Quality Assurance does not necessarily have to be complex, however sometimes unusual terminology is used and can cause confusion. After browsing this site, you will have a better understanding as to what quality assurance is, why it s important, how to implement it and how much it is likely to cost you and how much others have benefited from implementing QA systems. You will be then in a better position to decide firstly whether you need QA and which particular system would suit your needs most appropriately. The continuation of modest world economic growth is expected to result in continued strong consumer demand particularly in the developed countries of the world. Economic recovery in Asian countries should result in increased demand for food.
Consumers are increasingly concerned about food quality and safety issues.
Food quality assurance is now recognised as essential for efficient and internationally competitive businesses. The International markets demand that all links in the food supply chain understand customer and consumer preferences, and that suppliers meet tighter food health and safety standards and assure consistent quality. The size of the market is difficult to estimate however, based on the demand for assurance by manufacturers, retailers and regulators, indications are that the worlds food supply will be required to provide food safety and quality assurances by the year 2010. There is an increasing worldwide dominance of global retailers, processors and food service corporations. The emergence of supermarket chains in international business has greatly influenced the demand for a consistent supply of safe, quality food.