Quality management
WFP experts constantly review and update over 90 food specifications, which provide guidance to WFP supply chain staff and to current and potential suppliers. To verify compliance with our food safety and quality standards, an average of 15 compulsory analyses is required. Factories, laboratories and inspection companies are frequently audited to ensure the people we serve receive safe, quality and nutritious foods.
"樱花视频高清" Emergency operations
In emergency contexts, WFP experts rely on existing regulatory frameworks and assess risks as well as the capacity of local producers and suppliers to meet food safety and quality standards.
Incident management
Any food suspected of not meeting WFP quality standards is immediately withdrawn from distribution. Lessons learned from actual or suspected quality incidents lead to action such as the tightening of specifications and supplier screening procedures, the reduction of a product’s shelf life, or the strengthening of suppliers’ quality control systems.
Capacity strengthening
WFP engages with local companies to assess the possibility of producing processed foods in-country. WFP screens suppliers based on procurement and food safety and quality criteria and – after awarding them contracts – audits them with a view to improve the safety and quality of their produce.
Quality control
As well as auditing suppliers directly, WFP works with companies providing inspection services and reviews their performance against contractual key performance indicators.
