When Misinformation Puts Food (and Science) in the Firing Line

If you thought food safety was just about avoiding the odd recall or ensuring your dinner hadn’t been on a world tour before reaching your plate, think again. Manufacturing is under siege from all angles—climate change, supply chain disruption and, perhaps most frustratingly, misinformation-fuelled consumer panic. Case in point: Bovaer, a methane-suppressing cow feed additive … Read more

New Article on the Risks of UPF’s Out Now!

In partnership with our product recall insurance client BluNiche, this article aims to uncover the risks associated with level of processing and the impact on potential insurance claims. We also explore the influence of the consumer perception of highly processed products on risk. Click the link below to read more.

Understanding and Mitigating the Threat of Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC): Key Insights for Food Manufacturers and Insurers

Recall Prevention Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) is a critical concern in the food industry, known for causing severe foodborne illnesses and product recalls. While the E. coli O157 strain is likely the most recognised, it’s important to note that many other STEC serogroups also present significant risks. Familiarity with the diversity and complexity of … Read more

FSMA’s Rule on Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration

This final rule of our series with Perigon Product Recall describes efforts made to prevent intentional adulteration. The rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) describes the key requirements: In this factsheet, we break it down to give you the key facts of this proactive approach to food defence. Click below to find out … Read more

FSMA’s Rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food

In partnership with our product recall insurance client, Perigon, our latest article on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is available to download now. The FSMA Major Rules aim to drive the industry from a reactive to a more proactive stance on control of food safety and human health. As we proceed through the factsheet … Read more

Technical & Quality Talent Crisis: Overcoming Challenges in the UK Food Manufacturing Industry

By Gill Dando – Principal Consultant The UK’s food manufacturing industry, a vital contributor to the nation’s economy, faces a significant challenge in recruiting and retaining skilled technical professionals. In this article we explore the pressing issues, root causes, and initiatives aimed at securing a prosperous future for the industry. Current state With an annual … Read more

FSMA’s Rule on Accredited Third-Party Certification

In partnership with our product recall insurance client, Perigon, our latest article on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is available to download now. The FSMA Major Rules aim to drive the industry from a reactive to a more proactive stance on control of food safety and human health. As we proceed through the factsheet … Read more

“Avoiding the “3 Cs” at Christmas:  Festive Food Safety”

By Gill Dando – RQA Group Principal Consultant ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but nothing dampens the holiday spirit faster than a badly placed piece of alliteration in the form of a “Christmas Culinary Catastrophe”, hereon known as the dreaded 3Cs! As we prepare to deck the halls and fill our tables with festive … Read more

FSMA’s Foreign Supplier Verification Programs

In partnership with our product recall insurance client, Perigon, our latest article on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is available to download now. The FSMA Major Rules aim to drive the industry from a reactive to a more proactive stance on control of food safety and human health. As we proceed through the factsheet … Read more

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