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Discover the FAO/WHO guide on risk analysis for food safety emergencies, a must-read for government food safety professionals. This guide offers crucial strategies for risk management, risk assessment and risk communication. Enhance your food safety standards with TSI Quality Services. #TSI #TSIqualityservices #FoodSafety #FAO #RiskAnalysis #FSER #FoodControlSystem FAO World Health Organization #government

600 million people worldwide suffer from foodborne infections, highlighting the critical need for robust food safety measures. At #Henkel, we prioritize societal well-being and support our business partners through risk assessment, regulatory assessment, and analytical assessment. Ensuring the implementation of efficient food safety management systems is crucial in addressing this global challenge. #RiskAssessment #RegulatoryAssessment #AnalyticalAssessment

🔍 Food Risk Assessment: Ensuring the Safety of Food Products 🍽️ At Nexus Labs, we understand the critical importance of food risk assessment in maintaining the safety and quality of food products. Our expert, Waad Almuqhim, recently delivered an insightful session on the SFDA guidance and requirements, highlighting the key steps and best practices in this essential process. Food risk assessment helps identify potential hazards, assess their risks, and implement effective control measures. By adhering to SFDA guidelines, we ensure that our food products meet the highest safety standards, protecting consumers and maintaining their trust. Stay informed and stay safe with Nexus Labs! #FoodSafety #RiskAssessment #SFDA #NexusLabs #QualityAssurance #FoodIndustry

Our risk consultant Dipon Sarkar, Ph.D. will be sharing his expertise in the upcoming The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology - AIFST workshops in Melbourne. If you're looking to gain some practical insights in the areas of food risk assessment and food recall, check out these workshops. #riskassessment #AIFST #foodrecall #foodregulation

Effective food safety risk assessments are the backbone of protecting public health, brand reputation, and the integrity of the food supply chain. 🌐 Our latest article and video feature FoodChain ID’s Karen Everstine, who breaks down the essential steps to conducting thorough risk assessments. Here’s a quick overview of the 3 crucial aspects: 1️⃣ Identify Baseline Risks and Vulnerabilities Understand historical trends and persistent issues to build a strong foundation. 2️⃣ Monitor Current and Emerging Risks Stay ahead by analyzing recent regulatory alerts, supplier updates, and market conditions. 3️⃣ Analyze Comprehensive Data & Continually Monitor for New Risks Integrate diverse data sources and continually adapt to new challenges. Explore the full insights to enhance your food safety practices and stay compliant with industry standards. 👉 Continue reading our blog here: https://buff.ly/3z5yJGU #foodsafety #riskmanagement #supplychain #compliance #foodindustry #foodsafetyrisk #risk

🌟 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐏, 𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐏, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐏: 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 🌟 In the world of food safety, three essential risk management tools come into play: HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP. While they may seem similar, each one targets a specific type of threat: 🔹 𝑯𝑨𝑪𝑪𝑷 (𝑯𝒂𝒛𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝑨𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒔 𝑪𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕): Focuses on food safety hazards such as microbiological, chemical, and physical risks. It’s all about ensuring that food is safe to eat through proper handling, processing, and monitoring. 🔹 𝑻𝑨𝑪𝑪𝑷 (𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕): Deals with intentional contamination or food fraud, including sabotage and malicious tampering. Think of TACCP as a defense strategy to protect food from intentional harm. 🔹 𝑽𝑨𝑪𝑪𝑷 (𝑽𝒖𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑪𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍 𝑷𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕): Targets economically motivated adulteration (EMA). VACCP is designed to identify vulnerabilities in the supply chain where there’s a risk of fraud for financial gain (e.g., substituting premium ingredients with cheaper alternatives). Understanding these frameworks is crucial for developing a holistic food protection plan. #FoodSafety #HACCP #TACCP #VACCP #FoodSecurity #FoodFraud #FoodQuality #FoodProtection #RiskManagement #FoodManufacturing #Compliance #FoodDefense #FoodIntegrity #SupplyChainSafety #FoodScience #FoodIndustry #QualityControl #FoodSafetyCulture #GFSI #FoodTechnology

Here's a comprehensive overview of some crucial food safety terms.

The theme for this year's World Food Safety Day is "Prepare for the unexpected"... As I reflect on how we can all do that best, the basic concept of a robust, science-focused Hazard Analysis that drives us all to identify and implement optimal preventive controls, seems to be our best strategy. Let us all strive to improve this key part of risk management that MUST be applied from Farm to Fork!

🍲 Friday Spotlight: Safeguarding Food Supply Chains in Times of Uncertainty 🍲 Food safety is critical not only for public health but also for maintaining trust in the brands and supply chains we rely on daily. At DRISK Advisory, we recently helped a food distributor protect their supply chain from unexpected vulnerabilities. ✨ The Challenge: A local food distributor faced growing threats of contamination, unpredictable supply shortages, and strict regulatory demands. With perishable products, any delay or safety issue could lead to wasted inventory and potential health risks. ✨ Our Approach: To safeguard their operations, DRISK Advisory implemented a tailored risk management strategy focused on: Vulnerability Analysis: We identified points in the supply chain most susceptible to contamination or delay, particularly around transportation and storage. Supplier Assessment & Diversification: By evaluating and diversifying suppliers, we reduced dependency on a single source and improved product consistency. Proactive Safety Protocols: Enhanced safety checks and real-time monitoring allowed for early detection of potential threats, reducing contamination risks. ✨ The Results: With these preventive measures, the distributor saw a 40% reduction in delays and a noticeable improvement in product safety and quality, which strengthened their reputation with clients and end consumers alike. 🔑 Key Takeaway: Effective food safety risk management is essential for a reliable supply chain and consumer confidence. Proactive strategies can keep food businesses resilient and responsive to challenges. 🍴 Concerned about food safety risks in your supply chain? DRISK Advisory can help secure your business against unforeseen vulnerabilities. Let’s connect! #FoodSafety #RiskManagement #SupplyChainResilience #DRISKAdvisory #FridayFocus #SriLankaFoodIndustry #FoodSecurity

6 IFS Guidelines that help you get ready for your IFS Food audit! ✍️   IFS supports companies on their way to achieving IFS Food Certification. We provide practical guidelines and tools, to help companies optimise their food safety and quality management. 🚀   The following free guidelines deal with topics that regularly come up in audits:   IFS Food and Product Defence Guideline Familiarise yourself with preventive methods for managing hazards that can cause food and product contamination and raise awareness of this issue among your staff. ➡️ Download here:https://lnkd.in/eqKfrR7M   IFS Product Fraud Mitigation Guideline Get a better understanding of the concept of risk management in relation to product fraud threats and how vulnerability assessments are an integral part of the risk management process. ➡️ Download here: https://lnkd.in/eqiVUSrh   IFS Guideline for an Effective Foreign Body Management Learn more about implementing an effective and suitable foreign body management and become better aware of possible sources of contamination in order to prevent it. You may use this guideline to sensitise your staff. ➡️ Download here: https://lnkd.in/eZtEkFi7   IFS Food Packaging Guideline Acquire the professional knowledge required to ensure safe food packaging in daily working routines and raise awareness with your staff. Learn how to comply with the packaging-related requirements of the IFS Food Standard. ➡️ Download here: https://lnkd.in/exSvzrNT   IFS Pest Control Guideline Get a better understanding of the related IFS Requirements and explore the options, different techniques and digital tools for developing a targeted integrated approach to your pest management. ➡️ Download here: https://lnkd.in/etK8hcDf   IFS/QS Listeria Prevention Supporting Document This QS and IFS co-branded guideline assists meat processing companies in systematically assessing products, processes and structural conditions, and introducing appropriate preventive measures. Learn from practical examples to see what preventative action your company can take. ➡️ Download here: https://lnkd.in/ePPVnJDW   ✏️ The guidelines merely provide ideas and suggestions for implementing the requirements and are not intended to prescribe how companies should fulfil them. Most guidelines refer to IFS Food 7 but also apply to Food 8. We are currently updating them.   👉 For more information visit www.ifs-certification.com   #ifscertification #ifsstandards #ifsfood #ifsfood8 #foodsafety