Transitioning from a Multi-Agency to an Integrated Food Control System: A Case Study from the Sultanate of Oman
Food safety regulations and their implementations are becoming increasingly complex due to various reasons such as diverse food sources, supply chain, processing technologies, distribution systems and environmental concerns. Additionally, it is crucial to address diversified consumers and their pref...
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| description | Food safety regulations and their implementations are becoming increasingly complex due to various reasons such as diverse food sources, supply chain, processing technologies, distribution systems and environmental concerns. Additionally, it is crucial to address diversified consumers and their preferences. To address these multifaceted challenges, adopting an integrated unified management system is essential. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the progressive food safety governance in the Sultanate of Oman. The country is transitioning from a multi-agency to an integrated food control management system. This integrated approach can enhance the coordination between different government agencies and other stakeholders, avoid duplication, identify required resources and ensure optimum use of the resources. The progress can enhance efficiency and effectiveness in managing food safety in Oman. It addresses the issues of the food safety management system, explores the legislative frameworks, risk-based assessment and their enforcement, and creates public awareness and required research for continuous improvement in food safety. This integration approach is expected to continue strengthening food safety governance in the country. Finally, future challenges in achieving food safety are envisioned, including new food sources and technologies, applications of artificial intelligence, and new sensors for quick identification of risks in foods. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e343e38179444167a19b3416bc7f06912025-08-20T03:36:35ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-07-011415261810.3390/foods14152618Transitioning from a Multi-Agency to an Integrated Food Control System: A Case Study from the Sultanate of OmanMoza Abdullah Al Busaidi0Mohammad Shafiur Rahman1Hussein Samh Al Masroori2Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, (Former), P.O. Box 92, Muscat 123, OmanDepartment of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, P.O. Box 34, Muscat 123, OmanFood Safety and Quality Center, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, P.O. Box 438, Muscat 100, OmanFood safety regulations and their implementations are becoming increasingly complex due to various reasons such as diverse food sources, supply chain, processing technologies, distribution systems and environmental concerns. Additionally, it is crucial to address diversified consumers and their preferences. To address these multifaceted challenges, adopting an integrated unified management system is essential. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the progressive food safety governance in the Sultanate of Oman. The country is transitioning from a multi-agency to an integrated food control management system. This integrated approach can enhance the coordination between different government agencies and other stakeholders, avoid duplication, identify required resources and ensure optimum use of the resources. The progress can enhance efficiency and effectiveness in managing food safety in Oman. It addresses the issues of the food safety management system, explores the legislative frameworks, risk-based assessment and their enforcement, and creates public awareness and required research for continuous improvement in food safety. This integration approach is expected to continue strengthening food safety governance in the country. Finally, future challenges in achieving food safety are envisioned, including new food sources and technologies, applications of artificial intelligence, and new sensors for quick identification of risks in foods.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/15/2618food safety managementintegrated food control systemfood securitymulti-agency approachlegislative frameworkcomparative analysis |
| spellingShingle | Moza Abdullah Al Busaidi Mohammad Shafiur Rahman Hussein Samh Al Masroori Transitioning from a Multi-Agency to an Integrated Food Control System: A Case Study from the Sultanate of Oman Foods food safety management integrated food control system food security multi-agency approach legislative framework comparative analysis |
| title | Transitioning from a Multi-Agency to an Integrated Food Control System: A Case Study from the Sultanate of Oman |
| title_full | Transitioning from a Multi-Agency to an Integrated Food Control System: A Case Study from the Sultanate of Oman |
| title_fullStr | Transitioning from a Multi-Agency to an Integrated Food Control System: A Case Study from the Sultanate of Oman |
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| title_short | Transitioning from a Multi-Agency to an Integrated Food Control System: A Case Study from the Sultanate of Oman |
| title_sort | transitioning from a multi agency to an integrated food control system a case study from the sultanate of oman |
| topic | food safety management integrated food control system food security multi-agency approach legislative framework comparative analysis |
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