food-safe purchasing
nounUK /fuːd seɪf ˈpɜːtʃɪsɪŋ/
US /fuːd seɪf ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/
Buying food in a way that keeps it clean and safe to eat.
Food-safe purchasing means checking dates and keeping raw meat away from other groceries.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The rules a shop follows to buy and handle food safely.
The restaurant's food-safe purchasing policy requires approved suppliers.
3. Choosing and paying for food products that meet safety standards.
Food-safe purchasing includes checking that packaging is not damaged.
4. The process of buying food so it does not spoil or carry germs.
Cold-chain food-safe purchasing keeps milk fresh on the way home.