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The effects of Covid-19 pandemic on food safety between Indonesia and Bangladesh: A comparative study
Abstract
The recently emerged Covid-19 pandemic is greatly impacting every corner of human society throughout the
world including human health. This study aimed to provide important insights into the response of food safety
system on the perspective of preventing Covid-19 pandemic effect. A survey was conducted in Indonesia and
Bangladesh to collect information from food companies about food safety preparedness associated with Covid-19,
priorities in the prevention of pandemic effect on food companies, and the effect of the pandemic on the food
supply chain. Hygiene and the use of masks and gloves are the two most significant attributes to prevent and
combat the pandemic situation in terms of food safety, effective distance maintenance between persons, and
restrain or limit visits to the object are considered as attributes with less significance. The retail part of the food
supply chain was figured out as mainly affected by the pandemic as opposed to food storage was identified as least
affected. The development of attitude in the food sector that not to compromise food safety at any moment is the
strength to combat the pandemic crisis to retain the food safety standard globally
Publication Details
JournalThe effects of Covid-19 pandemic on food safety between Indonesia and Bangladesh: A comparative study
Volume08 (10)
Pages01-08
ISSNISSN 24058440
SubjectsR Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Item ID3058
Deposited08 Nov 2023 06:43