IFS Food v8 Allergen Management
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by Kitty Appels & Rob Kooijmans
3w ago
IFS Food v8 Allergen Management requirement 4.19 Food safety matters. It builds our trust in food. Allergens can sneak in, making their management key. The IFS Food v8 standard, especially requirement 4.19, sets the scene. It outlines how to spot and control allergens in food making. Our Mastery Module simplifies these rules into easy steps. It leads you through compliance smoothly. Additionally, this module empowers you. It offers tools and insights for better allergen control. So, let’s explore how it boosts your allergen management, ensuring safety and compliance. Join us on this path ..read more
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Navigating Conflict in the Food Industry
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by Kitty Appels & Rob Kooijmans
1M ago
In the dynamic realm of the food industry, conflicts are an inevitable part of our professional landscape. As quality managers overseeing the intricacies of food safety and standards, we often find ourselves navigating through various conflict scenarios. This post is tailored to our unique role, offering insights into common conflicts encountered in the industry and practical strategies for resolution. By taking a proactive approach to understand and tackle conflicts head-on, we can cultivate a work environment that promotes productivity and harmony among stakeholders.   Understanding Con ..read more
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Understanding Supplier Responsibility and Liability in the Food Supply Chain
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by Kitty Appels & Rob Kooijmans
3M ago
Supplier Responsibility: Ensuring Integrity and Safety Suppliers play a pivotal role in the food supply chain, particularly under GFSI standards. They must ensure the integrity and safety of their products, a task that involves verifying the credentials of their own suppliers. Importantly, if a supplier knowingly purchases from an uncertified source, they compromise the supply chain’s integrity. Consequently, they bear direct responsibility for any resulting fraud or non-compliance. Liability for Fraud: The Role of the Direct Supplier When a direct supplier sources from an uncertified entity ..read more
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Escalation Process
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by Kitty Appels & Rob Kooijmans
3M ago
Identifying the Problem Have you encountered customer issues that required managerial intervention? Often, these stem from ignored food safety complaints. Senior management frequently steps in to resolve such grievances. This signals a major gap in handling customer feedback. In numerous cases, these problems originate from inadequate Quality Assurance processes. Overlooking customer feedback in the food sector can have dire consequences. It can drastically harm a company’s reputation and erode trust. In a highly competitive market, the food industry cannot afford these oversights. Crafting th ..read more
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Soft Skills Challenges for QA Professionals in the Food Industry
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by Kitty Appels & Rob Kooijmans
6M ago
In the rapidly changing landscape of the food industry, Quality Assurance (QA) professionals play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, consistency, and quality of the products that reach consumers. While the technical skills of these professionals are undoubtedly vital, it’s their soft skills—their ability to communicate, lead, and collaborate—that often make the most significant difference. However, acquiring and honing these soft skills present a unique set of challenges.   Challenges Faced by QA Professionals Communication across Departments: QA professionals often find themselves i ..read more
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STRESS AND BURNOUT
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by Kitty Appels & Rob Kooijmans
7M ago
What are Stress and Burnout? Stress, in the right doses, can actually be beneficial. This positive stress, termed “eustress,” aids in sharpening our focus. It’s the adrenaline rush you feel when facing a looming deadline, the energy surge just before a presentation, or the alertness you experience when trying to locate your keys while running late! However, not all stress is beneficial. Chronic stress, the kind that persistently lingers, is a silent saboteur. When you’re perpetually dancing to stress’s tune, the effects compound and start undermining your health and well-being. In the contempo ..read more
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Essential Food Hygiene Training: Ensuring Safe Practices
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by Kitty Appels & Rob Kooijmans
8M ago
Food hygiene training is crucial for the food business, as Codex Alimentarius emphasizes in Chapter 10 of their ‘General Principles of Food Hygiene.’ This chapter covers the significance of training and competence. Chapter 10.1 Awareness and Responsibilities In this chapter, Codex Alimentarius emphasizes the importance of personnel understanding their role in protecting food from contamination or deterioration. All personal must possess the knowledge and skills to handle food hygienically. Moreover, proper training on using cleaning and hazardous chemicals is crucial for preventing food contam ..read more
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Unveiling the Hidden Risks
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by Kitty Appels & Rob Kooijmans
8M ago
Unveiling the Hidden Risks in Our Grocery Aisles As we stroll through the inviting grocery store aisles, we rarely think about the hidden risks in seemingly safe food items. But little do we know that products like romaine lettuce, precut cantaloupe, “safe-to-eat” cookie dough, Lucky Charms, and chicken breasts. These can carry dangerous contaminants that pose serious health hazards. E. coli, salmonella, and even toxic waste are among the dangers that lurk in our everyday food items, without us even realizing it. Every week in the United States, a shocking 36 foodborne outbreaks affect a stagg ..read more
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The Transformative Power of Mentoring
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by Kitty Appels & Rob Kooijmans
8M ago
What is the transformative Power over Mentoring Personal and Professional Growth? Mentoring holds the key to unlocking your true potential and propelling you towards success. Accomplished individuals have long relied on mentors to enhance their skills, overcome challenges, and reach new heights in their personal and professional lives. Whether you’re just starting your journey or seeking to advance further in your career, the impact of having a mentor cannot be underestimated. In this article, we explore the profound reasons why mentorship is a catalyst for transformation, offering invaluable ..read more
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Knock Out/KO Criteria IFS FOOD version 8
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by Kitty Appels & Rob Kooijmans
8M ago
Knock Out/KO IFS FOOD Version 8 and the scoring System Knock Out Criteria IFS FOOD Version 8. Let’s explore IFS Food version 8’s Knock Out criteria and clarify them. IFS Scoring System IFS Food version 8 Ensuring food safety and quality is vital in the industry. International standards like IFS play a crucial role. In this article, we’ll explore the IFS scoring system and KO criteria used to assess compliance with IFS Food Requirements. The IFS Scoring System plays a crucial role in determining compliance with the IFS Food Standard. Auditors utilize this comprehensive scoring system to assess ..read more
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