Food safety audit failures repeat year after year because they’re behavior problems, not protocol problems. The compliance gaps auditors document result from daily habits that erode under production pressure and unsupervised moments. Facilities that break the cycle invest in training that builds compliant behaviors through regular on-the-job practice, not periodic knowledge events.
In the dynamic and complex food industry landscape, the role of a food safety consultant is crucial. They provide expert guidance, advice, and assistance to ensure food safety, hygiene, and compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Finalists were selected in the categories of SQF Auditing and SQF Practitioner Leadership
Audits come in a variety of types, but the three main audit types that will be covered here are Regulatory Audits, Internal Audits, and Mock Audits. The ways a company handles, conducts and views these three categories of inspections will set them up for success.
There are many ways to build a successful internal audit program. Taking the time upfront to identify the format, structure and team members is critical. In this article we discuss the key elements of a successful program and provide guidance to ensure that audits add value to the daily operations across the facility.
Conor Kearney, former Senior Vice President of Strategy and Operations, has been appointed CEO of FoodChain ID. He succeeds Brad Riemenapp, who passed away in May.
Technology can make a dramatic difference in achieving ISO compliance and helping companies meet growing stakeholder demand for more transparency, while providing real-time visibility across an enterprise.
For too long, annual food safety training has become an exercise in futility as you slowly PowerPoint your employees to sleep. The “retrain” corrective action has become the first solution for nonconformances, but it’s often a temporary fix. Train smarter, not harder by implementing the five cornerstones of teaching: legitimacy, authenticity, engagement, empowerment, and simplicity.
Food Technology Consulting and its team of consultants, trainers and auditors have been helping companies in the development, implementation, and maintenance of effective food safety programming for more than 20 years.
The food industry continues to face significant, simultaneous crises that threaten our food supply, including product and labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war, and climate change. As we look ahead to what’s coming in 2023, it’s clear that technology is key to managing these ongoing challenges.
