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Newsletter Volume 14, Issue 13
Thank you for spending part of your day with Food Safety Tech. You can see the most current news and more FSQA articles by visiting FST's Home Page. Until next week, Cheers! Rick Biros, Content Director, Publisher and Founder.
The Business of Food Safety
By: Michael Ciepiela, Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance, The Spice Lab
Food Safety and Quality Assurance is no longer just a safety net, it’s a springboard for sustainable growth. Organizations that embrace FSQA as a strategic initiative are positioning themselves as best-in-class in both operational excellence and brand integrity. These companies don’t just meet expectations, they set the benchmark for what quality and trust should look like in today’s food industry. Read Complete Article Published April 17
Hazards & Risk Management
The food industry is facing unprecedented challenges—from supply chain disruptions and evolving consumer preferences to new regulatory pressures. As global food safety risks continue to rise, companies need a proactive approach to safeguard their supply chains and protect consumers. This White Paper offers data-driven insights into the top five hazards and risks forecasted to impact food manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers worldwide. Using AI-powered predictive analytics, this report uncovers historical trends, risk forecasts for the next 12 months, and high-risk geographies and product categories.
Download White Paper Published March 18
Sustainability
By Ainsley Lawrence, Freelance writer
For food businesses, sustainability is no longer just an ethical consideration. It is a business imperative that impacts operational efficiency, brand reputation, and financial stability. However, achieving sustainability while adhering to food safety regulations requires strategic planning, investment in technology, and a commitment to transparency. This article will explore the intersection of food safety, sustainability, and waste reduction, highlighting strategies businesses can implement to maintain compliance while minimizing their environmental impact. Read Complete Article Published April 17
Great Quote
"I still get a little PTSD during mock recalls, flipping through endless pages trying to track where every raw material, packaging component, and finished product went. It’s a stressful reminder of how outdated systems can create major blind spots. And those blind spots don’t just affect audits, they impact decision-making, efficiency, and ultimately profitability." Michael Ciepiela, Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance, The Spice Lab
Beltway Beat
Ten of the samples analyzed by the FDA had detectable levels of PFAS, none of which had levels that would have exceeded the maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for PFAS if detected in public drinking water. Read Complete Article Published April 17
The Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) USA released a comprehensive white paper entitled “GRAS Reform: Food Safety Without Sacrifice” that advocates for an alternative to the total elimination of the ‘Self-GRAS’ pathway, focusing instead on eliminating the most hazardous chemicals while preserving access to safe, beneficial ingredients. Read Complete Article Published April 17
Upcoming Food Safety Virtual Conference
Broadcast: April 23 12:00pm to 1:45pm EST
Food Safety Supply Chain Management Virtual Conference
Using the FSMA 204 Extension to Improve Supply Chain Management and Business Efficiencies
Speakers:
April Bishop
Chief Food Safety Officer, Urban Farmers
Dr. Ben Miller
EVP of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, The Acheson Group
Eric Marshall
Partner, Leavitt Partners
Why You Should Attend... Although the FSMA 204 compliance date has been extended, there remains global momentum for traceability, with many downstream suppliers still requiring full traceability plans, consumers pushing for transparency, and businesses discovering unexpected benefits – providing cause of businesses to continue their drive to compliance without pause. The extension has provided time to develop and fine tune a robust, industry interoperable program.
Regardless of the regulation, a good traceability plan enhances brand reputation, operational efficiency, and risk management. Simply, it’s good business.
Join us in the virtual conference where you will learn the best practices of companies well into FSMA 204 compliance, potential pitfalls that you might encounter, how to navigate the complexities of FSMA compliance and finally, how to achieve end-to-end traceability across your supply chain. See Agenda & Speakers
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