Industry quality control systems

Industry quality control systems

Clute, Mark

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This is a hands-on, ready-to-implement guide for establishing quality controlprograms. After a sordid litany of recalls courtesy of the food industry, consumers are pointing the finger at companies that have failed to institute proper recall prevention techniques. While historical analysis shows no company isexempt from recall risk, most can be prevented with an efficient and verifiable quality control program. Authored by a 20-year food management specialist, "Food Industry Quality Control Systems" is the only single-source summary of basic quality control program requirements. With an emphasis on top-down management commitment, this book demonstrates the complete information collection process and essential program elements, including pest control, lot coding, organizational charts, specifications, supplier certification, and sanitation programs.This title lays the groundwork for Hazard Analysis Critical Control PointProgram (HACCP) Implementation. This valuable reference devotes an entire chapter to each of the program areas discussed for enhanced understanding of each. Additionally, it outlines a variety of sub-programs and functions, includingHACCP, a seven-principle framework that assists food manufacturers in ensuring comprehensive and sustainable food safety. The book conveniently includes all necessary forms and supporting programs on an easily adaptable, plug-and-play CD-ROM.This example-filled resource helps industry decision-makers answer these key questions: what will management's commitment to quality be; will top management provide the personnel and resources to create and maintain a thorough quality control program; who will run the quality program, and what will thereporting structure be; and, where will ideas regarding quality come from. This book is a springboard for food industry professionals to start their own quality protection program while adhering to federal, state, and local regulations. It is a clear and concise knowledge base that food safety and quality managers truly cannot afford to be without.

  • ISBN: 978-0-8493-8028-0
  • Editorial: CRC Press
  • Encuadernacion: Cartoné
  • Páginas: 510
  • Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2008
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés