A Review of SQF Edition 8 Food Safety Code for Manufacturing
The implementation timeline for the newly released SQF scheme for manufacturers is January 2, 2018. Safe Quality Food Code Edition 8 introduces new, more stringent requirements as well and clarifies existing expectations.
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Implementing SQF 8.0 Systems – Effective CAPA and Root Cause Analysis
Corrective Action and Preventive Action (“CAPA” for short) has always been a best practice requirement in the manufacturing sector. In the food industry, corrective action may not have been as vigorously enforced as in other regulated industries.1 Borrowing from the tenets of ISO business standards, the most advanced food safety quality management systems such as SQF (Safe Quality Food) require robust CAPA programs.
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What is your PCQI training strategy?
The US Congress passed FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) on December 20th, 2010 and President Obama signed it into law on January 4th, 2011. Implementing Preventive Controls for Food Safety Section 103 of the act is about implementing Preventive Controls for food safety. The “rule” —cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) and Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food rule (“PCHF” rule, 21 CFR Parts 1, 16, 106, 110, 114, 114. 117, 120, 123,129, 179 and 211) — requires registered facilities, unless exempt, to: Have a written food safety plan Perform a hazard analysis […]
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How to develop an effective internal audit program to meet SQF requirements
The SQF code requires that an internal audit program be developed and implemented. An internal audit procedure must therefore be created identifying the scope and frequency of the audits as well as assigned responsibilities. The procedure must reference an internal audit schedule which is approved by the senior site manager, who provides support and resources […]
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FSMA Compliance – Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
Under new FSMA requirements (Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food), the Food Safety Plan is not a stand-alone program. Indeed, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) constitute the foundations of the food safety system.
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When to pitch the potato salad
In Southern BC, we can take our fridges for granted—well, most of the time. There are times when weather, wildlife and wear can take a toll on the 7,200 kilometres of poles and wires we maintain, so it’s important to be prepared for unexpected power outages.
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Measuring Food Safety Culture in Your Organization
Back in 2008, Frank Yiannas, Vice President of Food Safety for Walmart and former Vice Chair of GFSI published a book titled “Food Safety Culture, Creating a Behavior-Based Food Safety Management System.”
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Don’t Miss the Upcoming Sensory Science Symposium
The 12th Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium will bring together industry and academia, leading pioneers and emerging experts in sensory and consumer science.
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Consultation under way on proposed Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR)
As mentioned in a previous post (see Safe Food for Canadians Action Plan – Latest developments), the proposed Safe Food for Canadians Regulations are designed to strengthen food safety in Canada. The proposed regulations consist of 4 key elements: Licensing, Preventive Controls, Traceability and Preventive Control Plans (PCP). A public consultation is currently under way. Closing date for comments is April 21, 2017.
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Food Safety Funding Available in British Columbia
The BC post-farm food safety program launched in December 2016 and will run till January 31st, 2018. Under this cost-sharing initiative funded by the Canadian federal and BC governments, BC food and beverage manufacturers are encouraged to adopt enhanced food safety practices and develop a food safety culture. The program enables eligible businesses to access up to $35,000 dollars towards the implementation of food safety and traceability systems.
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