Dima Adriana, Radu Elena, Dobrin Cosmin
Faculty of Management, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, 010374 Bucharest, Romania.
Faculty of Business Administration, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, 010374 Bucharest, Romania.
Foods. 2024 Apr 24;13(9):1303. doi: 10.3390/foods13091303.
Food safety management represents an important concern in contemporary society. The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system is a crucial tool for meat producers, preventing and controlling major food safety concerns in the process. This research investigates key barriers to HACCP implementation in the meat industry, employing the Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) model to identify and categorize these obstacles. Using the insights of 18 experts, a cause-and-effect relationship diagram is generated through which twelve barriers are categorized in terms of their cause and effect and then analyzed. Threshold value is calculated as 0.299. The findings reveal poor management as the primary impediment, followed by challenges in training, knowledge, and dedication. Categorizing the barriers into four groups emphasizes the critical role of effective management and human resources. The study contributes valuable insights to food safety management literature, serving as a practical resource for industry practitioners. Despite limitations in relying on expert opinions and the industry-specific focus, the research lays a foundation for informed decision-making, stressing the importance of effective management in successful HACCP implementation. Future research directions include diversifying geographical representation, exploring practical solutions, and integrating emerging technologies for a better understanding of HACCP adoption challenges.
食品安全管理是当代社会的一个重要关注点。危害分析与关键控制点（HACCP）系统是肉类生产商的关键工具，可在生产过程中预防和控制主要食品安全问题。本研究调查了肉类行业实施HACCP的关键障碍，采用决策试验与评价实验室（DEMATEL）模型来识别和分类这些障碍。通过18位专家的见解，生成了一个因果关系图，据此将12个障碍按照因果关系进行分类并加以分析。计算得出阈值为0.299。研究结果表明，管理不善是主要障碍，其次是培训、知识和敬业度方面的挑战。将这些障碍分为四类，凸显了有效管理和人力资源的关键作用。该研究为食品安全管理文献提供了有价值的见解，为行业从业者提供了实用资源。尽管存在依赖专家意见和特定行业重点的局限性，但该研究为明智决策奠定了基础，强调了有效管理在成功实施HACCP中的重要性。未来的研究方向包括增加地理代表性的多样性、探索实际解决方案以及整合新兴技术，以更好地理解HACCP采用过程中的挑战。
