Comparative analysis and research on safety index of domestic and international canned food standard

Abstract

ObjectiveTo study the similarities and differences of food safety indicators in the National Food Safety Standard and international standards, and to provide a reference for the development and management of canned food industry.MethodsSafety indicators in the relevant standards and regulations of canned food by China, Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), European Union (EU) and the United States were compared from the aspects of histamine, pollutant, biotoxin, food additive and others.ResultsIn terms of the limit of histamine, there were no provisions in the relevant laws and regulations of the United States, while China and CAC had set their limits in canned fish. In terms of the limits of pollutants, China's provisions were relatively comprehensive in all kinds of canned food and food contact materials than those in other countries. In terms of the limit of biotoxin, only China and the United States had clear requirements. In terms of the types of canned food, the types, functions and the requirements of additives, China, CAC and EU were similar, while the regulations of the United States were totally different.ConclusionProcess control is the essence of canned foods safety, which provides thoughts on the future standard setting and revision in China, and is also worth learning for the canned food manufacturing industry. It is necessary to strengthen the prevention and control of pollutants in canned food, control the pollutant in raw materials and migration from processing equipment and food contact materials, and research on the safety of process parameters, and further establish and improve food safety risk control and traceability system.

Keywords

• canned
• food safety standard
• safety indicators
• contrast at home and abroad