Internal audits in food safety management systems are essential for ensuring the safety and compliance of our food supply. However, these audits are not without their share of challenges. From the competence of auditors to maintaining objectivity and dealing with...
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The High Cost of an Unhealthy Food Safety Culture
An unhealthy food safety culture can lead to increased risk of foodborne illness outbreaks, loss of sales, regulatory sanctions, loss of permits or licenses, lack of employee engagement, a negative work environment, lack of accountability, and damage to a company's...
Revamped and Ready: FSSC 22000 Version 6.0
Chief Operating OfficerExplore the essential role of teams like HACCP, food safety, occupational safety, and quality in strengthening security measures at food facilities. Learn how collaborative efforts enhance compliance and safety in the realm of food defense. FSSC...
A Recipe for Success: Achieving Food Safety Culture Compliance
By establishing and maintaining a strong food safety culture, companies can build consumer trust, prevent foodborne illness, and ultimately, protect their brand reputation.A food safety culture is the set of shared values, beliefs, and practices that an organization...
The Five Crucial Elements for Developing an Effective Supplier Monitoring Program
By monitoring and evaluating suppliers' performance, manufacturers can identify and address potential risks and non-conformances before they become major issues.In the food manufacturing industry, the safety and quality of products are of utmost importance. This is...
Communication Breakdown: Challenges in Food Safety Management System
Leaders play a crucial role in setting the tone and supporting communication efforts throughout the organization, ensuring that food safety remains a top priority.Ineffective communication can have serious consequences in the realm of food safety management. The food...
Food Safety: Identifying and Safeguarding Against Vulnerabilities
Identifying and safeguarding against vulnerabilities is a critical aspect of ensuring food safety and security. Training can be provided to employee to help them understand the importance of identifying potential vulnerabilities and taking steps to safeguard against...
How to Manage Your Internal Audit Program Like a Pro
Internal audits involve a comprehensive review of all aspects of the management system, from documents and policies to practices followed in the company.We all love to indulge in our favorite foods, but have you ever wondered how the food you consume is safe for you?...
Safeguarding the Future: Achieving Sustainable Food Safety Management through Effective CCPs Control
Controlling CCPs and managing food safety management systems sustainably is essential in ensuring the safety and quality of food products.Controlling Critical Control Points (CCPs) is a crucial aspect of food safety management systems, and it is essential to maintain...
Managing the Food Defense and Food Fraud Prevention Program
Intentional food contamination is a growing concern on a global scale, and it is necessary to identify, prevent, and respond to threats or intentional contamination of food, as well as protecting food against intentional substitution, dilution, or mislabeling of food...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Identifying CCPs with Decision Trees
Identifying Critical Control Points (CCPs) using decision trees is a useful tool for simplifying the process of establishing control measures and ensuring the safety and quality of food products.Critical Control Points (CCPs) are essential points in the food...
Why is HACCP Important in Food Industry?
Proper implementation of HACCP can be an effective tool in preventing foodborne illnesses, protecting the health of consumers, and ensuring the safety and quality of food products.The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system is a food safety...
The Cost of HACCP Failure: Peanut Panic: Inside the Jif Plant’s Salmonella Scandal of 2022
Proper implementation of HACCP can be an effective tool in preventing foodborne illnesses, protecting the health of consumers, and ensuring the safety and quality of food products.Food safety is a major concern for people around the world, and one of the most...
Unleashing Safe & Quality Food: The Power of GMP Compliance
Discover the latest updates to the Malaysian GMP standard, MS1514:2022, and why compliance is critical for food manufacturing.MS 1514:2022 Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for food manufacturing is a set of guidelines and standards developed by the Malaysian...
Are You Ready for the Transition to MS1514:2022 GMP for Food?
The updated standards aim to improve the safety and quality of food products manufactured in Malaysia, and all food manufacturers must comply with these new requirements.The latest version of MS1514:2022 Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for Food Manufacturing, has...
The Ultimate Guide to Auditing Your Food Supplier
Auditing your supplier can help you identify any areas where they may be falling short, allowing you to make improvements that can benefit both your business and theirs.Consumers in today's global market pay extra attention on the quality and safety of the food they...
5 Key Steps in Developing a Food Traceability System
Traceability systems have become increasingly important due to rising customer awareness and the complexity of supply networks.In recent years, food manufacturing companies have increased their focus on transparency and traceability of their products. This has become...
6 Key Food Safety Predictions for 2023
Food safety and quality software company Novolyze predicts more consumer demand for food traceability, as well as increased industry digitization, in 2023.As 2022 winds down, professionals in the food safety industry are looking back on the year's most noteworthy...
ISO 22000: Nonconformity and 6 Steps to Deal with It
Corrective action for nonconformity needs to be imposed wherever there is a failure to fulfill the requirements, and the Food Safety Management System needs to make sure that this happens.“There is no failure. Only feedback.” Robert Allen In any management system,...
A Guide to FSSC 22000 GMP Site Inspection
GMP site inspection ensures organizations’ pre-requisite programs are implemented and maintained to produce products of the highest quality and safety for consumers.FSSC 22000 version 5.1 clause 2.5.12 PRP Verification specifies the following requirements for GMP...