INSIGHT INTO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IFS FOOD VERSION 8 REQUIREMENTS IN THE FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: KEY STEPS AND BENEFITS
Food safety is essential throughout the entire food chain. An efficient Food Safety Management System (FSMS) establishes a robust foundation for ensuring food safety by identifying and reducing risks, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting the continuous adaptation to emerging hazards a...
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| Language: | English |
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Alma Mater Publishing House "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacau
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Scientific Study & Research: Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Industry |
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| Online Access: | https://pubs.ub.ro/?pg=revues&rev=cscc6&num=202404&vol=4&aid=5690 |
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| Summary: | Food safety is essential throughout the entire food chain. An
efficient Food Safety Management System (FSMS) establishes a robust foundation
for ensuring food safety by identifying and reducing risks, enhancing operational
efficiency, and supporting the continuous adaptation to emerging hazards and control
methods. This research focused on the implementation and updating of the FSMS in
accordance with the requirements of the latest version of the IFS (International
Featured Standards) Food standard, version 8 (v8), an internationally recognized
standard for food safety, quality, and compliance in the supply chain. The study
employed the action research method, combining the theoretical analysis of
specialized literature with practical application in a food company, with the aim of
facilitating the implementation process by identification of the key steps for the
successful implementation of IFS Food v8 requirements. A case study is presented
that analyzes the evolution of the FSMS in a food company, starting with the
implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with the ISO
9001:2000 standard. This system was gradually adapted and improved in line with
changes in food safety standards, ultimately achieving certification in accordance
with the requirements of IFS Food v8. Addressing relevant aspects has enabled us to
highlight and classify the principal benefits of this implementation. This study
contributes to the documentation aimed at enriching perspective and addressing
multidisciplinary challenges in the field of FSMS. Also, it provides valuable insights
for companies interested in implementing the IFS Food v8 standard, and easier
access to emerging business opportunities in the food market. |
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| ISSN: | 1582-540X |