Measuring Food Safety Culture: A Systematic Review of Questionnaire Dimensions and Validation Practices
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Title: Measuring Food Safety Culture: A Systematic Review of Questionnaire Dimensions and Validation Practices
Authors: Ke Wang, Miranda Mirosa, Yakun Hou and Phil Bremer
Type: Journal Article
Journal: Trends in Food Science & Technology
Publication Date: July 2025
Overview:
This article explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can strengthen food safety behaviours and regulatory compliance by enhancing three core functions: monitoring, evaluation,This article provides a systematic review of how food safety culture (FSC) is measured through questionnaire-based approaches, with a focus on the dimensions, structures, and validation practices used across existing tools. It examines the evolution of FSC questionnaires, identifies common and divergent dimensions, and analyses how these are operationalised in practice.
The review highlights significant variation in conceptual frameworks and methodological rigour, which limits comparability and practical application. By synthesising current approaches, the article offers guidance for researchers, industry practitioners, and regulators in selecting or developing more robust and reliable FSC assessment tools, while outlining key gaps and future directions for advancing measurement practice.and action. AI-assisted monitoring systems may enable accurate observation of practices such as hand hygiene and PPE compliance. AI-driven evaluation tools, including advanced analytics and large language models, can generate meaningful insights into food safety culture. AI-enabled interventions such as real-time feedback and personalised training, support behavioural improvement. Together, these elements form a continuous improvement cycle. The article also addresses implementation challenges, including technical, ethical, and organisational considerations, and outlines future directions for responsible AI adoption in food systems.
Food Safety Culture Lab Authors:
Ke Wang
Miranda Mirosa
Phil Bremer
Citation:
Wang, K., Mirosa, M., Hou, Y., & Bremer, P. (2026). Measuring Food Safety Culture: A Systematic Review of Questionnaire Dimensions and Validation Practices. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 25(3), e70472. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.70472