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Driving to the Preventive Control Destination: Why Food Safety Solution Providers Should Have PCQI Certified Leaders

Author’s note — Caution: soapbox rant ahead! This will definitely come across as a soap-box-ish rant. As with any source of enlightenment and learning, the newly indoctrinated are historically known to be a bit overzealous and passionate about their newly gained knowledge, As someone recently certified with PCQI credentials, this

David Hatch November 13, 2019 No Comments

The Costs of Failing to Meet FSMA Requirements

Consider this hypothetical food safety situation: A manufacturing facility tests positive for bacteria. In response to the finding, they issue a voluntary recall. The decision-makers in the C-suite desire to limit the damage as much as possible in order to protect the brand and the bottom line, perhaps without fully understanding

David Hatch October 31, 2019 No Comments

Achieving FSMA Compliance with Food Safety Technology

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is no little-known piece of legislation in the industry today. As the defining rules have been finalized –⁠ and compliance dates have come and gone –⁠ manufacturers everywhere have felt the pressure of regulatory change. But is everyone on the same page when it

David Hatch July 3, 2019 No Comments

FSMA Produce Rule: What Produce Farms Need to Know

Like many aspects of food safety, the details surrounding compliance with industry regulations are complex. In efforts to protect consumers, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) has mandated prevention-based protocol for all sectors of the food industry, including produce farms. In fact, the Produce Rule presents its own nuances and requirements for which farms

David Hatch March 20, 2019 No Comments

Examples of FSMA Corrective Action Plans in Practice

It’s now widely known that the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requires all applicable facilities to implement comprehensive corrective actions as part of a compliant food safety effort. What many corporate food safety managers may not know, however, is that developing a robust corrective action plan is about more than simply

Corvium January 8, 2019 No Comments

7 Procedures You Are Required to Have in Your FSMA-Compliant Food Safety Plan

Now that the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is fully embedded in the food processing and manufacturing industry, every food brand is called to elevate its approach to food safety and transform reactive efforts into proactive plans. But if FSMA compliance has you struggling to understand and implement the proper regulations within

Corvium October 3, 2018 No Comments

How to Examine Your Compliance Obligations for a Viable Corporate Vision

Compliance is a hot topic in today’s food industry, as consumers push brands to demonstrate social responsibility and government agencies dig deeper into food safety realities. Companies all along the supply chain feel the pressure to ensure high-quality, compliant processes. In the C-Suite, executives are working to oversee these efforts and fulfill your organization’s

Corvium September 19, 2018 No Comments

Food Recall Statistics: Who’s Been Hit Hardest?

Food recalls happen much more often than the public typically realizes. However, when national attention spotlights a company recall, it has the potential to cause irreparable damage to the brand and even initiate liability consequences for decision-makers. As consumers become more informed about food safety issues and government agencies tighten their

Corvium September 12, 2018 No Comments

USDA Food Recalls: 3 Agriculture Trends That Heighten Your Plant’s Food Recall Risk

There’s a consumer-driven movement happening in the food industry, and it’s impacting the products you bring to market. As people become more informed about health and nutritional realities, interest in eating “clean” foods and maintaining organic diets has surged. In fact, statistics show that worldwide sales of organic food has risen 500% in

Corvium March 28, 2018 No Comments

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