and the adding of non-specified additives to increase volume [58]. According to Popping et al [306], there are two types of inauthenticity events: i) the misrepresentation that a beverage is within the contractual arrangement between trading partners, namely breach of contract; and ii) the misrepresentation that a beverage is within the legal obligations of the region of intended trade, namely noncompliance (Figure 20). through practices that include supplementing with ingredients or aromas to boost the product at a lower price, and the adding of non-specified additives to increase volume [58].…”

“…through practices that include supplementing with ingredients or aromas to boost the product at a lower price, and the adding of non-specified additives to increase volume [58]. According to Popping et al [306], there are two types of inauthenticity events: i) the misrepresentation that a beverage is within the contractual arrangement between trading partners, namely breach of contract; and ii) the misrepresentation that a beverage is within the legal obligations of the region of intended trade, namely noncompliance (Figure 20). The global market and the growing variability and availability of alcoholic beverages from different countries have made consumers increasingly aware of the importance of consuming certified products (in terms of quality and food safety) [307].…”

The Role of Promoting Agricultural and Food Products Certified with European Union Quality Schemes

“…Agricultural and food fraud is combated via measures such as quality checks, supervision of control bodies, and investigations, especially in the realm of PDO and PGI products. Increasing consumer awareness about food fraud and the importance of these certifications is essential, as many consumers are only partially familiar with these issues, so building consumer trust not only requires a concerted effort thread from regulatory bodies and producers, but also from marketers [ 23 , 24 ].…”

Challenges and Strategies in Halal Supply Chain Management for MSEs in West Sumatra: A Participatory Action Research Study

“…Proper labeling and packaging effectively communicate halal certification to consumers, enhancing trust and confidence in product quality and safety [48,49]. Establishing robust monitoring and reporting systems ensures continuous compliance, upholding product quality and safety [50,51].…”