How do you ensure food safety and quality in your food product development process?

As a food technologist, ensuring food safety and quality in the food product development process is crucial. To achieve this, I follow a rigorous set of protocols and practices:

1. Comprehensive Risk Assessment: Conducting a thorough risk assessment to identify potential hazards and implement measures to mitigate them.
2. Adherence to Regulations: Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and standards set by regulatory authorities.
3. Supplier Evaluation: Working closely with suppliers to ensure the quality and safety of raw materials used in the production process.
4. Quality Control Testing: Conducting regular quality control testing at various stages of product development to identify any deviations from the desired standards.
5. Implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): Following strict GMP guidelines to maintain hygiene and prevent contamination during the production process.

By adhering to these practices, I strive to ensure that the food products I develop meet the highest standards of safety and quality.