Overview
An organisational chart in a food safety system is not about hierarchy. It is about clarity, accountability, and proof of control. Auditors are not looking for titles, they are looking for clear lines of responsibility that demonstrate who is accountable for food safety decisions at every level of the business.
The Organisational Chart Template has been written by a food safety auditor with over 20 years of auditing experience, having reviewed countless food safety systems across manufacturing, processing, and food service environments. It is built from direct exposure to what auditors accept immediately, what raises questions, and what triggers non-conformances.
This template removes ambiguity around roles and responsibilities and replaces it with a clean, professional structure that clearly demonstrates governance, authority, and accountability within your food safety system. It helps you move from informal knowledge in people’s heads to documented clarity that stands up under audit scrutiny.
Perfect For
- Food manufacturers and processors of all sizes
- QA managers and food safety practitioners
- Businesses preparing for HACCP, ISO 22000, SQF, BRCGS, or Freshcare certification
- Organisations strengthening governance and accountability
- Businesses that want to clearly demonstrate who is responsible for food safety
Key Features
✔ Written by a food safety auditor with 20+ years auditing experience
✔ Designed to meet audit and certification expectations
✔ Clearly demonstrates reporting lines and food safety accountability
✔ Supports leadership commitment and governance requirements
✔ Simple, clean format that auditors can assess quickly
✔ Fully editable to reflect your business structure and growth
What’s Included
- A fully editable Organisational Chart Template (FSP-1.3)
- Audit-ready format suitable for certification and regulatory reviews
- Clear structure to demonstrate roles, responsibility, and authority
- A foundational governance document that supports your food safety system
- A professional tool that integrates seamlessly with your food safety documentation
The outcome: certainty and confidence. Instead of relying on verbal explanations during an audit, you present a clear, documented structure that shows exactly who is accountable for food safety at every level. This template helps you move from uncertainty to control, reducing audit risk and strengthening trust with auditors, customers, and regulators.
