Food Industry Quality Control Systems is a hands-on, ready-to-implement guide for establishing quality control programs in the food manufacturing/processing industry.

Features:

• Presents clear, concise knowledge for managers regarding quality control systems needed in food manufacturing
• Contains all of the necessary programs and forms required to ensure adequate food safety, including HACCP
• Helps food processors adhere to federal, state, and local regulations
• Includes a CD-ROM with supporting programs and customizable documentation

Food Industry Quality Control Systems is a 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 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, including HACCP, 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.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Quality Role and Function
3. Quality Control Systems Overview
4. Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Program
5. Quality Control Program Overview
6. Organization Chart
7. Good Manufacturing Practice Program
8. Pest Control Program
9. Allergen Program
10. Weight Control Program
11. Inspection Program
12. Sanitation Program
13. Metal Detection Program
14. Regulatory Inspection Program
15. Lot Coding Program
16. Customer Complaint Program
17. Receiving Program
18. Shipping Program
19. Specification Program
20. Recall Program
21. Supplier Certification Program
22. Hold Defective Material Program
23. Glass / Hard Plastic / Wood Containment Program
24. Loose Material Program
25. Security Biosecurity Program
26. Kosher Program
27. Organic Program
28. Environmental Program
29. Environmental Testing Program
30. Outside Audits
31. Social Responsibility Program
32. Continuing Food Guarantee Program
33. Contract Laboratory Testing Program
34. Record Keeping
35. Other Forms

Index

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