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FSSC 22000 poised for explosive growth, predicts chief
The food safety management scheme FSSC 22000 is set for explosive growth over the next three years as increasing numbers of major food processors and retailers switch to using the system, said the organisation’s chief Fons Schmid.
New 22000 Implementation Options
22000 Tools now offers another level of the 22000 Project Manager™ Implementation Package for the small business. The 22000 Small Business Package provides a guided implementation complete with all the step-by-step implementation tools offered in the Corporate 22000 Project Manager Package with a special price.
American Canyon Winery achieves ISO 22000 Certification
Sonoma Wine Company’s (SWC) American Canyon winery received ISO 22000 certification last week making them the first US winery to achieve ISO 22000, the international standard of food safety in the ISO quality management series.
How does a company begin down the path to ISO 22000or FSSC 22000?
Our quality systems professionals have outlined the steps that they use in developing quality management systems with clients. We will cover each step in detail. You can use this as a guide for planning your project.
FSSC 22000 Certification: Who issues certificates?
In order to receive an FSSC 22000 Certificate you will need to have a Certification Audit performed by an associated certification body. This is an accredited organization. At this time those organizations include:
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22000 Certification Project Manager
We are happy to announce our newest, most comprehensive tool for managing your 22000 Food Safety Management System implementation project. The 22000 Project Manager outlines the management system step-by-step, from start to finish, providing all of the training, guidance, tools and documentation needed to implement the 22000 FSMS.
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How to conduct an ISO 22000 Gap Analysis
New FREE Online Gap Analysis Manager shows you how to conduct the gap analysis.
Food Packaging Safety Webinar
Active and Intelligent Packaging Technologies: A Food Safety and Quality Perspective In this food Safety training understand elements of active and intelligent packaging technologies for food safety and quality. Why Should You Attend: From food safety and quality perspective, traditional packages are passive barriers to delay the detrimental environmental effects on the food product. Increased [...]
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FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Moves Forward!
Released by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), a copy of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (S. 510) was released this week. The bill is expected come to the Senate floor in September.
Improving Capacity to Prevent Food Safety Problems
Many of the changes and responsibilities fall on the FDA, but there are also requirements for Food Facilities. Here are some highlights of sections that will impact Food Facilities directly: