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Kellerman Consulting | Food Safety Blog
3M ago
Food Safety and Quality Steps Prior to Contacting Co-Manufacturers
Have the process of making your product defined by a Research and Development (R&D) team and have your product tested for shelf-life and food safety by a third-party ISO 17025 certified laboratory if it is deemed to be necessary for your product. Some co-manufacturers offer this service, however, other manufacturers want you to have your process approved by an outside process authority prior to working with them. Some universities and laboratories offer process authority services.
There may be unforeseen ..read more
Kellerman Consulting | Food Safety Blog
3M ago
What to Look for in an Applicant
What job histories we are looking for
What red flags we are looking for
Inspections, Audits, and Regulatory/Certification Interface Experience
Ideal QA Skills
Could take over for any production employee
Could re-write the HACCP/ Preventive Controls plan (if a food facility).
Knows the difference between a Correction and Corrective Action
Knows every Preventive Action added to the system
Walks the floor constantly
Knows every employee by name
Traits Needed for QA Personality Traits for QA (need to have)
Trustworthy
Direct
Assertive
Careful
Personality Trai ..read more
Kellerman Consulting | Food Safety Blog
5M ago
Simple measurements for KPIs Vs. Complex Measurements
The simplest metrics for performance indicators are counting measurements. Simple measurements often are enough to give us a full picture, but for facilities engaging in complex operations, more sophisticated measurements are appropriate.
Complex measurements are going to be appropriate for organizations that have changing circumstances within operational steps, or where inline measuring equipment is installed that can capture this information.
Most companies that attempt complex measurements for key performance indicators have sophisticate ..read more
Kellerman Consulting | Food Safety Blog
5M ago
Setting up KPI Data Collection
In breaking down data collection for key performance indicators, we need to start with the type of data that is being measured. One can select KPIs focusing on positive outcomes or negative outcomes. KPIs may be simple measurements or complex measurements.
For all KPI data, we must have accurate information that is collected frequently enough to be representative.
The simple measurements can be performed by hand, but for complex calculations, some sort of recording software that can assist in calculations is worth investing in.
Select KPIs Across Departments  ..read more
Kellerman Consulting | Food Safety Blog
5M ago
ISO 9001 KPI Requirements
For ISO 9001 there are two main sections where KPIs should be documented.
Section 5 addresses leadership and there should be written evidence that leadership was included in selecting KPIs.
Section 6 addresses risks and opportunities and each KPI should be documented and evaluated with risk assessment discussions.
To assure that KPIs are properly integrated into the QMS, we strongly recommend including the key performance indicators into the required policy statement for the program.
Personnel are required to know the policy statement for ISO ..read more
Kellerman Consulting | Food Safety Blog
5M ago
Basis for Government Food Safety Inspections
Laws are the source of timeframes and reports required of inspectors of food facilities – these are both federal and state laws
Laws Governing Inspectors Actions:
Food Drug & Cosmetic Act
Food Safety Modernization Act (FDA)
Meat Inspection Act (FSIS)
Poultry Products Inspections Act (FSIS)
Reasons for Food Safety Inspections
Routine Inspection
These Inspections are not planned, but they must occur within the legal time frame for regulators.
Targeted Inspection
Events/ Products that violate regulations
Events/ Products suspected of fraud or ..read more
Kellerman Consulting | Food Safety Blog
5M ago
Results of any regulatory inspection, should be reported to senior management, especially if the government inspector issues a 483 form, even if the issues do not rise to the level of requiring Senior Management actions.
A warning letter is different from a 483 in that it is generally associated with either critical and very significant food safety violations that would cause food to be adulterated (illegal or contaminated).
Common reasons facilities receive FDA warning letters are:
The FDA has conducted several inspections leading to the conclusion that the facility is not willin ..read more
Kellerman Consulting | Food Safety Blog
5M ago
How to Choose KPIs for Your Manufacturing or Processing Business
The KPIs fit the company’s strategic goals
KPIs are specific and measurable
The chosen KPIs provide value to the business and results are used to continuously improve the business.
Choosing Simple vs. Complex Key Performance Indicators
The simplest metrics for performance indicators are counting measurements. In contrast to simple measurements for KPIs, complex data for key performance indicators can be very challenging to collect. Most companies that attempt complex measurements for key performance indicators ..read more
Kellerman Consulting | Food Safety Blog
6M ago
Which Food Businesses Must Comply with FSMA 204 FDA Traceability Rule?
Businesses that manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods on the Food Traceability list must prepare their company to comply with FDA’s FSMA 204(d) regulation. The following is a summary of the types of products on the FSMA 204(d) Food Traceability List:
Cheese (made from pasteurized milk), fresh soft or soft unripened ; Cheese (made from pasteurized milk), soft ripened or semi-soft ; Cheese (made from unpasteurized milk), other than hard cheese
Shell eggs
Nut butters
Cucumbers (fresh), Herbs (fresh), Leafy gre ..read more
Kellerman Consulting | Food Safety Blog
6M ago
What Services do MEP Centers Provide?
MEP centers provide services in the areas of, “Business Growth, Business Improvement, and Risk Mitigation”. MEP centers can offer help with supply chain, cybersecurity, technological improvements, food safety & quality management system consulting and more. MEP centers utilize their own internal resources or they partner with external companies who specialize in specific areas, such as Kellerman Consulting for food safety & quality management system consulting services.
How can Manufacturers Access MEP Services?
Manufacturers can contact their loca ..read more