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OverviewIncreasing consumer expectations, government legislation and levels of competition have led to a growing number of standards and benchmarks against which food processors maybe measured and audited. These standards cover safety, quality, environment, social and economic criteria, all of which are comprehensively examined in this collection. This unique book provides food processors with a guide to the main types of audit, their importance, how to prepare for them and how to use them to gain a competitive advantage. It will be an essential resource for all quality assurance and production managers within the food industry as well as auditors from both government and third-party agencies. Full Product DetailsAuthor: M Dillon (Consultant) , C Griffith (University of Wales Institute, UK)Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Imprint: Woodhead Publishing Ltd Volume: 62 Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.500kg ISBN: 9781855734500ISBN 10: 1855734508 Pages: 232 Publication Date: 12 July 2001 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPart 1 The auditing process: Food standards and auditing; What auditors look for: A retailer’s perspective; Regulatory verification of safety and quality control systems in the food industry. Part 2 Safety and quality: Assessing supplier HACCP systems: A retailer’s perspective; TQM systems; Auditing HACCP-based quality systems; Laboratories and analytical methods: Quality control. Part 3 Other types of audit: Benchmarking; Environmental audits: Food processing and life cycle assessment; Auditing organic food processors.ReviewsThis book will be helpful as a training tool., Food Science and Technology Author InformationMike Dillon is an internationally recognised authority on food quality and safety systems. A qualified auditor, he has developed training programmes on auditing and advised many leading companies. He has also written well-known guides to HACCP systems and auditing skills. Dr Chris Griffith is Head of the Food Safety Research Group at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, and a well-known authority on food safety management. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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