The ISO 9000 Quality System Applications in Food and Technology [Hardcover]

Author is a certified Quality Assurance Lead Auditor who has worked with more than 100 companies seeking ISO 9000 certification.
* One of the only books on ISO 9000 compliance written exclusively for the food industry.
* Examples are based on real-world cases (although company names and other identifying details are not included to protect privacy). These examples can be invaluable to food companies who want to avoid potential pitfalls.
* Relates ISO 9000 to other quality and safety assurance management systems.Preface.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

The Certification Effort.

ISO 9001:2000--The Revision.

Getting Started.

Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2000 Section 4.0).

Management Responsibility (ISO 9001:2000 Section 5.0).

Resource Management (ISO 9001:2000 Section 6.0).

Product Realization (ISO 9001:2000 Section 7.0).

Measurement and Analysis (ISO 9001:2000 Section 8.0).

Certification.

Auditors Are Human.

ISO 9000: The Envelope for the Food Industry (HACCP, GMPs, TQM, Malcolm Baldridge, and More).

Common Questions, Concerns, and Pitfalls.

Summary and Conclusions.

References.

Index. ...a must-read for anyone in the food industry considering the pursuit of certification. (Food Quality Magazine, 2001)

A technical reference...provides guidance and assistance in applying the requirements of the international standard ISO 9001 to food and food-related industries. (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001)

...a necessary and essential guidebook... (Food, Vol.46, No.1, 20lS&