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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.

In a rapidly changing business environment, the role of assurance professionals is constantly evolving to adapt to global risks, new technologies, industry trends, and evolving customer needs. To prepare for the shifting business landscape of the future, we have identified 8 key trends that are emerging across assurance, auditing and business management.

Within Australia, food and beverage packaging makes up 43.3% of Australia’s $2.7bn (2023) packaging industry, and so it is a complete no-brainer when it comes to considering the recycled content verification scheme to valid recycled content claims.

Protecting your people through social compliance audits is a moral imperative. ​ Did you know that taking a strategic, people-focused approach to social audits contributes directly to risk reduction, operational improvements, and liability minimisation? ​

In recognition of World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the global call is for organisations to shift their focus from merely achieving compliance to genuinely committing to elevated standards in workplace health and safety.

This Earth Day, we are exploring the theme of climate education, as a key mechanism to reduce climate impact. There are several streams of action for Earth Day this year, and one key theme is climate education, while additional conversations focus on reduction of plastic. 

This Earth Day, we are exploring the theme of climate education, as a key mechanism to reduce climate impact. There are several streams of action for Earth Day this year, and one key theme is climate education. Read and View our interview with Susanne Orme, our Sustainability Training Specialist.

Chain of Custody and Independent Assessment of Cotton Consumption. As part of the Intertek Brand, we are fortunate to have access to content that is insightful and meaningful globally and locally in Australia and New Zealand. In this webinar the team from Intertek delve into the world of sustainable cotton production.

Watch the webinar to understand what this means and how it will impact your business, as well as the transition requirements and updated deadlines.