Content relating to Food Safety

Whether you are a food manufacturer, quality assurance professional, or compliance officer, understanding the intricacies of BRCGS is essential for staying competitive and building consumer trust. 

In the food industry, ensuring the safety of both products and employees is a continuous responsibility. While there is a designated "Work Safe Month" to highlight safety practices, the reality is that every month is Work Safe Month in the food industry. This blog explores the key food safety standards—GFSI, BRCGS, SQF, IFS, and FSSC—and how they contribute to not only maintaining food quality but also ensuring the safety of workers throughout the food and beverage industry. 

In the food industry, ensuring the safety of both products and employees is a continuous responsibility. While there is a designated "Work Safe Month" to highlight safety practices, the reality is that every month is Work Safe Month in the food industry. This blog explores the key food safety standards—GFSI, BRCGS, SQF, IFS, and FSSC—and how they contribute to not only maintaining food quality but also ensuring the safety of workers throughout the food and beverage industry. 

Food Safety Standards and how to scale and implement effective training

In the realm of food, food safety is not just a Global Standard but a fundamental, impacting global health, economies, and sustainable development. Efforts to promote food safety globally are spearheaded by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), their mandate is to invite everyone in the food supply chain to play their part in making food safe – from farm to plate. These efforts are underpinned by various internationally and nationally recognised food safety Standards to provide a more consistent and structured approach to total food safety management at large. 

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.

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.

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.

How to ace your GFSI Audit - Everything you need to know about GFSI Training requirements