7 Steps to Develop a Risk Mitigation Mindset

7 Steps to Develop a Risk Mitigation Mindset

In the food industry, leaders must create and maintain a food safety culture that empowers teams to identify and respond to issues before they become serious problems. The most effective path toward this culture is through a risk mitigation mindset. Risk mitigation is the process of understanding certain risks and threats, accepting that they exist, […]

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SQF Substitute Practitioners Explained

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Under the  Safe Quality Food (SQF) Code, Edition 9, substitute practitioners are now a mandatory component of your organization’s regulatory compliance. According to 2.1.1.4, Part B of the new SQF Code , site managers must designate a primary and at least one substitute practitioner for every site. While some may already have these designations under […]

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How Do I Become an SQF Practitioner?

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Under the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Code, every SQF-certified company must appoint an SQF Practitioner. Your company designated you their SQF Practitioner. But what does an SQF Practitioner do, and what are the requirements for becoming an SQF Practitioner? The SQF Practitioner is responsible for monitoring the development and maintenance of their facility’s SQF Program. […]

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How to Meet HACCP Requirements for SQF

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The Safe Quality Food Institute’s (SQFI) new code further bonds your SQF certification with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) compliance. Does your team fully understand Edition 9 requirements?  This blog will explore the relationship between the SQF Code, Edition 9 and HACCP and discuss the compliance requirements your site needs to meet for continued […]

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SQF Edition 9: 6 Key Changes for Food Manufacturing Professionals

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SQF Edition 9 is finally here! As facilities begin to implement the new code into their food manufacturing facility, it’s important to view this set of standards as an opportunity for continuous improvement. To begin your SQF System change management processes, consult this blog for an overview of the changes you’ll encounter within the new […]

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5 Tactics for Stronger Regulatory Change Management

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Beyond maintaining regulatory compliance, effective regulatory change management is critical to your food production and manufacturing business’s success and sustainability. Of course, the implementation process provides its own set of challenges depending on the company size, industry, breadth of regulatory guidelines, and so much more. However, companies can utilize an integrated approach to help plan, […]

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How to Impress a Buyer with Your Food Safety Plan

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After long months, you have carefully crafted a product you are certain customers will love; next is the ultimate goal: to see your product on store shelves or, better yet, featured on a menu. But how do you catch the eye of a buyer? A buyer’s concern beyond taste, appeal and marketability is the safety […]

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