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Food Safety Culture as a Strategic Asset:
Driving Excellence Beyond Audits
A strong food safety culture is more than just a compliance requirement—it is a strategic business driver that reduces risk, strengthens operational efficiency and enhances consumer trust. As regulatory expectations continue to evolve, agencies such as the FDA and frameworks like GFSI now emphasize proactive safety measures that go beyond traditional audits.
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The Role of Crisis Management in Food Safety:
Lessons from 2024 Outbreaks
Food safety crises are becoming more frequent and severe, with 2024 seeing major outbreaks linked to Boar’s Head, McDonald’s and Diamond Shruumz. These incidents underscore the urgent need for stronger crisis management frameworks, rapid recall execution and enhanced supplier oversight. Our latest paper, The Role of Crisis Management in Food Safety: Lessons from 2024 Outbreaks, explores key gaps exposed by recent outbreaks and provides actionable strategies for businesses to strengthen their food safety protocols. Learn how to proactively mitigate risks, improve response times and protect both consumers and brand integrity. Read the full report now.
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Navigating the Complexities of MoCRA
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) is the most significant expansion of the US FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics since the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was passed in 1938. MoCRA provides the FDA with enhanced authority to regulate cosmetics and represents a change to improve transparency, safety, and accountability in the cosmetics industry. The MoCRA provisions are being phased in over several years. RQA is here to help organizations plan for and remain in compliance. Click the link below to learn more about MoCRA.
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FDA Final Rule Pre-Harvest Water
The 2015 Produce Safety Rule was updated effective July 5, 2024, to require a water system assessment including risk analysis and mitigation requirements for pre-harvest water inputs. All aspects of farm irrigation will have to be evaluated for potential risks to contamination along with mitigation measures. Click the link below to learn more about the new final rule and how to assess your operations.
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Understanding the Implications of the New FSIS Requirement for Salmonella in Not-Ready-To-Eat (NRTE) Breaded Stuffed Chicken Products
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently announced its final determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in Not Read-To-Eat (NRTE) Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken if the chicken product tests positive for Salmonella at 1 CFU per gram or higher. Producers of NRTE breaded stuffed chicken product must take action and implement controls to ensure compliance.
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The Important Correlation Between Food Safety Certification, Effective Management Systems and Reduction in Outbreaks
Food safety practices are critical and should be at the top of an owner/manager’s business priority list. There are several systems that food establishment management can use to attain Active Managerial Control (AMC). AMC purposefully incorporates specific actions or procedures by industry management into the operation of their business to attain control over foodborne illness risk factors. Learn how RQA can help you prepare, prevent, and respond to events involving your food establishment.
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PLAN TO BE CRISIS READY IN A DIGITAL WORLD
Crisis management has become even more complex with the rise of social media and the constant addition of new channels, which can rapidly accelerate the spread of a crisis. Consumer Affairs professionals are often on the front lines of a crisis and has the responsibility of escalating to other functions throughout the organization to inform them of situations that are beginning to intensify. Get crisis ready tips from the crisis management team at RQA, Inc.
If you develop, manufacture or distribute consumer products anywhere in the world today, you need to talk to RQA.
