Do you have a Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) in place? Or more importantly, are you able to verify that your “Importer” has all the required records? Dr. Hilary Thesmar, VP Food Safety Programs with FMI helps you identify i...
Managing risk no longer falls just to the risk managers in your organization. Food Safety managers are now on point to protect their companies as some are reporting that over one-third of all recalls are caused by ingredient suppliers. Are you employ...
According to Shawn K. Stevens, founder of FoodIndustry Counsel, the industry’s only dedicated food litigators, whether you’re the food safety director, or the CEO, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of being on the receiving ...
Now that the compliance enforcement date for the final Preventive Controls rules is effective (September 2016) are you ready? Want to know exactly what you need to do to comply? Dr. Hilary Thesmar says that’s the #1 question she is asked when ...
Food fraud amounts to $49 billion lost annually, and 10% of food purchased is likely adulterated, according to a recent industry group’s news release. Whether you’re a retailer, wholesaler, manufacturer or distributor, you have a key role...
The Sanitary Transportation rule has long been considered the ‘sleeper’ rule because of its potential to have the broadest impact in the food supply chain. Information concerning the type of food product, maintenance of proper temperatur...
It’s obvious that when Dr. Hilary Thesmar, VP FMI Food Safety Programs speaks about FSMA, people listen. Regarding the five finalized rules that comprise the seven major FSMA rules, here are just a few of the questions she answers for retailer...
Many companies are surprised to find out that their current policies for product insurance would not provide them coverage during the unfortunate event of a product recall. Have you checked your coverages lately? Product recall insurance is becoming...
Many companies believe that if they’re GFSI Certified, they’re completely ready for all that FDA is looking for under FSMA. Is that true, or is there more to know about FSMA’s seven major rules and GFSI certification? Claudio Baus...
Who has to comply with the FSVP rule? Are you the importer of record? What do you have to do if you are considered the importer? What additional requirements related to qualified individuals did this rule introduce? How does the Accredited Third ...
