Website Support

Everything you need to get the most out of the forums. If you have a question on how to use the website please start a new topic here. All questions related to food safety should be posted in the relevant forum.

Welcome! Introduce Yourself

Please take a few minutes to introduce yourself to our network.

Member of the Month (MOTM)

IFSQN Member of the Month (MOTM) roll of honour.

IFSQN Member Polls

Forum for regular member polls and surveys undertaken by the IFSQN.

Go Shopping!

1. Membership Upgrades
2. FSMS Certification Packages
3. Pay As You Go e-Consultancy
4. Online Food Safety Training
5. Packaging Food Safety Training
6. Advertising Packages
7. Food Safety Business Directory

Food Safety Live

The IFSQN Annual Food Safety & Quality Online Conference.

1. Food Safety Live 2021
2. Food Safety Live 2020
3. Food Safety Live 2019
4. Food Safety Live 2018
5. Food Safety Live 2017
6. Food Safety Live 2016
7. Food Safety Live 2015
8. Food Safety Live 2014
9. Food Safety Live 2013

Food Safety Fridays

The IFSQN Free-to-Attend Weekly Webinar Series.

Files Library Uploads

A 'Heads Up' on the latest documents added to the Files Library.

Video Library Uploads

A 'Heads Up' on the latest videos added to the videos Library.

Post Your Food Safety Project

If you need expert support for your food safety project post your job specification in this forum. Consultants who wish to apply and post contact details must have an active listing in the supplier’s directory.

Food Safety Consultants Forum

Consultants may use this forum for discussing general issues relating to consulting.

AIB Consolidated Standards

Discuss the range of AIB Consolidated Standards.

Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)

Discuss the Global Aquaculture Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification program.

BRCGS - Food Safety

Discuss the latest version of the BRCGS - Food Safety.

BRCGS - Packaging Materials

Discuss the latest version of the BRCGS - Packaging Materials.

BRCGS - Storage and Distribution

Discuss the latest version of the BRCGS - Storage and Distribution.

BRCGS - Agents and Brokers

Discuss the latest version of the BRCGS - Agents and Brokers.

IFS Food

Discuss IFS Food.

IFS PACsecure

Discuss IFS PACsecure Standard.

IFS Logistics

Discuss IFS Logistics Standard.

FSSC 22000 Food Manufacturing

Discuss the FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification scheme) for Food Manufacturing.

FSSC 22000 Packaging Material Manufacturing

Discuss the FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification scheme) for Packaging Material Manufacturing.

PrimusGFS

Discuss the PrimusGFS standard.

SQF Food

Discuss the SQF Code as it relates to Food Manufacturers and Producers.

SQF Packaging

Discuss the SQF Code as it relates to Food Packaging Manufacturers.

SQF Storage & Distribution

Discuss the SQF Code as it relates to Storage & Distribution.

Customer & Retailer Specific Standards

Discuss Tesco TFMS and other Customer and Retailer Specific Standards.

General Food Safety Standards

Discuss food safety standards including Global Aquaculture Alliance BAP, Global Red Meat Standard, Synergy 22000, PrimusGFS, CanadaGAP, GlobalGAP AIB, FDA, EFSIS.

Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental Standards

Discuss ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001 and related management system standards.

CFIA - Canadian Food Inspection Agency

1. Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR)

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

1. The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)

USDA - United States Department of Agriculture

EU Regulations

FSA - UK Food Standards Agency

FSANZ - Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Food Safety Talk

General forum for food safety and quality news, views and discussion.

Allergen Management

Discuss Food Allergen Management.

Auditing

Discuss Internal, Customer, Supplier, 3rd Party Audits and Auditing.

Buildings Design & Construction

Forum for discussing site and factory, design, layout and construction to enable hygienic production.

Calibration

Discuss calibration and related topics.

Cleaning, Sanitation & Waste Management

Discuss cleaning, sanitation and waste management issues.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Discussion

Forum for discussion and support on the global pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) specifically in relation to food supply and the problems we face as well as the policies and procedures we need to keep safe and keep food supply moving.

Customer Complaints & Customer Relations

Discuss customer complaints, customer feedback, customer focus and customer relations management issues.

Documentation & Document Control

Discuss reference materials, policies, manuals procedures, forms, work instructions and checklists.

Food Fraud (VACCP)

Discuss food fraud risks such as product substitution, unapproved product enhancement, counterfeiting etc. and the prevention of economically motivated adulteration of food by systems such as TACCP - Threat Assessment and Critical Control Points.

Food Defense & Security (TACCP)

Discuss how to protect food products from intentional adulteration by biological, chemical, physical, or radiological agents. TACCP - Threat Assessment and Critical Control Points.

Food Microbiology

Discuss food pathogens and food spoilage organisms as well as organisms involved in food production.

Food Safety Culture & Employee Behavior

Food safety culture is recognized as a key factor to achieving sustained food safety success. The day-to-day behavior of an organization's employees and management both defines and reflects a company's food safety culture. Discuss related issues here.

Food Safety Tools & Equipment

Discuss food safety tools, equipment and services.

Food Technology

Discuss foods, ingredients, manufacturing processes and related technologies.

Foreign Body Prevention

Discuss issues relating to foreign body prevention and detection.

HACCP - Food Products & Ingredients

Discuss the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system as it relates to food products and food ingredients.

HACCP - Packaging & Other Non-Food Products

Discuss the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system as it relates to Packaging & Other Non-Food products.

HARPC

Discuss the Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC) system.

Health, Safety & Environmental Management

Discuss occupational safety, health and environmental management.

Labeling

Discussion and information on labeling rules and best practice.

Lab Management & Testing

Discuss lab management, product testing, test equipment and test methods.

Maintenance

Discuss building and machine maintenance.

Metal Detection, X-ray Inspection, Magnets & Sieving

Discuss Metal Detection, X-ray Inspection, Magnets and Sieving Systems, Standards and Procedures.

Nonconformance & Corrective Action

Discuss your nonconformances and get help closing them.

Packaging Technology

Discuss packaging materials, machinery, manufacturing processes and related technologies.

Personal Hygiene

Discussion issues relating to personal hygiene.

Pest Control

Discuss Pest Management in the food industry.

Product Identification & Traceability

Discuss product identification & traceability issues.

Product Recall & Withdrawal

Discuss Product Recall & Withdrawal.

Quality Management & Continuous Improvement

Discuss QA / QC and Continuous Improvement.

Senior Management Commitment

Discuss issues relating to policy, senior management commitment and management review.

Specifications Management

Discuss customer, internal, supplier product and process specifications.

Supplier Management

Discuss supplier assessment, approval and monitoring.

Training & Development

Discuss all aspects of Education, Training & Development.

Validation & Verification

Discuss validation and verification activities in the food industry.

Weight & Volume Control

Discuss weight and volume control in the food industry.

Cannabis Industry Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Discuss Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and procedures in the growing, extracting and manufacturing of cannabis to ensure it is safe for human consumption.

Animal Food & Pet Food Manufacturing

Discuss Animal Food & Pet Food Manufacturing and product safety related issues.

Community General Chat

General and off-topic community chat and networking.

Employment & Personal Development

Discussion about Careers, Employment, Personal Development and Professional Certifications.

Student Talk

Need some ‘real life’ experience for a project? Feel free to ask your questions in this forum.

Chef Zone

Discussion forum for those with an interest in all aspects of foodservice & catering.