Food Science and Hygiene - Article Processing Charges
Clear APC guidance for open access food safety publishing.
APC Overview
Food Science and Hygiene uses Article Processing Charges to sustain rigorous peer review, professional production, and immediate open access for food safety research. APCs apply only after acceptance, and there are no submission fees.
This model ensures that food safety and hygiene research remains accessible to regulators, industry, and public health professionals worldwide.
APCs support editorial coordination, DOI registration, and long term digital preservation.
APCs also sustain compliance support and author guidance throughout production.
Clear reporting of food safety methods improves reproducibility across laboratories.
Provide uncertainty measures for key food safety outcomes.
Explain how sanitation verification was performed and documented.
Include details on control samples and reference materials.
Explain how cleaning validation was documented and audited.
Document pre and post intervention hygiene performance.
Report verification steps for analytical accuracy and precision.
Report compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks.
Discuss mitigation strategies evaluated and outcomes observed.
APC Value Signals
Document hygiene practices and sanitation protocols so readers can compare results.
Explain how confounders were handled in observational food studies.
Report statistical corrections for multiple testing when necessary.
Describe steps taken to minimize cross contamination.
Include batch sampling schedules and rationale for frequency.
Include clear definitions for critical control points.
Explain any deviations from standard protocols and reasons.
Explain how cross site variability was handled.
Explain how recontamination risk was minimized post processing.
Where the APC Goes
Editorial and Production
- Scope screening and reviewer coordination
- Copyediting for technical clarity
- Layout and figure preparation
- Author proof support and corrections
Visibility and Preservation
- Metadata and DOI registration
- Indexing preparation and dissemination
- Permanent hosting and backups
- Usage reporting and audit readiness
Explain how contamination risks were assessed and mitigated during experiments.
Report software versions and packages to support reproducibility.
Provide a rationale for selected microbial indicators or biomarkers.
Document packaging conditions or transport variables when relevant.
Discuss temperature monitoring and corrective actions during storage.
Summarize risk assessment methods and assumptions used.
Discuss implications for small scale or artisanal production.
Clarify how humidity and airflow conditions were monitored.
Document how sample integrity was maintained during transport.
Waivers and Discounts
JFSH considers waiver and discount requests to support equitable publishing. Requests are reviewed case by case and never influence editorial decisions.
- Authors from low and lower middle income economies
- Early career researchers with limited funding
- Public health or food safety priority research
- Institutional membership programs
Summaries connecting findings to consumer protection strengthen real world impact.
Describe batch effects and correction methods in multi site studies.
Discuss limitations related to food matrix complexity or sample size.
Explain how sensory or consumer data were validated.
Clarify how supplier quality assurance informed the study design.
Describe how laboratory contamination was prevented.
Summarize implications for consumer health and safety messaging.
Include key assumptions in hazard models.
Include short notes on operator training or SOP alignment.
Billing and Publication Flow
Acceptance & Invoice
Editorial acceptance triggers APC confirmation and invoicing.
Payment or Waiver
Institutions or authors complete payment or secure waiver approval.
Production
Copyediting, layout, and author proof review proceed.
Publication
Articles publish with DOI and are prepared for indexing.
Include calibration and validation details for analytical instruments.
Clarify storage temperatures and shelf life conditions for samples.
Clarify whether results generalize across processing environments.
Provide context for cost, scalability, or implementation feasibility.
Describe traceability practices for ingredient and product lots.
Explain how sensory outcomes link to safety or quality metrics.
Provide short methods overviews for key assays.
Describe calibration routines for measurement devices.
Describe the rationale for chosen detection platforms.
Submission Options
ManuscriptZone
Track submissions, reviewer feedback, and revisions in a structured workflow.
Simple Submission
Fast upload route for direct editorial triage and rapid scope checks.
Describe sample handling timelines to avoid bias in microbiological results.
Include references to standards or regulatory guidance where applicable.
Explain how missing data were handled in analyses.
Describe how water activity or pH influenced microbial outcomes.
Explain the role of packaging materials in contamination control.
Provide context for environmental monitoring results.
State limits of detection and quantification clearly.
Report any external audits or certifications relevant to the study.
Report time to results for rapid testing workflows.
Support
APC questions? Contact [email protected] for invoices or waiver guidance.
Membership savings: Approved membership tiers can reduce APCs after verification.
When using sensory data, report panel training and scoring scales.
Describe quality assurance steps for laboratory and processing environments.
Report effect sizes relative to practical thresholds for safety or quality.
Report how allergen controls were verified during processing.
Report how shelf life endpoints were determined and validated.
Describe how sanitation frequencies were selected.
Describe how data quality checks were performed.
Summarize contamination pathways identified in the analysis.
Plan Your Submission
Publish food safety research with global visibility and compliance support.
