SYSTEMS AND STANDARDS OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT USING IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY

This works presents systems and standards of quality management, which are used by food plants. It shows both obligatory systems and those, whose use by producers is voluntary. The BRC Global Standards for Food Safety and the International Food Standard IFS were chosen to the detailed analyses, because of their increasing use. Their implementation is important for ensuring the quality and safety of food for customers. Moreover, the possession of certificates is also one of the most important factors of enterprises' increasing competitiveness.