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Useful information dedicated to Food Safety Management Systems and the related documentation to maintain your FSMS.
Examples of popular FSMS are FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, GLOBALG.A.P., BRCGS, GMP, HACCP, etc.
In Part 3 of the BRCGS Issue 9 series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 3 (the Food Safety and Quality Management System). The Food Safety and Quality Management System requirement consists of 11 clauses (sections) and has 4 fundamental requirements. The following clauses are fundamental requirements: 3.4 Internal …
In Part 2 of the BRCGS Issue 9 series, we discuss the major changes under Requirement 2 (the Food Safety Plan – HACCP). The Food Safety Plan – HACCP requirement consists of 13 clauses (sections) and is a fundamental requirement in its entirety. PLEASE NOTE THE ENTIRE FOOD SAFETY PLAN …
We are going to start with Requirement 1, which deals with senior management commitment. As we know the starting point for any effective food safety management system is a commitment of senior management to the development of a positive food safety culture that ensures food safety. The standard places a …
Fully customizable basic Food Safety document templates including procedures, policies and forms. These documents are ideal if you own a small food business, including home-based and food truck businesses. (Based on the requirements of Regulations R638)
How do I achieve BRCGS Issue 9 certification? BRCGS Certification is usually considered extremely difficult, but it is not as difficult as most food industry organisations make it out to be. The BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety ensures effective management and assurance of product safety, quality, legality, and integrity. …
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GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody (CoC) certification is and what the audit entails? We explain the fundamentals and give audit tips.
Fully customizable HACCP and PRPs (GMPs) document templates including procedures, policies, forms, risk assessments and more. (Based on SANS 10330 and SANS 10049.)
Fully customizable GFSI Global Markets Programme intermediate level document templates including procedures, policies, forms, risk assessments and more.
There are no consumers who wittingly buy food that will either injure or cause a foodborne illness. Consumers trust food manufacturers that they have taken all necessary steps to ensure that the food sold to them is safe and meets their expectations. In this article, HACCP will be briefly discussed, …
Senior management commitment is a requirement for any successful business venture; be it the food industry, pharmaceuticals, an engineering firm, an advertising firm, or any other institution. There is no business initiative that could be a success without the commitment of senior leadership. The same applies to the implementation of …
Our step-by-step guide to get GLOBALG.A.P. Certification. We’re here to guide you through the process and ensure a seamless certification experience.
Wondering what’s new in GLOBALG.A.P. IFA V6? Find out how new digital tools and stronger sustainability standards are making farming safer, smarter, and more eco-friendly.
What is GlobalG.A.P? GlobalG.A.P. is an internationally recognised certified standard that ensures Good Agricultural Practices. GlobalGAP. outlines international standards that act as a safeguard for food safety, workers’ health and safety, animal welfare, and environmental protection. The focus is on agricultural produce, livestock, and aquaculture. GlobalGAP.’s objective is to promote …
As the retail market demands changed, the Global Food Safety Initiative had to update its benchmarking requirements to align with new food industry trends and information. In February 2020, the GFSI then released the new benchmarking requirements under GFSI V7.2. To maintain its GFSI recognition, GlobalG.A.P – a certification …
GlobalG.A.P. has introduced the new GlobalG.A.P. IFA V5.4. The constantly changing market demands pertaining to food safety practices in this rapidly changing global economy have accelerated into major adjustments of policies, regulations, and standards. It is for this reason that GlobalG.A.P. is continuously making efforts of updating its assessment criteria …
GlobalG.A.P. is a farm certification scheme that promotes good agricultural practices and the production of primary products in a safe manner while taking into account worker welfare and health. What is GlobalG.A.P.? Global Good Agricultural Practice (GlobalG.A.P.) is an internationally recognised certification standard that promotes Good Agricultural Practices under a …
In November 2020, FSSC 22000 published a new FSSC 22000 version to align with the latest GFSI requirements. The new FSSC 22000 V5.1 will come into effect on 1 April 2021, and all sites must be audited against Version 5.1 by 31 March 2022. There are only a few changes …
Give your Food Safety Management System documentation a kickstart with our time-saving fully customizable GLOBALG.A.P. IFA V6 document templates including, policies, procedures, forms, checklists and more. (Without Add-ons)
The main difference between ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 is that ISO 22000 is not GFSI recognised and FSSC 22000 is GFSI recognised. What does this mean and is it important? Other differences lie in the composition of ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 standards. Let’s have a look at each and …
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