An IFS certificate is valid for a maximum of 12 months. In order to receive a new certificate before it expires, an on-site audit must take place. However, in times …
FSSC 22000 releases Version 5.1
FSSC 22000 has published a new revision that will become mandatory on April 1, 2021. Learn what the background is and what changes you can expect below. The Global Food …
Food Safety Culture: New Legal Requirements at EU Level
The implementation of a food safety culture effectively reduces a company’s vulnerability to food fraud. This awareness is gaining ground, even at the highest political level. The EU Commission has …
Mandatory Unannounced Audits for BRCGS and IFS
Earlier this year, the Global Food Safety Initiative published Version 2020 of its benchmarking requirements. The consequences are significant: unannounced audits will become mandatory for all GFSI-benchmarked certification schemes. This …
Food safety in times of Corona – New BRCGS audit protocols
The confidence of consumers and customers in food safety must be maintained at all times, and perhaps even more so at times of crisis. Standards and certification continue to play …
Corona & Standards: Which Standards and Certifications are available?
In recent weeks, many of our clients have asked whether there are any ISO standards that will help them navigate through the corona crisis. The bad news: there are no …