PAS 320:2023

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What is PAS 320 Developing and sustaining a mature food safety culture – Guide about?

When it comes to food safety, the common factor in many incidents and recalls is people. In response PAS 320:2023 gives organizations clear guidance on what a good food safety culture looks like.

Who is PAS 320 Developing and sustaining a mature food safety culture – Guide for?

Any organization of any size or purpose across the food chain, from primary production to final delivery to consumers. PAS 320:2023 might also be of use to:

• Educational institutions
• Trade associations
• Coalitions of action
• Professional bodies
• Certification and accreditation bodies
• Certification programme owners (CPOs) and regulatory bodies

What does PAS 320 Developing and sustaining a mature food safety culture – Guide cover?

PAS 320:2023 gives guidance on recognizing and maintaining a positive culture of food safety in any food organization, regardless of its size or focus.

It includes guidance on using a food safety culture maturity model against which organizations can assess their level of maturity to help foster cultural change that impacts on all functions and levels in a food organization. It covers the defined pre-requisites and taxonomy of organizational culture, with a food safety culture focus. Why should you use PAS 320 Developing and sustaining a mature food safety culture – Guide?

• It provides practical guidance on recognizing and maintaining a positive safety culture in any food organization.
• It will drive best practices throughout the industry that can proactively mitigate food safety risks by embedding a safety culture in food organizations, top down and bottom up.
• It can help increase confidence in food organizations and strengthen their risk management.

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PAS 320:2023 contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 2 on ending hunger, and achieving food security and sustainable agriculture, and Goal 3 on good health and well-being.