NSAI provides a registration scheme for food operations wishing to have their food safety management systems independently verified. The voluntary scheme assesses the applicant's system against I.S. 343:2000 Food Safety Management incorporating HACCP.
I.S. 343 defines a documented food safety management system which incorporates the principles of HACCP and the supportive hygiene and infrastructural requirements essential for the production of 'safe' food. The standard is the recognised specification for food safety management systems and is applicable to all sectors of the food industry, from local food retailers and caterers to multinational processors.
Benefits of I.S. 343 based Food Safety Management (HACCP)
Cost-effective control of foodborne hazards
Proactive approach - identifying and controlling hazards
Complementary to other quality management systems
Assists in satisfying the provisions of Statutory Instrument 165 (2000)
Independent verification that the food safety management system is operating effectively
Benchmarking with best practices in the Food Sector by
Use of the NSAI Food Safety Management Mark
Increased confidence for customers/consumers
For those requiring an in-depth review of I.S. 343 NSAI provides a one day I.S. 343 Food Safety Management Workshop.
