No matter how well our management systems are established and implemented, occasional incidents are to be expected – and when they do, it is our responsibility to explore the roots of nonconformity, and uproot them to prevent occurrence. Too often, such incident investigations fail to identify true root causes and we end up with superficial remedies such as “retrain” and “refresh procedures”. Getting to the bottom of adverse incidents requires a deep understanding of risk management, human factors and problem solving methods.

In this webinar we will be exposed to a proven method for identifying root causes and important insights crucial to an effective outcome.

Thermal processing is one of the most widely used unit operations food businesses employ to preserve and ensure the safety of food through microbial destruction.

It is frequently employed in the food industry as a Critical Control Point but there are many different methods and combinations it can be done to varying effects, not just on the length of preservation, but also on the sensory and nutrient quality of the treated product.

This webinar will take a focused look at the different options available to food businesses while assessing the positives and negatives of each, not just in terms of practicality but also feasibility.

Microbial identification can be an important part of the monitoring process. It is of critical importance to know if your compressed air is contaminated with microbes, but some manufacturers wish to take that analysis even further to uncover the species of the microbe. Trace Analytics’ lab director, Maria Sandoval will explain how the Biolog can provide further answers for manufactures facing microbial contamination.