http://www.foodquality.com Auditing Topic Rss http://www.foodquality.com/details/article/1395227/Fine_Tune_Your_Compliance.html <p>HACCP systems have been required in a number of food manufacturing categories for many years and continue to expand as the standard model for all categories in the food industry and supply chain. Validation, an important component of HACCP Principle 6 verification, is not a new concept to the food industry. However, the subject of validation is not always well understood by those individuals who perform food safety and quality audits to determine compliance with current regulatory and industry standards.</p> 2011-11-15T18:18:00Z http://www.foodquality.com/details/article/867113/Canada_Needs_New_Import_Process_Expert_Says.html <p>In the wake of an internal audit that found major deficiencies in the safety systems used to screen food imported into Canada, a microbiologist and former Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) official says that country&rsquo;s import process&mdash;and possibly that of the U.S.&mdash;could benefit from an overhaul.</p> 2010-10-18T19:59:00Z http://www.foodquality.com/details/article/834861/Sweet_Success.html <p>In a 24/7-production environment, Gertrude Hawk Chocolates optimizes production and quality by switching to a new self-cleaning filter system that eliminates production stoppage due to filter cleaning and blocking When Gertrude Hawk began making chocolates in the family kitchen almost 70 years ago, she had no idea what it would lead to. Today, Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, based in Dunmore, Pa., is still a family run business but sells assorted chocolate products in markets ranging from retail and wholesale to contract manufacturing, fundraising and ice cream inclusions for major brands.</p> 2006-02-01T13:57:00Z http://www.foodquality.com/details/article/878209/Auditing_Advancements.html <p>Surviving in the world of food business takes intelligence, planning, attention to detail and, according to many industry leaders, the latest auditing technology. Mike Dunn, zone director for quality assurance and food safety at Sodexho Corp. (Houston, Texas), says auditing software has allowed the food and facilities management services company to proactively manage its auditing system and substantially increase efficiency and accuracy.</p> 2005-02-01T02:44:00Z