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Discussion on the wide range of food safety topics, issues and challenges faced by food safety practitioners.

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Food Safety Talk

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

  • 2,270 topics
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Why do you have the rules a... - last post by TimG

Allergen Management

Discuss Food Allergen Management.

  • 575 topics
  • 3,188 replies
Precautionary allergen labe... - last post by GMO

Auditing

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

  • 437 topics
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Guidance on Shatterproof Mi... - last post by Tony-C

Buildings Design & Construction

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

  • 193 topics
  • 861 replies
Can anyone suggest a good r... - last post by GMO

Calibration

Discuss calibration and related topics.

  • 182 topics
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Scale calibration requirement - last post by GMO

Cleaning, Sanitation & Waste Management

Discuss cleaning, sanitation and waste management issues.

  • 839 topics
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Cleaning & Sanitizing B... - last post by GMO

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.

  • 134 topics
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Covid-19 which measures hav... - last post by Marloes

Customer Complaints & Customer Relations

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

  • 119 topics
  • 692 replies
Consumer Complaint Reportin... - last post by Sjoynesfoodsafety

Documentation & Document Control

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

  • 903 topics
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ASQ Certified Food Safety... - last post by Tony-C

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.

  • 157 topics
  • 819 replies
Accidental Ingredient Addit... - last post by GMO

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.

  • 215 topics
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Food Contact Packaging - last post by Dee70

Food Microbiology

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

  • 1,240 topics
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Defrosting / thawing of sam... - last post by Shrimper

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.

  • 86 topics
  • 491 replies
Why do you have a food safe... - last post by GMO

Food Safety Tools & Equipment

Discuss food safety tools, equipment and services.

  • 448 topics
  • 1,919 replies
Need a Specialized Tool for... - last post by AZuzack

Food Technology

Discuss foods, ingredients, manufacturing processes and related technologies.

  • 932 topics
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Bottling mayonnaise - micro... - last post by DSTechnicalManager

Foreign Body Prevention

Discuss issues relating to foreign body prevention and detection.

  • 312 topics
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Glass bottle reuse - last post by lavijack

HACCP - Food Products & Ingredients

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

  • 1,854 topics
  • 11,401 replies
Who is the most senior memb... - last post by Mr. Incognito

HACCP - Packaging & Other Non-Food Products

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

  • 153 topics
  • 747 replies
Do food manufacturers steri... - last post by GMO

HARPC

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

  • 45 topics
  • 264 replies
Limited equipment spacing a... - last post by GMO

Health, Safety & Environmental Management

Discuss occupational safety, health and environmental management.

  • 61 topics
  • 221 replies
Looking for a new Listeria... - last post by Integrated Chemistry Ser

Labeling

Discussion and information on labeling rules and best practice.

  • 668 topics
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Characterising component or... - last post by ersha

Lab Management & Testing

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

  • 564 topics
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Compressed Air Testing - co... - last post by G M

Maintenance

Discuss building and machine maintenance.

  • 139 topics
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Hydrotesting Services for S... - last post by Scampi

Metal Detection, X-ray Inspection, Magnets & Sieving

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

  • 274 topics
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Metal Detection Procedure - last post by GMO

Nonconformance & Corrective Action

Discuss your nonconformances and get help closing them.

  • 186 topics
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CAPA for product quality - last post by TimG

Packaging Technology

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

  • 254 topics
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Heavy Metal Testing Require... - last post by Rassmutten

Personal Hygiene

Discussion issues relating to personal hygiene.

  • 416 topics
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Are clog shoes allowed to b... - last post by GMO

Pest Control

Discuss Pest Management in the food industry.

  • 317 topics
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Temporary Pest Control Solu... - last post by jfrey123

Product Identification & Traceability

Discuss product identification & traceability issues.

  • 209 topics
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Finished product receiving... - last post by ydd438

Product Recall & Withdrawal

Discuss Product Recall & Withdrawal.

  • 155 topics
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No mock recall conducted wi... - last post by GMO

Quality Management & Continuous Improvement

Discuss QA / QC and Continuous Improvement.

  • 650 topics
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Poll - Quality reporting st... - last post by GMO

Senior Management Commitment

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

  • 47 topics
  • 485 replies
What is Your Employee to QA... - last post by GMO

Specifications Management

Discuss customer, internal, supplier product and process specifications.

  • 184 topics
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Training Resources for Crea... - last post by nwilson

Supplier Management

Discuss supplier assessment, approval and monitoring.

  • 198 topics
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Supplier Approval System fo... - last post by dermavends

Training & Development

Discuss all aspects of Education, Training & Development.

  • 415 topics
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Great free training resources - last post by Sonia Andre

Validation & Verification

Discuss validation and verification activities in the food industry.

  • 136 topics
  • 537 replies
Do acid value strips valida... - last post by Slab

Weight & Volume Control

Discuss weight and volume control in the food industry.

  • 81 topics
  • 351 replies
Industry Knowledge on Weigh... - last post by GMO