Strengthening national food control systems :
A review of the literature and insights
from the movers and the shakers

Rostron, K

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify global issues relevant to the strengthening of
national food control systems with reference to the hospitality and food service sector. It is the second
paper in a themed issue of Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes presenting international food
safety management challenges and solutions.
Design/methodology/approach – Literature review and semi-structured interviews with food
control officials and academics involved in the strengthening of national food control systems.
Findings – This paper finds that similar challenges are experienced by interviews in a range of
countries. Food control management and information, education, communication and training are
identified as key challenges for food control authorities. In addition, smaller and/or less developed
businesses and particularly the hospitality sector, are highlighted as important.
Practical implications – The paper will be of value to practitioners, researchers, policy makers and
other stakeholders involved in the food industry.
Originality/value – In this paper, the experiences of individuals involved in the development and
implementation of national food control policy are brought together for the first time.

Citation

from the movers and the shakers. Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, 3(5), https://doi.org/10.1108/17554211111185773

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2011
• Deposit Date: Dec 7, 2011
• Journal: Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 3
• Issue: 5
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/17554211111185773
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/17554211111185773