Download or read book Auditing in the Food Industry written by M Dillon and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2001-07-12 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The food industry faces an unprecedented level of scrutiny. Consumers are not only concerned with the safety and quality of food products but also the way in which they are produced. At the same time the food industry has developed new ways of assuring appropriate standards for its products and their methods of production, developing systems such as TQM and HACCP to identify and manage key steps in production. These new methods require new skills in auditing. Auditing in the food industry provides an authoritative guide to the range of standards and the auditing skills they demand. Part one sets the scene with an introductory chapter reviewing developments in standards affecting the food industry. There then follows chapters on how retailers audit their suppliers and how governments have moved from a traditional inspection role to one of 'regulatory verification' with its emphasis on auditing the robustness of a business's own systems for managing safety and quality. Part two examines the key aspects of safety and quality. A first chapter reviews the ways retailers assess supplier HACCP systems. There is then a chapter reviewing TQM systems that provides a context for a discussion of auditing techniques for HACCP-based quality systems. A final chapter looks at standards governing the analytical methods used in safety and quality control. Part three considers newer standards that are becoming increasingly important in the food industry. There are chapters on benchmarking an organisation against others as a way of improving performance, auditing the impact of food processing operations on the environment and auditing organic food processing. Auditing in the food industry is a valuable guide to the range of standards facing the food industry and the ways it can audit, and thus improve the quality of its performance.
Download or read book Quality Assurance for the Food Industry written by J. Andres Vasconcellos and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-12-29 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food companies, regardless of their size and scope, understand that it is impossible to establish a single division devoted to "quality", as quality is the responsibility and purpose of every company employee. Applying this theory demands the cooperation of each employee and an understanding of the methodology necessary to establish, implement, and
Download or read book Auditing the Food and Beverage Operation written by Hans L. Steiniger and published by America Star Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Operational auditing goes beyond attesting to the fairness of the financial statements. The reader will learn to make significant contributions to the food and beverage operationas profitability by auditing for efficiency and making recommendations that help management reduce costs and increase revenues. It is an exciting aspect of auditing that makes the auditor feel he has made a real difference to the success of the operation. While reading the book, the student will follow Aimee Stone, a senior auditor, as she conducts an audit of Jennyas CafA(c), a full-service restaurant and bar. The student will discover the types of audit deficiencies that auditors uncover in typical food and beverage operational audits as Aimee audits all aspects of Jennyas CafA(c), including cash, warehouse operations, bar operations, sales, inventories, menu costing, kitchen operations, and other areas. Finally, the student will learn to write an effective audit report with solid management recommendations.
Download or read book The BRC Global Standard for Food Safety written by Ron Kill and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book offers companies in the food industry the first comprehensive guide to preparing for the Global Standard Audit." Beverage and Food World, May 2009 BASED ON ISSUE 5 OF THE BRC STANDARD The British Retail Consortium Global Standard for Food Safety was originally conceived to meet an increasing demand for a unified standard to be used by the major retailers in the UK for their suppliers of "own label" food products. The system has proved so successful that it is now used throughout the food industry, and over 7000 food manufacturers worldwide already have the Standard. Companies are often unsure about how to approach attaining certification—often a demanding process, especially at the first attempt. Not only are there over 300 clauses to satisfy, there are also general concerns such as how to correct non-conformities within very specific deadlines. Even when their operations are actually quite satisfactory, many suppliers find themselves poorly prepared for the audit and do not perform as well as they might. This book offers companies in the food industry the first comprehensive guide to preparing for the Global Standard audit. Using over 600 real life examples, it enables manufacturers to ensure that the correct systems are in place to achieve the Standard and present themselves in the best way during the audit process. It also recommends the steps to take following the audit and how to correct non-conformities. The book is an essential resource for suppliers wishing to attain certification for the first time and those already in the scheme seeking to improve their grades. It is also of interest to certification bodies and consultants to the food industry.
Download or read book Quality Systems in the Food Industry written by Marco Fiorino and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-06-05 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains the role of food-oriented (or ‘food-centric’) quality system standards in the modern food and beverage industry. It discusses food safety schemes based on the international norm ISO 9001 and the “Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points” approach, and also introduces the new Global Standard for Food Safety (GSFS) and the International Featured Standard (IFS, 7th ed.), outlining standardization for international equivalence (while maintaining the necessary flexibility and independence – which is not always easy an easy task).Providing selected specific examples, it examines the problems of chemical additives and possible cross-contaminations between different production lines, as well as adequate reactions to and handling of intentional adulterations. In addition, it includes a chapter focusing on quality audits and technical data sheets in the food industry, and a final chapter describing the certification of food-grade lubricants in the food industry, especially with regard to allergenic substances.
Download or read book Food Hygiene Auditing written by N. Chesworth and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Regulatory constraints and current management practices put the onus on food manufacturers to take all reasonable precautions where hygiene is concerned. A food hygiene audit is the first step towards identifying weaknesses in an operation, and this book explains in detail the areas to be inspected during such an audit. The legislative situation is covered by authors from both sides of the Atlantic, although the procedures described are universally applicable. Many companies employ expensive consultants to advise them on this subject, and this book provides a cost-effective supplement or alternative.
Download or read book The ASQ Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor Handbook written by Steven Wilson and published by Quality Press. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Federal regulatory agencies have embraced Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) as the most effective method to offer farm-to-table food safety and quality in the United States-but it is important to look beyond HACCP. The ASQ Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor (CFSQA) Handbook serves as a baseline of knowledge for auditors of food safety and quality systems that covers other aspects of food production, including preventive controls. This handbook assists certification candidates in preparing for the ASQ Certified Food Safety and Quality Auditor (CFSQA) examination. Its chapters cover the HACCP audit and auditor, preventive principles, and quality assurance analytical tools. The updated fourth edition also includes: The history of primitive and modern food preservation methods, including the introduction of HACCP methods The evolution of prerequisite programs, such as chemical and microbiological controls The importance of other food system support programs, such as product traceability and recall, facility design, and environmental control and monitoring Preliminary tasks for developing a HACCP plan About the Division The mission of the ASQ Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Division is to achieve increased customer satisfaction and continuous improvement by identifying, communicating, and promoting knowledge and the use of management concepts, technologies, and regulations as they relate to quality principles in all functional areas of the food, drug, and cosmetic industries. The Division holds conferences, confers awards annually, awards scholarships, and provides training and networking opportunities for participants in these industries.
Download or read book Auditing the Food Beverage Operation written by Hans L. Steiniger and published by America Star Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Operational auditing goes beyond attesting to the fairness of the financial statements. The reader will learn to make significant contributions to the food and beverage operationas profitability by auditing for efficiency and making recommendations that help management reduce costs and increase revenues. It is an exciting aspect of auditing that makes the auditor feel he has made a real difference to the success of the operation. While reading the book, the student will follow Aimee Stone, a senior auditor, as she conducts an audit of Jennyas CafA(c), a full-service restaurant and bar. The student will discover the types of audit deficiencies that auditors uncover in typical food and beverage operational audits as Aimee audits all aspects of Jennyas CafA(c), including cash, warehouse operations, bar operations, sales, inventories, menu costing, kitchen operations, and other areas. Finally, the student will learn to write an effective audit report with solid management recommendations.
Download or read book How to Audit written by M. Dillon and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Quality management systems for the food industry written by Andrew Bolton and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years there has been growing pressure for consistent product quality, and a need for companies to demonstrate sound quality management practices in order to meet 'Due Diligence' requirements of both legislation and the quality assurance practices of customers. It has become accepted that operating to the requirements of the international standard for quality management - BS EN ISO 900- goes a long way towards meeting these needs. The objective of this book is to explain the requirements of the standard, to offer advice about achieving those requirements and to indicate what the assessors will look for at assessment time. It is important that certification to the standard is sought to support achievement of company objectives and not the reverse, and of course the standard can apply to organizations and services, just as much as to companies. Thus the word' company' in the text should be treated accordingly. lllustrative material has been presented under the logo of a fictiti ous company 'Quality Food Services' - in this context QFS does not bear any relationship whatsoever to any identically or similarly named business that may exist. Readers will find it helpful to read the book with a copy of the standard to hand, and are strongly encouraged to read the complete text before taking any steps to prepare for certification to the standard.
Download or read book Food Safety Practices in the Restaurant Industry written by Nurhayati Khairatun, Siti and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-11-26 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, cases of food-borne illness have been on the rise and are creating a significant public health challenge worldwide. This situation poses a health risk to consumers and can cause economic loss to the food service industry. Identifying the current issues in food safety practices among the industry players is critical to bridge the gap between knowledge, practices, and regulation compliance. Food Safety Practices in the Restaurant Industry presents advanced research on food safety practices investigated within food service establishments as an effort to help the industry pinpoint risks and non-compliance relating to food safety practices and improve the practices in preventing food-borne illnesses from occurring. Covering a range of topics such as food packaging, safety audits, consumer awareness, and standard safety practices, it is ideal for food safety and service professionals, food scientists and technologists, policymakers, restaurant owners, academicians, researchers, teachers, and students.
Download or read book Food Safety Audits Plant Characteristics and Food Safety Technology Use in written by Michael Ollinger and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Auditing Food Safety written by Donald MacDonald and published by Chandos Publishing. This book was released on 2001-01 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Auditing for food safety has become a key feature in the food industry since the early 1990s. Unfortunately, in many cases it has been overcomplicated and badly understood. The consequences to businesses of getting it wrong are dire. Based on tried and tested procedures, this book enables the reader to understand the purposes of audits, how to prepare for them and how to benefit from them. The book considers auditing from the point of view of the auditor and the audited.
Download or read book Guidelines for Auditing Process Safety Management Systems written by CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 960 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the fundamental skills, techniques, and tools of auditing, and the characteristics of a good process safety management system. A variety of approaches are given so the reader can select the best methodology for a given audit. This book updates the original CCPS Auditing Guideline project since the implementation of OSHA PSM regulation, and is accompanied by an online download featuring checklists for both the audit program and the audit itself. This package offers a vital resource for process safety and process development personnel, as well as related professionals like insurers.
Download or read book Food Safety Culture written by Frank Yiannas and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-12-10 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food safety awareness is at an all time high, new and emerging threats to the food supply are being recognized, and consumers are eating more and more meals prepared outside of the home. Accordingly, retail and foodservice establishments, as well as food producers at all levels of the food production chain, have a growing responsibility to ensure that proper food safety and sanitation practices are followed, thereby, safeguarding the health of their guests and customers. Achieving food safety success in this changing environment requires going beyond traditional training, testing, and inspectional approaches to managing risks. It requires a better understanding of organizational culture and the human dimensions of food safety. To improve the food safety performance of a retail or foodservice establishment, an organization with thousands of employees, or a local community, you must change the way people do things. You must change their behavior. In fact, simply put, food safety equals behavior. When viewed from these lenses, one of the most common contributing causes of food borne disease is unsafe behavior (such as improper hand washing, cross-contamination, or undercooking food). Thus, to improve food safety, we need to better integrate food science with behavioral science and use a systems-based approach to managing food safety risk. The importance of organizational culture, human behavior, and systems thinking is well documented in the occupational safety and health fields. However, significant contributions to the scientific literature on these topics are noticeably absent in the field of food safety.
Download or read book Guide to Quality Management Systems for the Food Industry written by Ralph Early and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whenever I step into an aeroplane I cannot avoid considering the risks associated with flying. Thoughts of mechanical failure, pilot error and ter rorist action fill my mind. I try to reassure myself with statistics which tell me there is greater chance of injury crossing the road. The moment the plane takes off I am resigned to my fate, placing faith in pilots who are highly qualified and superbly trained for the task of delivering me safely to my destination. To be a passenger in an aeroplane is to express faith in the systems used by the airline. It is to express a faith in the quality of the airline's organisation and the people who work within it. The same is true of surgery. Thoughts of mortality are difficult to avoid when facing the surgeon's knife. However, faith in the surgeon's training and skill; faith in the anaesthetist and theatre technicians, faith in the efficient resources and quality of the hospital all help to convince that there is little need to worry. Apart from flying and surgery there are many facets of life which entail risk, but, knowing the risks, we willingly place our confidence in others to deliver us safely. In the consumption of food, however, few of us consider the risks. Everyday, if we are fortunate, we eat food. Food sustains and gives us pleasure. Food supports our social interactions.
Download or read book Food Safety Audits Plant Characteristics and Food Safety Technology Use in Meat and Poultry Plants written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
