The importance of leadership in ISO 22000:2018 compliant food safety management systems

One of the main factors determining the effectiveness of food safety management systems (FSMSs) implemented in organizations operating in the food chain is the leadership and commitment of management at every level of the organisation’s structure. The article presents the importance of leadership for maintaining and improving the effectiveness of the system and creating a positive food safety culture. The requirements of ISO 22000:2018 relating to the tasks and responsibilities of managers of FSMSs and the principles of leadership assessment as part of system audits conducted by the certification body are also discussed. The article also proposes criteria and metrics that can be used by managers of organisations with FSMSs to assess their leadership and commitment to maintaining and improving the system.

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Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MEiN, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2022-2023).