Non-conformities in GFSI recognized standards
The following page, describes the case of non-conformities in GFSI recognized standards, BRC, IFS, FSSC 22000.
Certification
The trend of freelance auditors in certification
The following page, describes the experience of working with some freelance auditors that could be potential wolfs in the food industry.
FSSC 24000
The FSSC 24000 Scheme is based on the internationally recognized, independent standard PAS 24000: Specification for Social Management Systems, which contains social performance requirements.
GFSI Sanctions International Featured Standards IFS
The suspension decision impacts certificates linked to certification audits which take place
from the first date of the GFSI suspension decision.
iMIS Food Export Brochure: Introduction iMIS and QAssurance
We have made a brochure with all the iMIS FOOD components. This brochure is for the Food Export Program and focuses on developing countries.
Real-time food safety system certification
To be certified, audits are mandatory with IMIS Food companies can do that themselves and assure real-time food safety compliance. Here are the benefits
Real-time Food Safety System certification
This next QAssurance article explains how ”The new competitor of multinationals” real-time food safety system certification will be.
Purchasing Services: Which are common in the food?
The following page gives different examples for Purchasing Services. This example procedure can be used as part of the PRPs in the handbook.
What are examples of Quality Policies?
The following page discusses with examples different quality policies. This example procedure can be used as part of the PRPs in the food safety handbook
BRC Packaging & Packaging Materials (English)
BRC Packaging, Packaging Materials
Packaging must meet the requirements, to ensure the safety of the products, BRC Packaging, Packaging Materials.
BRC Storage & Distribution (English)
The (BRC) British Retail Consortium was formed, an alliance of British retail organisations whose aim was to achieve harmonization of food safety.
BRC Agents & Brokers: The english version
British Retail consortium was formed in cooperation with British retail organisations to harmonise and optimise the safety of food products.
What is GlobalGAP (good agricultural practices)?
GLOBALGAP is an international standard for cultivation that focuses on food safety, the environment, and the welfare and safety of personnel.
Skal Biocontrole: Information about the organization
Skal is a European certified organic label, which controls and supervises Dutch organic chains through certification and audits.
IFS PACsecure: Information sheet IFS standard
The IFS PACsecure standards were developed to test the quality and safety of packaging materials. The standards is used to meet specific requirements.
ISO:23301 information
ISO 22301 is a standard in the field of business continuity, contains at a high level the requirements related to the establishment, implementation of BCMS.
CSR Performance Ladder
The CSR (corporate social responsibility) Performance Ladder allows for 33 CSR indicators through a Management System and in consultation with stakeholders.
ISO:9001 Information
The ISO 9001 is the standard that helps to control and improve business processes. This ISO 9001 is the international standard for quality management systems.
ISO:14001 information
The ISO:14001 (2015) focuses on controlling and improving an organization’s environmental performance within the organization and throughout the supply chain.
ISO:27001 Information
The ISO 27001 is the international standard to manage information security. 27001 proves that the organization has taken necessary information precautions.