Food Safety

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...

Food manufacturers must fulfill regulatory requirements related to hygiene and good manufacturing practices to successfully market their products as safe.  As the MS 1514:2022 Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) has been released, let's take a look at what are the key...

Now more than ever, food allergies need to be recognized by food manufacturers. If not diagnosed and treated correctly, a food allergy can cause serious health issues. In the new MS1514:2022 GMP, one of the new requirements added is allergen control. It is defined...

Leaders in the company must set the tone and support their staff in developing and maintaining the communication. - 5 mins readWhen it comes to communication with your interested parties on food safety, do you feel confident that every message and experience that...

Food safety culture is all about how an organization values their food safety. In order to build a great Food Safety Culture, we must ensure that the right people are in place. - 3 mins readFood safety culture has been a hot topic since the publication of FSSC 22000...

Food safety procedures must be in place to foster a strong safety culture. - 5 mins readThe Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) introduced the idea of a food safety culture in version 7 of its benchmarking requirements, bringing this topic to the forefront, since the...

To succeed in your efforts to build a strong food safety culture, everyone in the business must understand their role in food safety and why it's important. - 5 mins readHow do you build a food safety culture in your company? Some may have dealt with the company's...