Food safety practices of individuals before and after the emergence of COVID-19: A pre- and post-comparative analysis

This study found that the emergence of COVID-19 had a positive impact on individuals' food safety practices, as they adhered more closely to food safety standards during the pandemic compared to the pre-pandemic period. Policymakers, food safety regulators, governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as academic and research institutions, are encouraged to develop an integrated food safety sustainability policy. This policy should aim to maintain the advancements in food safety practices that resulted from the implementation of COVID-19 prevention and control measures.