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Food Safety Essentials is a free monthly webinar where members can participate in an interactive question-and-answer session on food safety management. Each session includes a concise presentation on a specific food safety topic, followed by an open Q&A discussion. When: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 2 PM UK | 9 AM EST (1-hour session)
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Website SupportEverything 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. |
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Forums 'How to' GuideLink to a comprehensive list of help topics with regards to using the forum. |
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Welcome! Introduce YourselfPlease take a few minutes to introduce yourself to our network. |
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Member of the Month (MOTM)IFSQN Member of the Month (MOTM) roll of honour. |
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IFSQN Member PollsForum for regular member polls and surveys undertaken by the IFSQN. |
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Food Safety LiveThe IFSQN Annual Food Safety & Quality Online Conference. |
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Food Safety FridaysThe IFSQN Free-to-Attend Weekly Webinar Series. |
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Files Library UploadsA 'Heads Up' on the latest documents added to the Files Library. |
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Video Library UploadsA 'Heads Up' on the latest videos added to the videos Library. |
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Post Your Food Safety ProjectIf 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. |
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Food Safety Consultants ForumConsultants may use this forum for discussing general issues relating to consulting. |
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AIB Consolidated StandardsDiscuss the range of AIB Consolidated Standards. |
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Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)Discuss the Global Aquaculture Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification program. |
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BRCGS - Food SafetyDiscuss the latest version of the BRCGS - Food Safety. |
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BRCGS - Packaging MaterialsDiscuss the latest version of the BRCGS - Packaging Materials. |
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BRCGS - Storage and DistributionDiscuss the latest version of the BRCGS - Storage and Distribution. |
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BRCGS - Agents and BrokersDiscuss the latest version of the BRCGS - Agents and Brokers. |
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IFS FoodDiscuss IFS Food. |
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IFS PACsecureDiscuss IFS PACsecure Standard. |
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IFS LogisticsDiscuss IFS Logistics Standard. |
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FSSC 22000 Food ManufacturingDiscuss the FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification scheme) for Food Manufacturing. |
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FSSC 22000 Packaging Material ManufacturingDiscuss the FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification scheme) for Packaging Material Manufacturing. |
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PrimusGFSDiscuss the PrimusGFS standard. |
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SQF FoodDiscuss the SQF Code as it relates to Food Manufacturers and Producers. |
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SQF PackagingDiscuss the SQF Code as it relates to Food Packaging Manufacturers. |
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SQF Storage & DistributionDiscuss the SQF Code as it relates to Storage & Distribution. |
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Customer & Retailer Specific StandardsDiscuss Tesco TFMS and other Customer and Retailer Specific Standards. |
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General Food Safety StandardsDiscuss food safety standards including Global Aquaculture Alliance BAP, Global Red Meat Standard, Synergy 22000, PrimusGFS, CanadaGAP, GlobalGAP AIB, FDA, EFSIS. |
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Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental StandardsDiscuss ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001 and related management system standards. |
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FSA - UK Food Standards Agency |
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FSANZ - Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
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Allergen ManagementDiscuss Food Allergen Management. |
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AuditingDiscuss Internal, Customer, Supplier, 3rd Party Audits and Auditing. |
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Buildings Design & ConstructionForum for discussing site and factory, design, layout and construction to enable hygienic production. |
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CalibrationDiscuss calibration and related topics. |
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Cleaning, Sanitation & Waste ManagementDiscuss cleaning, sanitation and waste management issues. |
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) DiscussionForum 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. |
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Customer Complaints & Customer RelationsDiscuss customer complaints, customer feedback, customer focus and customer relations management issues. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Food MicrobiologyDiscuss food pathogens and food spoilage organisms as well as organisms involved in food production. |
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Food Safety Culture & Employee BehaviorFood 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. |
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Food Safety Tools & EquipmentDiscuss food safety tools, equipment and services. |
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Food TechnologyDiscuss foods, ingredients, manufacturing processes and related technologies. |
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Foreign Body PreventionDiscuss issues relating to foreign body prevention and detection. |
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HACCP - Food Products & IngredientsDiscuss the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system as it relates to food products and food ingredients. |
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HACCP - Packaging & Other Non-Food ProductsDiscuss the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system as it relates to Packaging & Other Non-Food products. |
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HARPCDiscuss the Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC) system. |
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Health, Safety & Environmental ManagementDiscuss occupational safety, health and environmental management. |
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LabelingDiscussion and information on labeling rules and best practice. |
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Lab Management & TestingDiscuss lab management, product testing, test equipment and test methods. |
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MaintenanceDiscuss building and machine maintenance. |
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Metal Detection, X-ray Inspection, Magnets & SievingDiscuss Metal Detection, X-ray Inspection, Magnets and Sieving Systems, Standards and Procedures. |
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Nonconformance & Corrective ActionDiscuss your nonconformances and get help closing them. |
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Packaging TechnologyDiscuss packaging materials, machinery, manufacturing processes and related technologies. |
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Personal HygieneDiscussion issues relating to personal hygiene. |
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Pest ControlDiscuss Pest Management in the food industry. |
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Product Identification & TraceabilityDiscuss product identification & traceability issues. |
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Product Recall & WithdrawalDiscuss Product Recall & Withdrawal. |
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Quality Management & Continuous ImprovementDiscuss QA / QC and Continuous Improvement. |
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Senior Management CommitmentDiscuss issues relating to policy, senior management commitment and management review. |
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Specifications ManagementDiscuss customer, internal, supplier product and process specifications. |
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Supplier ManagementDiscuss supplier assessment, approval and monitoring. |
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Training & DevelopmentDiscuss all aspects of Education, Training & Development. |
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Validation & VerificationDiscuss validation and verification activities in the food industry. |
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Weight & Volume ControlDiscuss weight and volume control in the food industry. |
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Student TalkNeed some ‘real life’ experience for a project? Feel free to ask your questions in this forum. |
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