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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.

  • 2,260 topics
  • 11,884 replies
Vacuum Packs blowing - last post by G M

Allergen Management

Discuss Food Allergen Management.

  • 567 topics
  • 3,109 replies
Allergen Cleaning Validation - last post by Alexxx

Auditing

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

  • 432 topics
  • 2,485 replies
GFSI audit grumbles - last post by AZuzack

Buildings Design & Construction

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

  • 192 topics
  • 855 replies
Production Room Layout Quer... - last post by carine

Calibration

Discuss calibration and related topics.

  • 181 topics
  • 1,000 replies
Calibrating load cells of 3... - last post by Scampi

Cleaning, Sanitation & Waste Management

Discuss cleaning, sanitation and waste management issues.

  • 833 topics
  • 4,217 replies
Is it necessary to ATP Swab... - 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.

  • 899 topics
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Procedure for SOP Sign Off... - last post by orcalean

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
  • 815 replies
Allowable Percentage of Non... - last post by Scampi

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.

  • 214 topics
  • 1,032 replies
Examples of TACCP Exercises... - last post by nwilson

Food Microbiology

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

  • 1,232 topics
  • 6,474 replies
Changes in the flow diagram... - last post by Tony-C

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.

  • 85 topics
  • 468 replies
What would encourage you to... - last post by GMO

Food Safety Tools & Equipment

Discuss food safety tools, equipment and services.

  • 445 topics
  • 1,909 replies
Sampling Tool Suggestions f... - last post by TimG

Food Technology

Discuss foods, ingredients, manufacturing processes and related technologies.

  • 929 topics
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Green Discoloration in Froz... - last post by chrisrushworth

Foreign Body Prevention

Discuss issues relating to foreign body prevention and detection.

  • 311 topics
  • 2,015 replies
In-Line Sieves for Granulat... - last post by GMO

HACCP - Food Products & Ingredients

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

  • 1,849 topics
  • 11,351 replies
Do oPRPs bring value? - last post by MDaleDDF

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
  • 220 replies
What Are Pharmaceutical Enz... - last post by Konstantinos

Labeling

Discussion and information on labeling rules and best practice.

  • 659 topics
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Nutrition Labeling for 640g... - last post by AZuzack

Lab Management & Testing

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

  • 558 topics
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My sample pH test vs. Lab p... - last post by ScottSakura

Maintenance

Discuss building and machine maintenance.

  • 137 topics
  • 758 replies
Exploring How Proper Equipm... - last post by Erik Kurdelak

Metal Detection, X-ray Inspection, Magnets & Sieving

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

  • 271 topics
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Xray and HACCP Plans (CP an... - last post by GMO

Nonconformance & Corrective Action

Discuss your nonconformances and get help closing them.

  • 184 topics
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When Should a Nonconformanc... - last post by GMO

Packaging Technology

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

  • 253 topics
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Specific Migration testing... - last post by Purity H

Personal Hygiene

Discussion issues relating to personal hygiene.

  • 415 topics
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Are Neck Fans permissible i... - last post by GMO

Pest Control

Discuss Pest Management in the food industry.

  • 314 topics
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Rat in Facility: Troublesho... - last post by Real Creative Agency

Product Identification & Traceability

Discuss product identification & traceability issues.

  • 207 topics
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Date Coding Inner Pouches v... - last post by nwilson

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
  • 2,729 replies
Why are PET bottles used in... - last post by ashish2211

Senior Management Commitment

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

  • 47 topics
  • 483 replies
Convincing Management to Pr... - last post by Scampi

Specifications Management

Discuss customer, internal, supplier product and process specifications.

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

Supplier Management

Discuss supplier assessment, approval and monitoring.

  • 191 topics
  • 800 replies
Approving a New Cleaning Co... - last post by MDaleDDF

Training & Development

Discuss all aspects of Education, Training & Development.

  • 414 topics
  • 1,979 replies
Where Can I Find Basic Span... - last post by AZuzack

Validation & Verification

Discuss validation and verification activities in the food industry.

  • 134 topics
  • 533 replies
How to validate UHT equipment? - last post by zuoli

Weight & Volume Control

Discuss weight and volume control in the food industry.

  • 80 topics
  • 344 replies
Weight Declaration on Fresh... - last post by scotty4874