Complimentary On Demand Webinar: Understanding the new FSSC 22000 Version 4 and impacts for implementation and certificationIn December 2016, FSSC 22000 launched version 4. Some of the key changes include new requirements for food fraud protection (prevention of intentional product contamination), unannounced audits, introducing critical non-conformities, standardized audit report as well as transportation and storage, food service/catering and retail/wholesale industries.
Food Safety Scheme Comparison GuideLRQA has developed a guide which compares the different food safety standards and schemes and how they apply depending on your organization's activities and needs.
Food Safety ServicesThe food industry faces rising food safety, environmental and social customer demands, tougher stakeholder and government requirements, brand issues, impacts and growth and profitability concerns. As the food supply chain becomes more complex, the challenges surrounding your brand, reputation and shareholder value inevitably increase.
FSSC 22000 certification – for improved food safety performanceDeveloped by the Foundation for Food Safety Certification, FSSC 22000 represents a comprehensive approach to food safety risk management throughout the food supply chain.
FSSC 22000 Version 4 - What it means for the food sectorDownload this interview and learn more about FSSC 22000 version 4’s most significant changes which are the introduction of three new scopes for the food sector, the inclusion of unannounced audits and a greater focus on preventing food fraud.
FSSC 22000 version 4.1 - Overview guide of the new requirementsIn December 2016, FSSC 22000 launched version 4 of its international food safety management system certification scheme. The new version aims to make the GFSI-recognized standard more rigorous and consistent through the introduction of new requirements and an extension of scope.
How can Food Safety Practitioners Prepare for the FSMA Regulation?Are you ready for FSMA? Download this article from our Food Safety expert to gain insight on how FSMA will affect your organization.
Innovative Food Safety eLearning courses on the menu at LRQA - From HACCP to HARPC & FSPCALRQA is combining advances in communications technology with highly qualified instructors to offer the food industry an enhanced learning environment that supports participants to achieve their learning objectives and apply their new knowledge and skills in the workplace.
Mars, Wrigley & Cargill talk! With today’s complex supply chains, organizations of all sizes are struggling to find the best way to help assure food safety.
Preparing for a SMETA Audit WebcastJoin Katerina Liana, Area Technical Manager – Americas, in this 25 minute webcast covering what actions need to be taken to prepare for a SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) audit. Sedex is a not for profit membership organization that aims to improve ethical and responsible business practices in global supply chains.
Building safety and resilience in the food sector - Why you should ask where your food comes from…In this presentation, Vincent Doumeizel, Vice President – Food & Sustainability at LRQA discusses why a safe food supply chain is critical and what changes need to take place to feed a world of 10 billion people.
Verifying Suppliers – How to add transparency and visibility to your supply chainSupplier verification can seem like an overwhelming, but critical task. In this webinar Tim Ahn, Senior Technical Manager, Food Safety - LRQA Americas explains several approaches your organization can take to create a safe supply chain
Tackling the “Why” of Food SafetyAn introduction to addressing food safety culture and establishing an effective Food Safety Management System (FSMS) within your organization
ACP Europe: The journey to FSSC 22000ACP Europe was one of the first companies to receive FSSC 22000 certification from LRQA. FSSC 22000 is a complete certification scheme for food safety management systems and is endorsed by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
Weekly Roundup of Client Successes: Shangri-La, Harwich Haven Authority, and more choose LRQA for their assurance servicesWednesday, March 08, 2017Achieving certification to some of the world’s most widely-recognised international management system standards requires strategic planning, a strong internal team effort, coupled with a close working relationship with an independent and recognised provider of professional assurance services such as LRQA. These are just some of our clients whose achievements headlined last week.
LRQA at #GFSI17: The role of Certification in driving growth and capacity in the futureWednesday, March 01, 2017The food industry faces rising food safety, environmental and social customer demands, tougher stakeholder and regulatory requirements, brand issues, impacts and growth and profitability concerns. As the food supply chain becomes more complex, the challenges surrounding brands, reputation and shareholder value inevitably increase.
LRQA at #GFSI17: The role of FSMA - A new era for food companies and regulators alike in driving Food SafetyWednesday, March 01, 2017At one of the early morning sessions on day two of the GFSI Global Food Safety Conference being held in Houston, USA, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) spoke about the value of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) in driving global food safety.
FSSC v4: Prevention of Intentional Product Contamination Tuesday, February 28, 2017With the December 2016 release of FSSC 22000 version 4, one of the major elements of the revision included ‘prevention of intentional product contamination’ to improve the ability to address food fraud prevention and even further align with US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements.
Food Safety ConsortiumTuesday, November 28, 2017 - Friday, December 01, 2017Join LRQA in Schaumburg, IL at Food Safety Consortium, where many well respected industry experts converge to network and collaborate with other food safety professionals and peers.
NLS Food Quality SymposiumMonday, December 04, 2017 - Wednesday, December 06, 2017Join LRQA at the 9th Annual Food Quality Symposium, this conference features the ideal peer-to-peer networking environment for top level executives in Safety, Quality Assurance and many other related fields within the food industry.
GFSI Global Food Safety ConferenceTuesday, February 28, 2017 - Thursday, March 02, 2017Join LRQA at the GFSI Global Food Safety Conference where over 1,000 leading food safety specialists from over 50 countries come together to advance Food Safety globally.