Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort.
- John Ruskin
As food safety professionals we need to be aware that quality lies in every step of the process. Whether that be products, training, or a service you provide, your system is only as strong as the weakest link. and as the end of the year quickly approaches we need to remind ourselves to stay vigilant.
Dive into this week's edition where the professionals share some of their expertise in food fraud, look at the issue of accredited training according to R638, and temperature monitoring tips. And then there is our interview with Penny Campbell from the DOH on the Regulation 638.
Webinars
If you missed out on this webinar, here's a chance to see what Penny Campbell had to say...
Talking to Directorate of Food Control about Regulation 638
In this exclusive interview we went live with Ms. Penny Campbell, the Director of Food Control, Department of Health, to chat about the intention and interpretation of the regulation. This is pertinent for everyone in the food industry...
Don't miss out on the upcoming webinar with FACTS...
Anticipating & Managing Food Fraud
Join FACTS as they discuss with us how you can anticipate and manage Food Fraud through horizon scanning and using analysis as a tool for managing vulnerabilities...
Are you getting the right “accredited” training to meet the requirements of R638?
By now you should know that R638 requires the person in charge is suitably qualified or otherwise adequately trained in the principles and practices of food safety, but what exactly does that mean. NSF looks at the issue of accredited training.
Some days are difficult for us to wake up and do what we are supposed to do, again and again. The mission of a food safety professional is much more than verifying records or monitoring people...