Food
Safety management system (FSMS) is defined as the part of an organization’s
overall management system. This system consists of policy, objectives,
processes, programs, etc. These aim to eliminate food related hazards and
ensure food is safe to consume. The latest version of this standard is the ISO
22000:2005 standard. Following are the benefits of implementing an Food Safety
Management System:
- Minimizes the
occurrence of food safety related incidents
- Minimizes
the likelihood of contracting food borne diseases
- Ensure compliance to
Food Safety legislation
- Enhance Food
Safety performance of supply chain
- Boost perception of the
corporate image as “safe food manufacturer or service providerâ€
- Open doors to qualify
as a global food supplier
- Enhances stakeholder
confidence through implementation of hazard controls by the
Organization
- Embeds food safety
culture into the organizational culture
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