What Is Quality? - Quality Assurance & Food Safety
Oct 3, 2019 · There is one definition that works almost anytime, anywhere for anything. Quality: meets requirements and exceeds customer expectations. There are two words in this definition critical for quality to be produced, delivered, and serviced: requirements and expectations. TQM, SQC, ISO, Six Sigma, etc.generally are a means to this end.
Monitoring Microorganisms in a Food Plant
Apr 19, 2018 · Pre-Operational. This type of microbiological monitoring is a verification of proper cleaning and sanitizing of food-processing equipment. Total microbial counts are the typical analysis used with an acceptable limit of <100 CFU per sponge. In-Process. This is a common program for food-plant verification of microbial control.
Environmental Monitoring Program: An Early Warning System for ...
Dec 10, 2013 · Environmental Monitoring Program: An Early Warning System for Microbiological Hazards. Because pathogenic microorganisms often contaminate food environments, it is critical to monitor the hygienic environment in the food manufacturing facility for the production of high quality and safe food products.
Science Update: Allergen Threshold Values - Quality Assurance
Feb 17, 2012 · The Known and the Unknown. Lisa Lupo. Published February 17, 2012. 20 ppm. The threshold value followed by the European Union and proposed by FDA for labeling a product as gluten-free. 10 ppm. The level required by most companies for gluten detection. 5 ppm. The sensitivity threshold set by many third-party labs and tests.
Fumigation in Food Facilities - Quality Assurance & Food Safety
Jun 18, 2021 · Fumigation can quickly eradicate arthropod and/or rodent infestations in commodities and structures. It can penetrate cracks, crevices and some packaging materials that may limit the effectiveness of insecticide sprays and dusts to control pests. Fumigation will leave no unsightly, odorous or hazardous residues if the site is aerated properly.
Evaluating and Approving Suppliers - Quality Assurance & Food …
Oct 2, 2014 · The supplier recognizes that you manufacture food or packaging materials used for food. The material supplied meets all federal, state, and local regulations (such as the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and all amendments). The document should be signed by a director or a higher-level executive. Liability Insurance.
Validation and Verification of Food Safety Control Measures
Published June 11, 2015. Validation and verification are vital food safety components, but food manufacturers often confuse the function and meaning of these in their programs. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) gives FDA the power to scientifically evaluate food safety programs and preventive controls implemented in a food establishment.
AIB Releases 2017 Consolidated Standards for Inspection of …
Jul 1, 2016 · The 2017 version of AIB International’s Consolidated Standards for Inspection of Prerequisite and Food Safety Programs was released. The new version, which will be implemented January 1, 2017, are more focused, current, and easier for food companies to use.
Employing TACCP and VACCP for Food Safety and Quality
Apr 4, 2019 · VACCP is defined as a management process, a systematic method, to defend a food supply chain from any form of dishonest conduct that impacts negatively on the quality, integrity, or authenticity of food and drink. The “dishonest conduct” is motivated by economic gain. GFSI’s Food Safety Management Umbrella defines HACCP (hazard/food ...
Setting & Measuring Goals - Quality Assurance & Food Safety
Feb 11, 2014 · Setting & Measuring Goals. Stephanie Lopez, AIB Vice President. Published February 11, 2014. As we begin the new year, it is time to set personal and business goals. Successful goal-setting involves establishing results-oriented objectives in partnership with key contributing performance indicators. Think about a person setting out to lose weight.