Food Safety

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...

The latest version, FSSC 22000, version 6.0, was published in the beginning of April 2023. There will be a 12-month transition period between 1st April 2023 and 31st March 2024. After 31st March 2024, no audits will be conducted against FSSC 22000 version 5.1.FSSC...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Chief Operating OfficerStruggling with internal audits? Use this practical FSMS guide to find gaps, fix weaknesses and uplift food safety performance quickly. Internal audits involve a comprehensive review of all aspects of the management system, from documents and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Understanding the difference between food safety and food defense helps everyone detect and respond to contamination issues in your food manufacturing facility.Food defense vs. food safety, are they the same? When it comes to shielding your company and its customers...