Food Control Journal Citation Rate 2026
0956-7135
eISSN 1873-7129
Elsevier BV
GB
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Food Control
Food Control (FC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Food Safety and Hygiene and Identification and Quantification in Food, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0956-7135 (e-ISSN 1873-7129). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.88 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4430 USD). OpenAlex records 13,493 works and 491,336 citations, with an h-index of 206.
Food Control Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Food Control has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.88, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Food Safety and Hygiene research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Food Control operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Food Control should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Food Control against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Food Control
- Budget $4430 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Food Safety and Hygiene, Identification and Quantification in Food, Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Food Control Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0956-7135 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-7129 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $4430 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Food Control is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4430.
In our subject taxonomy, Food Control is classified under Food Safety and Hygiene, Identification and Quantification in Food, Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety and Meat and Animal Product Quality.
Food Control is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 5.885.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.885 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S119525064
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