Quality assurance (QA)

  • Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Demand-side
  • Supply-side

Definition

The planned activities that are conducted during the food manufacturing process to avoid mistakes, maintain safety, and ensure that the final product meets relevant standards. Example activities related to food fortification include: obtaining a certificate of conformity or analysis from premix companies, maintaining appropriate mill records, and regularly checking the addition rate of the feeder/dosifer.

References

WHO (2021). “Monitoring flour fortification to maximize health benefits: a manual for millers, regulators, and programme managers.”