British Food Journal · 2004 · 99 citations · 4 references
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The global food supply chain is driven by cost‑minimization, shifting production to the lowest‑cost producers, while quality management systems focus on compliance with third‑party and retailer standards and food safety systems target specific hazards and legal compliance. This paper seeks to identify the issues an organization faces when its management system prioritizes minimizing quality costs over producing safe, wholesome food.
Global food supply is developing within a commercial environment with an aim to source ever‐cheaper food, i.e. to move production to the least cost producer. Quality management systems are designed primarily to ensure compliance with third party and retailer standards. Food safety management systems principally control the specific food safety hazards associated with the product and ensure compliance with food safety legislation. This paper, seeks to identify the issues for an organization if their management system is focused primarily on minimizing quality costs rather than producing safe, wholesome food.
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