by Kitty Appels & Rob Kooijmans | Feb 23, 2024 | Algemeen
IFS Food v8 Allergen Management requirement 4.19 Food safety matters. It builds our trust in food. Allergens can sneak in, making their management key. The IFS Food v8 standard, especially requirement 4.19, sets the scene. It outlines how to spot and control allergens...
by Kitty Appels & Rob Kooijmans | Feb 8, 2024 | Algemeen
In the dynamic realm of the food industry, conflicts are an inevitable part of our professional landscape. As quality managers overseeing the intricacies of food safety and standards, we often find ourselves navigating through various conflict scenarios. This post is...
by Kitty Appels & Rob Kooijmans | Dec 15, 2023 | Algemeen
Supplier Responsibility: Ensuring Integrity and Safety Suppliers play a pivotal role in the food supply chain, particularly under GFSI standards. They must ensure the integrity and safety of their products, a task that involves verifying the credentials of their own...
by Kitty Appels & Rob Kooijmans | Dec 12, 2023 | Algemeen
Identifying the Problem Have you encountered customer issues that required managerial intervention? Often, these stem from ignored food safety complaints. Senior management frequently steps in to resolve such grievances. This signals a major gap in handling customer...
by Kitty Appels & Rob Kooijmans | Sep 6, 2023 | Algemeen
In the rapidly changing landscape of the food industry, Quality Assurance (QA) professionals play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, consistency, and quality of the products that reach consumers. While the technical skills of these professionals are undoubtedly...