Quality Management Systems for the Food Industry A Guide to Iso 9001/2

The ISO 9001/2 series of standards for Quality Management Systems is of increasing importance to the food & drink industry; it functions as an outward & visible sign to customers that the industry has a defined quality management system that has been independently appraised & is regularly audited. ISO 9001/2 certification can enable a company, to reduce the audit burden from a multitude of customers & can also help the manufacturer or distributor involved in auditing its own suppliers. Above all, it may improve the effectiveness of its own operation & profits. Quality Management Systems for the Food Industry describes what the standards are, what they mean & how to achieve them, & identifies both the potential benefits & limitations. It discusses choice of assessment house, whether to use consultants or not, & particularly points out the detail that assessors will be looking for. Guidance is given on the basic format for a suitable quality management system.Bolton, Andrew is the author of 'Quality Management Systems for the Food Industry A Guide to Iso 9001/2' with ISBN 9780834213333 and ISBN 0834213338.