Safe Food Certifications Accredited as Certifying Agent for CDFA Distributor Operations Compliance Audits
We are proud to announce that Safe Food Certifications is now accredited by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) as one of only two certifying agents located in […]
Heavy Metals – How the FDA is Handling Lead
Heavy Metals – FDA
Step-by-Step Internal Audit Checklist for HACCP, BRCGS, and SQF
As more food manufacturing facilities continue to implement and comply with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Audit Schemes, they are also required to conduct Internal Audits of their Foods […]
2024 Top 5 HACCP Non-Conformities
If you’ve been through a food safety audit, then you know that non-conformities are things we would all like to avoid. HACCP non-conformities highlight where a food safety or HACCP […]
Glyphosate in Mexico
Over the last five years, glyphosate has been a hot topic, especially in relation to the EU’s Green Deal. But now, we turn our attention a little closer to home […]
Debbie Pennell Retires From the DFA
Today, DFA of California and Safe Food Alliance sadly announce the retirement of our dear friend and valued employee Debbie Pennell. Debbie served as the Commodity Supervisor for the Stockton […]
DFA and Safe Food Alliance Announce “A New Day for DFA”
We are happy to announce a new chapter in DFA and Safe Food Alliance history, known as “A New Day for DFA.” This next chapter will provide members and customers […]
The DFA of California Selects its Scholarship Recipients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SACRAMENTO, California, September 17, 2021 — The Dried Fruit Association (DFA) of California Scholarship Foundation announces the selection of its 2021 recipients. The scholarship program is aimed […]
Top Three HACCP Non-Conformities in the Tree Nut Industry
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points or HACCP for short – It’s the foundation for food safety worldwide, the program that brought food manufacturing into alignment, and a powerful tool for […]
CEO/ President Sam Keiper Says Goodbye
Dear DFA of California, Safe Food Alliance, and Safe Food Certification members, customers, business associates, and employees, On December 20, 2019, I will officially retire from my position as President/CEO. […]