What is ISO/TS 26030-Guidance on using ISO 26000:2010 in the food chain about?
ISO/TS 26030 discusses guidance social responsibility and sustainable development. ISO/TS 26030 is an international standard on the guidance on using ISO 26000:2010 in the food chain to improvise the performance of an organization.
ISO/TS 26030 guides on using ISO 26000:2010 in the food chain by focusing on the major aspects from its seven core subjects, namely organizational governance, human rights, labor practices, environment, fair operating practices, consumer issues, and community involvement and development.
The main objective of ISO/TS 26030 is to help organizations in the food chain, regardless of their size or location, to draw up a list of recommendations and move towards a more socially responsible behaviour.
Who is ISO/TS 26030-Guidance on using ISO 26000:2010 in the food chain for?
ISO/TS 26030 on guidance on using ISO 26000:2010 in the food chain is useful for:
- Food organizations
- Ergonomists
- Senior leadership team in organizations
- Organization's board members
Why should you use ISO/TS 26030-Guidance on using ISO 26000:2010 in the food chain?
Social responsibility is “the responsibility of an organization for the impacts of its decisions and activities on society and the environment, through transparent and ethical behavior.” It can be also understood as a tool for innovation and competitiveness now and for future generations.
ISO/TS 26030 provides you with guidelines for social responsibility, human rights, challenges in the food chain, labor practices, fair operating practices, consumer issues.
The guidelines provided by ISO/TS 26030 assist you in effectively assessing and addressing social responsibilities, improvise dialogue with stakeholders, improved social cohesion, differentiation from the competition, better reputation, improved economic and industrial performance, a better view of investors, donors, sponsors, etc. and lead to positive impacts on the internal and external environment.
By adopting ISO/TS 26030 the user can improve the social responsibility of organizations and help in sustainable development, including health and the welfare of society.