Recent trends in global food production, processing, distribution and preparation are creating an increasing demand for food safety implementation and certification in order to ensure a safer global food supply.
The food chain consists of the entire sequence of stages and operations involved in the creation and consumption of food products. This includes every step from initial production to final consumption. More precisely, it includes the production, processing, distribution, storage, and handling of all food and food ingredients. The food chain also includes organizations that do not directly handle food. These include organizations that produce feed for animals that produce food and for animals that will be used as food. It also includes organizations that produce materials that will eventually come into contact with food or food ingredients.
A preventative approach to food safety
Can help identify process improvements
Reduces the need for, and the cost of end product testing
Is complementary to quality management systems such as ISO 9000
Provides evidence of due diligence
Reduces the likelihood of product recall & adverse publicity
