Katie Bickle 
RQA Group is proud to have partnered with BluNiche UK and Campden BRI in the development of the BluNiche Academy. A new initiative designed to support food and beverage policyholders with essential training and tools to manage food safety and product recall risks. As part of the collaboration, RQA Group has contributed its global expertise … Read more
We are proud to announce an important milestone in the history of RQA Group. As of 30th September 2025, ownership of the company has been transferred into an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). This move reflects our commitment to people, culture and long term stability, ensuring that all of our employees share in the benefits of … Read more
A note from Vince Shiers, Managing Director “I am very pleased to announce these promotions and to welcome new talent into the business. It is inspiring to see our team go from strength to strength and these appointments reflect both the high calibre of our people and the continued growth of RQA. I would like … Read more
RQA Group’s latest Product Recall Report is here, giving you the latest in food & beverage, consumer product and automotive recalls for the first half of 2025. The report draws on official data from major regulators across the US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia and New Zealand, providing RQA’s own analysis of trends, causes and emerging … Read more
By Jessica Ou Yang, RQA Group Principal Consultant As one of the largest food manufacturers in the world, China has implemented various regulations and legislations to control the quality of food products. Existing measures primarily target biological contamination caused by microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) or chemical contamination resulting from food adulteration or … Read more
The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards report on Product Safety Testing 2020 – 2024 has just been published (9th of April 2025) Key findings for 2023-24: The Sampling Protocol allows UK Local Authorities to test purchase and assess the compliance of products that are placed on the market by businesses operating in their area. It … Read more
The Latest Edition of our Annual Product Recall Report is Out Now! We’ve looked at the data published across global territories for Food, Consumer Products and Automotive, conducting our own analysis and condensed our findings into a report to show you the latest trends in recall. Emerging Trends, New Insights, and Major Recall Events The … Read more
It’s time to reveal the latest product recall trends for the first half of 2024. We’ve analysed data from across the world to give you the latest insights into the year so far across Food, Consumer Products and Automotive recalls. Key takeaways include: To find out more about global trends, causes of recall and frequently … Read more
By Sarah Eykelbosch, RQA Group Principal Consultant Hear the words ‘food safety’ and the general public probably think of ‘Scores on the Doors’: Food Hygiene Ratings displayed at the entrance to restaurants and cafes following inspection by the local Environmental Health Officer; however this is only part of a larger story of food regulation in … Read more
We’ve taken our first look at 2024 recall data to give you the latest insights into the year so far across Food, Consumer Products and Automotive recalls. Key takeaways include: To find out more about global trends, causes of recall and frequently recalled categories, click below to download the Q1 Product Recall Bulletin now.