Food Safety Culture : IFS Food Version 8
Food safety culture is crucial for organizations in the food industry. It ensures that the products they make, handle, and deliver are safe, of high quality, and comply with the law. The latest version 8 of the International Featured Standards (IFS) Food emphasizes...
Auditing Against IFS Food Version 7 or Version 8
Auditing against IFS Food Requirement 1.2.2.2 Specific Situations and Version Applicability The IFS Food Standard has undergone several versions. Each version has introduced improvements and updated requirements. In this article we provide you more clarity on which...
Food Safety Day June 7 2023
Every year, we globally celebrate an official Food Safety Day. This year, on June 7, 2023, the focus is on Standards. During a recent webinar, Kitty Appels and Bruno Sechet discussed several crucial changes in the standards and highlighted key points to assist you in...
Understanding Food Fraud and Food Defense
Food Fraud & Food Defense Safeguarding the Integrity of the Food Industry In the fast-paced and interconnected world of the global food industry, nothing is more vital than ensuring the safety and authenticity of the food products we consume. At the heart of this...
Successful QA-career
Investing in Professional Development for Success QA-career in a New Role Embracing the Journey Transitioning to a new job is both exciting and daunting. As you embark on this professional journey, you'll encounter unfamiliar challenges. And...
Hygiene Indicator Organisms
How to Monitor the Hygiene Indicator and Microbial Contamination in Food Production? Maintaining the highest standards of hygiene in food production facilities holds utmost importance in safeguarding consumer health and well-being. Strict adherence to hygiene...
Challenges of Microbiological Sampling Plans
Microbiological Sampling Plans In the food industry, safety and quality are paramount. They require our constant attention and proactive measures. Among the tools available, a robust Microbiological Sampling Plan serves as a linchpin of success. It empowers food...
Surviving the Regulatory Maze
Surviving the Regulatory Maze: Challenges and Solutions for Quality Managers in the Food Industry Ensuring the safety and quality of food products is paramount in the food industry. A single bad batch of contaminated food could cause severe consequences for...
Why Effective Allergen Management is Critical
How to Convince Your Management about the Importance of Implementing Allergen Management As a food safety professional, you understand the importance of allergen management in ensuring the safety of food products for consumers with food allergies. However, convincing...
Overcoming the Challenges of Cleaning and Disinfection
Hygiene Hazards in the Food Industry: Overcoming the Challenges of Cleaning and Disinfection Cleaning and disinfection are essential processes in the food industry to ensure the safety and quality of food products. However, these processes pose various challenges that...
Defining RASCI in Food Safety Procedures
RASCI Tips for Ensuring Clarity and Accountability In the food industry, safety is paramount. From growers and producers to processors and retailers, everyone has a role to play in ensuring that the food we eat is safe and of high quality. Defining RASCI - that is,...
WHY HACCP is a Challenge for the QA-department
WHY HACCP is a Challenge for the QA department Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is a food safety management system that has become an industry standard for ensuring the safety of food products. The HACCP system involves identifying and controlling...