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iMIS Food: The Backbone of Real-Time Food Safety Assurance
Door Cees van Elst |
Move from reactive audits to proactive food safety. Learn how real-time assurance builds trust and ensures compliance, with iMIS Food
The HARIBO Recall by the NVWA: What to Know
Door Cees van Elst |
Get the latest on the NVWA investigation after the recall of HARIBO product contaminated with cannabis linked to severe health effects
Unlock Proactive Food Safety: The Digital Evolution with iMIS Food
Door Cees van Elst |
Explore how Imis Food revolutionizes food safety with real-time digital assurance, integrated compliance, and proactive risk management.
The New QA Activity Checklist: Unlock Food Safety Transparency
Door Cees van Elst |
Boost operational transparency & food safety with our essential QA Activity Checklist. A key tool for QA managers to track tasks, clarify roles & support a learning culture.
New EU Legislation Tackles Listeria in Ready-to-Eat Foods: What Food Businesses Need to Know
Door Cees van Elst |
New EU legislation strengthens Listeria control in ready-to-eat foods. Learn about the updated requirements and how to ensure your business complies.
Plastic Food Contact Materials: New EU Rules and BPA Ban
Door Remon |
Stay compliant with new EU plastic food contact materials rules. Learn about stricter purity, transparency, and recycled content requirements.
Farm to Fork Strategy: A Guide for Food Businesses
Door Remon |
The EU's Farm to Fork Strategy faces hurdles. Explore the progress, setbacks, and challenges in achieving its ambitious goals
Food Safety Trends to Watch in 2025
Door Remon |
Discover the top food safety trends for 2025: AI, blockchain, sustainability & more! Stay ahead of the curve in the evolving food industry
Hepatitis A in Dutch Supermarkets: What We Know & How to Prevent Future Outbreaks
Door Remon |
Hepatitis A outbreak: learn about the contaminated blueberries sold in supermarkets, prevention strategies, and avoid food safety incidents and recalls.
Stop Food Recalls: How to Build a Strong Food Safety Culture
Door Remon |
Knowledge is key to food safety. Discover how to build a robust Food Safety Knowledge Value Chain to prevent recalls and protect consumer health
Botulism Cases in Europe: What You Need to Know
Door Remon |
Learn about botulism, its risks, and how to prevent this dangerous illness. This article explores causes, symptoms, and strategies to keep your food safe
Beyond Supplier Portals: The Food Transparency Challenge and Real-Time QMS
Door Remon |
Don't fall for the FOMO! Discover why real-time QMS systems, not just supplier portals, are key to a truly connected and transparent food chain
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR): A New Era for Sustainable Food
Door Martina Stanzione |
The new EUDR aims to tackle deforestation, discover how this law impacts your business and what you can do to ensure compliance
Navigating the World of Sustainability Certification in the Food Industry
Door Remon |
Navigate the world of food sustainability certifications. Learn their benefits, challenges, and future impact on the industry and consumer choices
PFAS in the Food Chain: Understanding the Risks and Regulations
Door Remon |
Unmasking PFAS: Health risks, regulations, and solutions for food companies navigating the "forever chemicals" challenge
The DPP Ripple Effect: Its Impact on the Food Industry
Door Remon |
Uncover how the EU's Digital Product Passport (DPP) indirectly influences the food industry, driving sustainability and transparency
Food Security Challenges & Solutions: Insights from the FAO Report
Door Remon |
Read this summary article, based on a FAO report and learn about the challenges and solutions of food security and global malnutrition
The EIT Webinar: How to Build a Safer Food System Beyond Technology
Door Remon |
Read this article about QAssurance's participates in the EIT webinar, showcasing their innovative approach to food safety
The Shifting Landscape of the European TICCS Market: A Focus on the Netherlands
Door Remon |
This article explores the evolving Dutch TICCS market, addressing challenges and opportunities amid increasing French dominance
The Food Safety Skills Gap: How to Empower Your Team
Door Remon |
Discover strategies to build internal expertise, navigate stricter regulations, and ensure compliance in an evolving food safety landscape
Real-Time Assurance for Food Safety: From Validation to Verification
Door Remon |
Food safety certifications prioritize validation over effectiveness, potentially leading to recalls and distrust. Can real-time assurance offer a solution?
TITAN Project Webinar: QAssurance’s Proven Strategies for Food Safety (Beyond) Compliance
Door Remon |
Explore QAssurance's TITAN Project contributions and access their full presentation on innovative tools for future food safety, going beyond compliance
How to Fight Food Fraud – The WTO’s Expert Guide
Door Remon |
This article summarizes the WTO's latest report on the impact of food fraud in the food chain outlining strategies to combat it
Food Safety in the Social Media Age – Opportunities and Challenges
Door Remon |
Social media & food safety: A double-edged sword. Learn how digital platforms influence our food choices & safety practices.
Debunking Myths on GM Crops: New Solutions to World Hunger
Door Remon |
Read this article exploring the potential of genetically modified crops to combat global food insecurity and learn about their benefits and challenges
Alternative Proteins: How to Secure Europe’s Food Future
Door Remon |
This summary article examines the potential of alternative proteins for a sustainable and secure food system, based on a EPRS report.
Tech and Big Data: Improving Trust in the Food Industry
Door Remon |
This article explores the potential of digital technologies to revolutionize food safety and rebuild consumer trust.
Sustainable Food: How to Unlock the Hidden Benefits
Door Remon |
This summary article based on a EAT study, explores the challenges and opportunities of sustainable food and how it can help the environment.
Food Loss: Technology and Food Science to the Rescue
Door Remon |
Up to half our food gets wasted, read this summary article (backed by IFT & FAO) and learn how science and tech can fight food loss.
The Truth about Food Additives – Facts vs Fiction
Door Remon |
Read this summary article which dives into the world of food additives, their purpose, safety, and how they benefit the food supply.
Exposing food fraud: the new hidden truth
Door Remon |
Discover food fraud secrets, its impact and how to prevent it, by reading this article based on trusted sources from experts on food safety.
Food Systems transformation based on a new economic system
Door Remon |
Read the following summary article based on a global policy report by The Food Systems Economics Commission about how to transform food systems.
ISO Methodology Hazards and Risk Analysis
Door Andrada Mierlut |
The hazard analysis was prepared by the HACCP team. External support and expertise was provided by QAssurance B.V.
Food (Safety) Trends 2024
Door Remon |
Read this article on the latest and expected trends in the food industry and food safety in 2024, based on reports by the EIT, World Bank Group, etc.
The Food Systems Countdown 2023
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read this summary article on the state of food systems worldwide in 2023, based on the report "The Food Systems Countdown”.
Early warning food safety AI tools
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read the summary article based on the recently published report by FAO “Early warning tools and systems for emerging issues in food safety”.
On the European Food Chain
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read this summary article based on the report "Key figures on the European Food Chain" to gain insight on the European food chain.
Introducing Scorecards in Italian
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Not all parameters are easily measurable: but with our Scorecards, now in Italian, you can assess your company’s performance with a simple test.
Reimagining economic growth in Africa
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read the following summary article based on the report from the “McKinsey Global Institute” on how to boost economic growth in Africa.
Food chain: Working with Smallholders
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read this summary based on "Working with smallholders", an handbook for firms building sustainable supply chains released by the IFC.
Rules and procedures signs in different languages
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Having rules and procedures in place is important for food companies. Find here the personalized signs available in different languages.
Risks in the EU food supply chain
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read this summary article based on the analysis "Risks and vulnerabilities in the EU food supply chain" by the European Commission
Food Traceability: A Digital Revolution
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read the article about how digital technologies can improve traceability in food systems based on reports from WHO, EIT and The World Economic Forum.
The challenge of plant-based foods
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read the following article providing insights on the increasing trend of plant-based products and the safety challenges they could pose.
Impact of disasters on food security
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read a summary on the FAO report on how disasters can impact agriculture and food security and what actions should be taken to prevent that
The importance of food safety culture
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read the article about the importance of food safety culture and how to boost it within companies based on guidance by the FDA and the GFSI.
The New Era of Smarter Food Safety
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read about how digitalization and Industry 4.0 will change the way we approach food safety, based on a summary from FDA and SSAFE reports.
Food security assessment 2023-2033
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read here the summary of the USDA report on the assessment on food security in low and middle income countries for 2023-2033.
Customer trends and new food sources
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read here a summary on customer trends and new food sources. Further, this article presents how these trends can impact food safety.
Developing sustainable and resilient agrifood value chains in conflict-affected contexts by FAO
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read here the summary of the FAO article on developing sustainable and resilient agrifood value chains in conflict-prone and conflict-affected contexts.
Unleashing the power of finance for sustainable food systems
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read here the summary of the World Economic Forum article on Green Returns: Unleashing the Power of
Finance for Sustainable Food Systems.
iMIS e-learning Food Safety in Tanzania at iLearn Centre
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read here about our new project on boosting food safety in emerging countries. iLearn Centre in Tanzania will give the iMIS e-learning food safety course.
Food Legislation and Fraud Fact Sheets 2022 by product group
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Find here information on food legislation and cases of food fraud in 2022. The data is organized by product group and is sourced from the European Commission.
The interplay between Food Safety and Food Security
Door Andrada Mierlut |
This page talks about the interplay between Food Safety and Food Security. The connection between these concepts is demonstrated throughout the presentation.
The Future of sustainable protein in Asia-Pacific
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read here a summary of the article by the World Economic Forum on the future of sustainable protein in the APAC region. Three experts share their views.
Information sheet 64 English Translation
Door George |
This is a English translation of information sheet 64 of the NVWA. As this is a translation it is not a legally binding document.
Traceability in the Global Food Chain
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read here for more information about the importance of traceability, transparency, and visibility in the global food supply chain.
World Food Safety Day 2023
Door George |
This page talks about the World Food safety Day and this year's theme Food Standards Save Lives. It highlightes the importance of harmonized food safety
World Food Safety Day: Saudi Arabia Jeddah
Door George |
The following blog describes the history and importance of Food Safety Day. QAssurance will present at the event in Jeddah, Cees will be there as Key Speaker.
Webinar access to Global Markets BPWA
Door George |
On Wednesday 17th of May the BPW-A and QAssurance organized a collaborative event about gaining access to global markets through certification.
iMIS E-Training Platform
Door George |
With our iMIS E-Training platform, you will gain the tools to train yourself and your employees and improve the food safety culture.
Introducing our iMIS Food Chain
Door Nele |
How to monitor your food safety situation at multiple locations? Keep it simple with iMIS Food Chain.
Market Matching event AGREA in the Philippines
Door George |
George represented QAssurance on the March 13th at the AGREA Market Matching event to connect innovative Dutch companies with the Filipino Agro-food industry.
Food safety guide Asia and the Pacific
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read here the FAO guide to food safety in Asia and the Pacific. This article introduces the food safety toolkit on the less-known aspects of food safety.
A legal incompliance does not equal a critical
Door George |
This case described whether in case of a announced audit an legal incompliance does not directly equal an a critical, in the scope of GFSI-standards.
Example: General terms and conditions of delivery
Door George |
Hereby we present you an example of the General terms and conditions of delivery to set expectations for your supplier to adhere to certain quality.
Non-conformities in GFSI recognized standards
Door George |
The following page, describes the case of non-conformities in GFSI recognized standards, BRC, IFS, FSSC 22000.
EU Food Safety Culture scorecard for employees
Door George |
The following scan based on the EU manual 2022/C 355/01. This scan is specially aimed at employees to measure the food safety culture.
The trend of freelance auditors in certification
Door George |
The following page, describes the experience of working with some freelance auditors that could be potential wolfs in the food industry.
iMIS Food Platform: Connect to Comply
Door George |
The following page illustrates iMIS Food. With the renewed compliance portal, standards, legislation, hazards and fraud cases are easy to find.
Food Safety Compliance Course winter edition
Door George |
In January, three groups joined the Food Safety Compliance courses. A Dutch, English and a group from Larenstein University of Applied Sciences.
iMIS Food Mobile: Comply with any mobile device
Door George |
iMIS Food Mobile is now available on any mobile device. Please contact us, if you would like to know more about iMIS Food mobile and its features.
Food Safety Compliance training Online
Door George |
We go back to the basics with the food safety compliance training, the foundation to properly fulfill the complex function of QA manager, now and tomorrow.
Fighting Climate Change to alter Agri-Food Systems
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read here an overview of the program for the Asia-Pacific Rural Development and Food Security Forum by the ADB and about fighting climate change.
Made by Africa: creating value through integration
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Hereby a summary of made by Africa: creating value through integration published by the ITC. Read here about attractive African value chains.
The future of food safety, a foresight report by FAO
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Hereby a summary of the FAO paper on the future of food safety, a foresight report published in 2022. Read here about the drivers and trends.
Bioeconomy: transforming the agrifood systems
Door Nele |
Hereby a summary of the sustainable and circular bioeconomy in the climate agenda and opportunities to transform agrifood systems written by the FAO.
iMIS Food Handbook is available in 4 languages
Door George |
The digital iMIS Food Handbook is ready and operational in 4 languages. The available languages are Dutch, German, English and French.
Participating at the NABC Ambassador Dinner 2022
Door Nele |
On the 24th of November was NABC annual Ambassador dinner. Our iMIS Export team joined and shares its experience of the yearly event.
Unannounced Audits for GFSI certification
Door Nele |
Because of unannounced Audits a QA manager has to be available at all times. As there is a shortage of QA Manager many are depended on external support.
QAssurance overview google analytics results 2022
Door George |
In this following page, top 3 are made for different topics to highlight the most viewed pages; scorecards, FAQs and more at the QAssurance in 2022.
Workshop Food Safety and Export with Nigerian companies
Door George |
On the 5th of December a delegation of Nigerian food organisations visited us to discuss food safety compliance and how to export.
Automation in agriculture to change agrifood systems by FAO
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Hereby a summary of the FAO paper on The State of Food and Agriculture in 2022. Read about agricultural automation and how it helps agrifood systems.
Yongsoon Hwang: Our new Data-Scientist/ Team member
Door George |
Get to know our newest talent. Yongsoon Hwang has a background in Food technology as well as data science, He will be working part-time next to his study.
Summary: Food Safety Culture by the GFSI
Door Andrada Mierlut |
The following summarizes a report on food safety culture by the GFSI, as well as describing managerial tools to enhance Food safety culture in the organisation.
Real-time food safety system certification
Door Nele |
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
The new MSME economy Post-Pandemic Drivers for Growth
Door Andrada Mierlut |
The new MSME economy Post-Pandemic Drivers for Growth was written by the APEC Business Advisory Council and released in October 2022. Hereby a summary of it.
WHO Global Strategy for Food Safety 2022-2030
Door Nele |
Read here about the summary of WHO Global Strategy for food Safety 2022-2030 and how QAssurance can contribute to it.
iMIS E-learning Food Safety for employees online
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Several topics are covered in this E-learning module, food safety, allergens, food defense, pest control and more.
Progress on food and agriculture: SDG indicators by FAO
Door Andrada Mierlut |
Read here a summary of the FAO report on "Tracking progress on food and agriculture-related SDG indicators" which proposes analysis and trends on indicators.
Visiting Youth World Food Day 14th of October
Door George |
There will be a great discussion about food at the Youth World Food Day. Food security, sustainability and awareness are essential topics every age to discuss.
The Food Export team goes to Rwanda
Door Andrada Mierlut |
The Food Export Team traveled to Rwanda with the purpose of networking, checking the iMIS Food status at Winnaz, and attending the Poultry Africa fair.
Did the QA manager change into a QA issue manager?
Door George |
The following article describes, the term QA manager and argues whether the qa manager is increasingly becoming a QA issue manager who solves issues all the time.
Brain drain in the Quality department
Door Nele |
The whole global food supply chain suffers from brain drain in the QA department. QAssurance can help maintain the system even without the experts.
NLinBusiness event: NL international business day
Door George |
On the 9th of september Nele and George went to the NL international business day event hosted by NLinBusiness, to learn about new markets and to network.
Visiting the Fairafric chocolate factory in Ghana
Door Nele |
As part of the Food Export Program Nele Adade visited Fairafric, a chocolate manufacture close to Accra, Ghana to learn more about their work.
Search for innovation location partners in Germany
Door George |
Together with our partner nuTIQ we bring iMIS to all German speaking countries. Therefore, we are looking for 10 innovation site partners in DE, CH and AT.
SEO project QAssurance website and top 10 pages
Door George |
In the last half year, QAssurance has changed the website drastically. Next to the outline, the new design improved the overall SEO score on all pages.
iMIS Food Service & Retail: A total compliance platform
Door George |
iMIS Food Service and Retail is customized to aid companies in the food service and retail industry with iMIS digital solutions for real-time compliance.
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