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Understanding USDA APHIS Contingency Planning and Training Rule Implementation The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has mandated comprehensive emergency planning requirements for facilities handling regulated animals. This regulation impacts research institutions, animal exhibitors, dealers, and transportation services across the United States. Key Compliance Requirements for Animal Facilities Under the Contingency Planning and […]
British Retail Consortium (BRC) is used to satisfy the GFSI audit, which is the Global Food Safety Initiative, the main body that oversees all other audits. In this blog, we will discuss BRC and some tips to use. First tip: Mock audits are a must! I cannot stress enough how important a mock audit is […]
When creating a HACCP program, there are a number of important components that are sometimes overlooked or aren’t fully implemented. Certification auditors will note these errors, which may prevent your business from achieving the certifications that you need. Below are some of the most common errors and how to mitigate them: Mistake #1: Lack of […]
Food safety systems are a key part of the food production industry, designed to allow the large-scale production of food in a safe and clean environment. Having certain plans and processes in place protects consumers from physical, chemical, and biological contamination of the food they buy. Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans achieve […]
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