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Read more on SQF Food Safety System Validation and Verification
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SQF Food Safety System Validation and Verification

System verification is an important component of SQF. Third-party audit stats for SQF often show that this element is non-compliant.  Verification confirms that the Food Safety Management System is functioning as planned. The purpose of verification is to demonstrate that the food safety plan is science-based and that CCP is effective at controlling the significant…

Read more on SCFR (Safe Food for Canadians Regulations) – An Overview
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SCFR (Safe Food for Canadians Regulations) – An Overview

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...

Read more on What is your PCQI training strategy?
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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…

Read more on BRC or SQF, becoming certified to a GFSI-recognised standard
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BRC or SQF, becoming certified to a GFSI-recognised standard

Governments in Canada and the US are modernising their food safety legislation to ensure consumer protection and to align with that of key trading partners. Meanwhile, large retailers, distributors and manufacturers continue to support and demand implementation of global food safety standards to meet market demands. Standards such as Safe Quality Food (SQF) or British…