{"id":6743,"date":"2023-05-11T12:07:41","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T17:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/?page_id=6743"},"modified":"2025-06-10T13:49:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T18:49:20","slug":"white-paper-library","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/white-paper-library\/","title":{"rendered":"White Paper Library"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_custom_heading source=&#8221;post_title&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749581301664{margin-bottom: 18px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Food Safety Culture as a Strategic Asset: <br \/>\nDriving Excellence Beyond Audits<\/h4>\n<p class=\"byline\">June, 2025<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crisis_Management_Food_Safety_Culture_6-25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-mobile alignright wp-image-9741 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/RQA_WhitePaper-Thumb-Food_Safety_Culture.png\" alt=\"Food Safety Culture as a Strategic Asset\" width=\"170\" height=\"216\" \/><\/a>A strong food safety culture is more than just a compliance requirement\u2014it 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.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-editing=\"1\"><a title=\"Food Safety Culture as a Strategic Asset\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crisis_Management_Food_Safety_Culture_6-25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-middle\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/Icon_Go.png\" alt=\"Go\" width=\"26\" height=\"26\" \/>\u00a0<strong>View or download the RQA White Paper &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740761603081{margin-bottom: 18px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>The Role of Crisis Management in Food Safety:<br \/>\nLessons from 2024 Outbreaks<\/h4>\n<p class=\"byline\">February, 2025<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crisis_Management_Food_Safety_2-25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-9429 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/RQA_WhitePaper-Thumb-Food-Safety.png\" alt=\"Food Safety White Paper\" width=\"170\" height=\"216\" \/><\/a>Food safety crises are becoming more frequent and severe, with 2024 seeing major outbreaks linked to Boar\u2019s Head, McDonald\u2019s and Diamond Shruumz. These incidents underscore the urgent need for stronger crisis management frameworks, rapid recall execution and enhanced supplier oversight. Our latest paper, <em>The Role of Crisis Management in Food Safety: Lessons from 2024 Outbreaks,<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n<p data-wp-editing=\"1\"><a title=\"Food Safety White Paper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/Crisis_Management_Food_Safety_2-25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-middle\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/Icon_Go.png\" alt=\"Go\" width=\"26\" height=\"26\" \/>\u00a0<strong>View or download the RQA White Paper &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1724965214801{margin-bottom: 18px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Navigating the Complexities of MoCRA<\/h4>\n<p class=\"byline\">August, 2024<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/MoCRA_Whitepaper_8-24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-9225 size-full\" title=\"MoCRA White Paper\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/RQA_WhitePaper-Thumb-Mocra.png\" alt=\"MoCRA White Paper\" width=\"170\" height=\"216\" \/><\/a>The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) is the most significant expansion of the US FDA\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"MoCRA White Paper\" href=\"\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/MoCRA_Whitepaper_8-24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-middle\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/Icon_Go.png\" alt=\"Go\" width=\"26\" height=\"26\" \/>\u00a0<strong>View or download the RQA White Paper &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1724965323275{margin-bottom: 18px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>FDA Final Rule Pre-Harvest Water<\/h4>\n<p class=\"byline\">July, 2024<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pre-Harvest_Water_Whitepaper-6-24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-9113 size-full\" title=\"Pre-Harvest Water\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/RQA_WhitePaper-Thumb-Water.png\" alt=\"Pre-Harvest Water\" width=\"170\" height=\"216\" \/><\/a>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.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Pre-Harvest Water\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pre-Harvest_Water_Whitepaper-6-24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-middle\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/Icon_Go.png\" alt=\"Go\" width=\"26\" height=\"26\" \/>\u00a0<strong>View or download the RQA White Paper &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1724965336882{margin-bottom: 18px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Understanding the Implications of the New FSIS Requirement for Salmonella in Not-Ready-To-Eat (NRTE) Breaded Stuffed Chicken Products<\/h4>\n<p class=\"byline\">June, 2024<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/FSIS_Requirement_Whitepaper-5-24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-mobile alignright wp-image-8939 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/RQA_WhitePaper-Thumb-Chicken.png\" alt=\"WhitePaper-Chicken\" width=\"170\" height=\"216\" \/><\/a><a class=\"link-blue\" title=\"USDA FSIS Chicken\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/policy\/fsis-notice\/15-24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently announced its final determination<\/a> to declare\u00a0<em>Salmonella<\/em>\u00a0an adulterant in Not Read-To-Eat (NRTE) Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken if the chicken product tests positive for\u00a0<em>Salmonella<\/em>\u00a0at 1 CFU per gram or higher. Producers of NRTE breaded stuffed chicken product must take action and implement controls to ensure compliance.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"WhitePaper-Chicken\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/FSIS_Requirement_Whitepaper-5-24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-middle\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/Icon_Go.png\" alt=\"Go\" width=\"26\" height=\"26\" \/>\u00a0<strong>View or download the RQA White Paper &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>The Important Correlation Between Food Safety Certification, Effective Management Systems and Reduction in Outbreaks<\/h4>\n<p class=\"byline\">September, 2023<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/National_Food_Safety_Education_Awareness_Month-082523.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-mobile alignright wp-image-8171 size-full\" title=\"Food Safety White Paper\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/RQA_WhitePaper-Thumb-FoodSafety.png\" alt=\"Food Safety White Paper\" width=\"170\" height=\"216\" \/><\/a>Food safety practices are critical and should be at the top of an owner\/manager\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Food Safety Month\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/National_Food_Safety_Education_Awareness_Month-082523.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-middle\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/Icon_Go.png\" alt=\"Go\" width=\"26\" height=\"26\" \/>\u00a0<strong>View or download the RQA White Paper &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>PLAN TO BE CRISIS READY IN A DIGITAL WORLD<\/h4>\n<p class=\"byline\">March, 2023<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/RQA_WhitePaper_Crisis_Readiness_032123.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-mobile alignright wp-image-6745 size-full\" title=\"RQA WhitePaper Crisis Readiness\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/SOCAP_RQA_WhitePaper-Thumb_3-23.jpg\" alt=\"RQA_WhitePaper\" width=\"170\" height=\"216\" \/><\/a>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.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"RQA WhitePaper Crisis Readiness\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/RQA_WhitePaper_Crisis_Readiness_032123.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-middle size-full wp-image-6749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rqa-inc.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/Icon_Go.png\" alt=\"Go\" width=\"26\" height=\"26\" \/>\u00a0<strong>View or download the RQA White Paper &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][stm_sidebar sidebar=&#8221;2231&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_custom_heading source=&#8221;post_title&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1749581301664{margin-bottom: 18px !important;}&#8221;] Food Safety Culture as a Strategic Asset: Driving Excellence Beyond Audits June, 2025 A strong food safety culture is more than just a compliance requirement\u2014it is a strategic business driver that reduces risk, strengthens operational efficiency and enhances consumer trust. 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