Blog Articles

In the ever-evolving landscape of food safety management, the integration of innovative technology emerges as a game-changer.  This article will explore the relationship relationship between technology and food safety, providing insight into how innovative solutions can empower a proactive approach to ensuring the highest standards in global food safety and act as a critical enabler for a safer and more transparent food supply chain.

The 2024 Climate Action Amendments to ISO Management System Standards represent a significant effort by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) to integrate climate considerations into a wide range of management standards. These amendments were introduced in support of the ISO London Declaration on Climate Change and aim to ensure that organisations incorporate climate change considerations into their management systems, enhancing their effectiveness in achieving intended outcomes.

ISO 27001 is a globally recognised standard for managing information security. It sets out the criteria for an information security management system (ISMS). Over time, updates to the standard reflect evolving threats, technologies, and best practices in information security. The differences between ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 27001:2022 are part of the standard’s evolution, addressing the need for organisations to better manage and protect their information assets.

Many in the Australian food industry had more than acceptable food safety programs in place before the pandemic, yet still faced unprecedented challenges as it unfolded. Supply chains and business continuity were most significantly impacted, and a new level of risk management evolved, above and beyond any seen previously. Across the industry cleaning, hygiene, and sanitation practices have been transformed and a much sharper focus has developed around sustainability.

As we navigate the dynamic terrain of social compliance in Australia and New Zealand, we find a landscape in rapid evolution. With the growing demand for standardised ESG measures, increased regulatory scrutiny worldwide, and a surge in consumer demand for ethically sourced products, businesses are being pushed towards a new era of transparency and accountability.

The number of people impacted by modern slavery increases dramatically from year to year, with women and children still disproportionately the most vulnerable. According to the Global Estimates of Modern Slavery: Forced Labour and Forced Marriage report, produced in collaboration between the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Walk Free, and the International Organization for Migration, the latest global estimates indicate that 50 million people were living in modern slavery in 2021.

At Intertek SAI Global, an auditor’s entire reason for being is to make every business better, safer, and more successful. The only way to do this is through reviews, feedback, and ongoing support and encouragement.

Have you been asked to get GFSI Certified? What does this mean and how do you know which GFSI recognised Standard is right for your organisation? In this article, we explore the answers to these questions, as well as provide some tips to implement and achieve certification:

It is impossible to be too prepared for a food safety audit and every audit presents an opportunity for your facility to continually evolve to be better. Audits are not an end in themselves, nor are they a time for pointing fingers and finding fault. Audits do not start because an auditor arrives to perform them. Rather, audits happen because the purpose is to determine if your system is working as it should. Audits identify gaps and shortcomings, after which the team has an opportunity to make any corrections necessary to align with the food safety program so that the process is safe, effective, efficient and consistent throughout all locations. When a strong food safety culture is embedded in an organisation, half the work of audit preparation is already done.