Expanded Services Aim to Improve Certification Audit Readiness and Compliance with Global Food Safety Standards
Sustainability is at the forefront of every industry, including the food industry, as it is driven by consumer demand and regulatory pressures. Food industry professionals must be knowledgeable and flexible about the current regulatory drivers to ensure compliance with these requirements and maintain competitiveness in the market.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the fiscal year (FY) 2026 user fee rates for importers approved to participate in the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) and accreditation and certification bodies interested in participating in the Accredited Third-Party Certification Program (TPP).
Proprietary supplier audits can be beneficial in helping organizations benchmark competency against standard requirements. These audits, while not considered certifications, can be used to better understand the supplier base and build confidence across the supply chain.
The updated version of the FSSC 22000 scheme integrates the requirements of ISO 22003-1:2022, strengthens the requirements to support organizations in their contributions to meeting the UNs’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and incorporates feedback of the Version 6 development survey.
The final guidance includes recommendations on the requirements to analyze the hazards in food; evaluate a potential foreign supplier’s performance and the risk posed by the food; and determine and conduct appropriate foreign supplier verification activities.
The courses, developed for individuals conducting self-assessments and verification audits of the FDA Retail Food Program Standards, are now open for registration.
The American National Standards Institute gave authority to Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
The UK-based company is interested in leveraging Alchemy’s People Assurance solutions.
Although an important term in the world of food safety, we need to think about what this term means to consumers.
