Learning objectives
Mastery of food quality management vocabulary, also in English language. <br />
Knowledge of European food law and, in particular, of the food suitability and safety requirements. <br />
Knowledge of basic principles of Quality Management Systems, and of their implementation for GHPs and HACCP and Traceability Systems design, implementation and verification. <br />
Prerequisites
It is recommended that students have passed examinations of Unit operations of food technology and Food microbiology
Course unit content
<p>- Base vocabulary in the original language of reference documents <br />
- Evolution of concepts of quality and quality control. Quality standardisation and conformity certification. <br />
- Food quality: compulsory, regulated, contractual and voluntary requirements. <br />
- Quality management systems according to ISO 9000 standards, with particular reference to the 9004 standard. <br />
- Product standard and product certification. PDO and PGI specifications and verification of compliance. <br />
- The new European policy for the food safety and Regulations on hygiene requisites. <br />
- General Good Hygienic Practices and additional specific rules on the hygiene of food of animal origin. <br />
- HACCP System and Guidance from both Codex Alimentarius and European Commission. <br />
- Example of HACCP documentation drawn up according to a US FDA-CFSAN Guidance. <br />
- Identification and traceability System according to ISO 22005 standard. <br />
- Information sources for regulatory and standardisation updating. <br />
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Full programme
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Bibliography
C. Peri, V. Lavelli e A. Marjani, "Qualità nelle aziende e nelle filiere agroalimentari. Gestione e certificazione dei sistemi per la qualità, per la rintracciabilità e per l'igiene". Ulrico Hoepli Editore, Milano, ristampa aggiornata 2006
Teaching methods
For each argument treated, during the lesson the correspondent graphic materials, comprehending both texts in Italian and/or English language and figures, are projected. Students are allowed to download the same files from the web site of the teacher. <br />
The evaluation test begins with the exposition of an argument chose by the student and for which a particular deep knowledge is required, as well as the ability of the student to continuously change the exposition scheme for reply to the teacher’s answers.
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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