The obstacles effecting the implementation of qms ISO 22000 in Libyan food organizations

The number of food institutions with quality management system ISO 22000 certification around the world have increased significantly in recent years in developing and developed nations. The new standard ISO 22000 is a method for an institution to show external and internal customer satisfaction, and show continuous enhancement of their products and services. In Benghazi only two food factories private sector institution have ISO 22000 certification. The low number of certification indicated that there are obstacles influencing these institution getting ISO 22000 certification. In similar nations, for example, Egypt they have more than three hundred institutions applicator QMS ISO 22000. Thus, the aim of this research was "distinguish and analyze the obstacles that influence the implementation of QMS (quality management system) ISO 22000 in Libyans Food". In different countries around the world, many food organizations faced obstacles to adoption QMS ISO 22000. Due to the shortage of empirical study on obstacles influence, this new standard, conceptual framework was conducted and developed. This research was conducted to get an understanding and more profound these obstacles. This study presented a thorough list of obstacles and an in-depth understanding of them, some of the obstacles has been classified as unique in the culture of Libya that have not reported before in literature. The most of obstacles are compatible with obstacles reported in over the world. Thus, this study contributed in enriching the literature of this field and filled the gap in knowledge in Libyan researches. Some recommendations have been drawn from this research.