Industry Update: FDA Announces FSMA Food Traceability Proposed Rule

On September 21, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration announced the release of a draft rule for the food industry, “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods” (also referred
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Long-Term Implications of COVID-19 for the Food Industry

Over the past 6 months, we have been through a lot together as an industry, as a nation, and as a global community. The COVID crisis has caused us to
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Coronavirus Guidance for Food Facilities

In the wake of the current COVID-19 virus outbreak and response measures being implemented globally, Safe Food Alliance felt it was important to do our part in supporting the food
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Food Safety Culture: What’s Your GFSI Auditor Looking For?

In recent years you’ve almost certainly heard the term “food safety culture” used. The only caveat, however, is that for many of us, it’s not clear how the term applies
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The New SQF 8.1 – What’s New and How It May Impact You

One of the most common gaps identified in GFSI audits and one of the most preventable is when a new edition of the SQF standard is issued, and companies don’t
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How to Manage Your Growers: FSMA Produce Safety Rule for Processors

Let’s face it, all of our food comes from farms. When it comes to plant-based food there’s always a grower (or many growers!) involved.  Here at Safe Food Alliance, we
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Top 10 SQF Version 8 Non-Conformances for 2019

Did you know that in 2018 there were about 6000 SQF audits globally? When I read that, I was struck by how many sites are audited to the standard. You
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Defense is Your Best Offense – Guidance on the FSMA Intentional Adulteration Rule

Intentional Adulteration: It’s All About Defense! On September 11th, 2001, America changed. While there were many undeniable shifts in the country, what many may not realize is that on that
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Understanding the FDA’s Foreign Supplier Verification Program Rule (FSVP) for Food Importers

Just as Intentional Adulteration is a check on internal processes and vulnerabilities, the Foreign Supplier Verification Program Rule or FSVP is an external check on overseas suppliers. When considering the
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The Latest FSMA Compliance Strategies

Written by Jon Kimble and Katie Edwards As you are probably already aware, the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) has been finalized and is in the final stages of
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