Content relating to Food Safety

Watch this webinar on demand to learn how to shake up your food safety program and truly control allergens more effectively in your facility and within your products.

Brian Neal, Technical Manager for SAI Global, defines food fraud, allocation of responsibilities, key areas to watch for food fraud and tips for risk mitigation.

In line with the current operating environment, there have been several key food safety scheme updates that may impact your audit process. Where feasible, SAI Global Assurance can facilitate a remote audit with the integration of smartphones, videos and audio technology.

Supply chains have become more complex, often resembling vast webs of direct and indirect suppliers, and the food industry is particularly vulnerable when it comes to risks that can occur deep within those chains.

Risk management focuses on reducing vulnerabilities and adopting a systematic approach to assessing food production and supply chain security. A good mitigation plan will anticipate as many challenges as possible. It will also include procedures to ensure that new and emerging threats are identified and considered.

As consumers become more conscious of the choices they make, food manufacturers and retailers need to respond appropriately. This whitepaper reviews the challenges and benefits of sustainable seafood production. We discuss sustainability certifications, supply chain challenges and the dangers of food fraud.

Pet food industry is the most regulated industry in US. When developing an environmental monitoring program, you must decide which pathogens are likely to be introduced into your plant and hence which you will monitor for. An effective Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) for pathogenic bacteria is critical to mitigate against risk of contamination.

Intentional adulteration (IA) is a relatively new concern. It differs from ‘fraudulent’ adulteration in that its intent is not economic gain but rather to cause widespread harm. It is a growing concern for food safety bodies. To counter this threat, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) a new rule to help safeguard against IA.

Do you know the difference between Verification and Validation? Struggling? Then watch this webinar to finally understand the difference between these 2 essential elements of your food safety programs.