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UID:27911-1764856800-1764860400@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:Beyond Detection: How Integrated PCR Diagnostics Strengthen Food Safety in RTE Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nJoin Hygiena® and Post Consumer Brands for an insightful fireside chat on strengthening food safety in ready-to-eat (RTE) manufacturing. From cereals and snacks to peanut butter and pet food\, Post Consumer Brands oversees some of America’s most trusted names—each presenting unique pathogen challenges. Learn how their food safety team\, led by Pamela Wilger\, integrates molecular diagnostics (PCR) and Hygiena’s ecosystem to achieve faster results\, fewer retests\, and stronger compliance across multiple facilities. Moderated by Hygiena’s Mark Carter\, this session will explore practical approaches to proactive risk management\, data-driven decision-making\, and scaling verification programs without adding complexity. \nKey takeaways:  \n\nHow to modernize RTE pathogen testing using molecular diagnostics (PCR)\nStrategies for preventing Salmonella and Listeria in dry food environments\nWays to integrate ATP\, indicator\, and PCR data into a unified SureTrend® system\nReal-world lessons from Post Consumer Brands on building a proactive food safety culture
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/beyond-detection-how-integrated-pcr-diagnostics-strengthen-food-safety-in-rte-manufacturing/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251211T150000
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UID:27913-1765461600-1765465200@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:How to Develop and Implement an Effective Food Defense Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nIn today’s interconnected\, complex\, and global food supply chain\, it is essential to establish a solid food defense strategy for your company and products. The food supply is vulnerable to a range of threats\, such as intentional adulteration of ingredients\, products\, and other threats. This webinar will educate attendees on how processors can develop a sound food defense plan using U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance on intentional adulteration\, presented by the primary author of FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Intentional Adulteration Rule. An industry expert from a multinational confectionery and snack food producer will also share best practices for mitigating the risk of intentional adulteration and on-the-ground challenges for food defense. \nFrom this webinar\, attendees will learn:  \n\nThe threats posed by intentional adulteration of food ingredients or end products\nBest practices to help your company mitigate the risk of intentional adulteration and associated recalls\nCommon areas where companies encounter challenges in their food defense strategies and how to address them.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/how-to-develop-and-implement-an-effective-food-defense-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety,Processing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032750
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UID:27980-1765890000-1765893600@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:SQF Insider Preview for 2026: What to Expect
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nWhat if the biggest gap in your SQF program isn’t your documentation — it’s how your team learns? \nAs we close out 2025\, the audit landscape has revealed critical patterns about what separates compliant sites from truly resilient ones. This session will review key lessons and emerging trends from 2025 audits and industry developments\, plus a sneak preview into what processors can expect from SQF Edition 10 in 2026. \nParticipants will gain practical insights to strengthen food safety programs and prepare for what’s ahead including strategies to turn group-based training into an engine for stronger culture and sustained performance. The question isn’t whether you’ll face new challenges in 2026\, it’s whether your people and processes are ready to handle them.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/sqf-insider-preview-for-2026-what-to-expect/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251219T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032750
CREATED:20251201T040619Z
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UID:27914-1766145600-1766149200@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:How Traceable Are Your Products … Really?
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nAbout This Session \nEven though regulation deadlines have shifted for FSMA 204\, food traceability continues be at the forefront of our industry. But how ready is your organization to meet these new requirements? \nJoin Dr. Ben Miller\, COO & EVP of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs at The Acheson Group (TAG)\, and Eric Marshall\, Principal at Leavitt Partners and Executive Director of the Partnership for Food Traceability (PFT)\, for an exclusive FSMA Friday session that brings together regulatory insight\, industry collaboration\, and practical strategies for compliance success. \nTogether\, they’ll share updates on: \n\nThe current state of FSMA 204 implementation across the industry\nHow the Partnership for Food Traceability is collaborating with the FDA to address key compliance challenges\nReal-world examples of how leading food companies are preparing for end-to-end traceability\nActionable steps you can take to strengthen your digital traceability programs today\n\nThis is your opportunity to gain insider knowledge from two leading voices shaping the future of food safety and compliance.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/how-traceable-are-your-products-really/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T170000
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UID:27845-1768464000-1768496400@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:Good Agricultural Practices Fieldworker – Train the Trainer (Spanish and English)
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\n\nDates & Times\n\nJanuary 15th\, 2026 – ENGLISH VERSION\n\nThursday. 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.\nRegistration close date: January 9th\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 15th\, 2026 – SPANISH VERSION\n\nThursday. 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.\nRegistration close date: January 9th\, 2026\n\n\n\nProgram Highlights\nGood Agricultural Practices (GAPs) are critical to improve food safety with all produce. Great training skills will increase retention of the information so employees can consistently improve food safety. This program is designed to provide Fieldworker Food Safety Information and make the trainer aware of their presentation skills so they can become a more effective communicator. \n\nLearn how to effectively deliver Food Safety training\nReceive all the materials you need to deliver training in both Spanish and English\nLearn how GAPs fit into the Food Safety Plan\nLearn why Harvesters are the highest risk to Food Safety AND the number one defense as well\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nBest practices of when\, where\, and how to train Food Safety GAPs\nFundamental Communication Principles\nKey elements of great communication and training failures\nEffective ways to communicate Food Safety information\nCombining informative\, persuasive\, and how-to approaches to increase retention\nGeneral Good Agricultural Practices\nFood Safety Requirements of the Grower and/or Farm Labor Contractor\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nGrowers\, Farm Labor Contractors\, Supervisors\, Safety Supervisors/Coordinators\, or anyone who will be delivering Food Safety Training to fieldworkers.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/good-agricultural-practices-fieldworker-train-the-trainer-spanish-and-english/
LOCATION:COS Tulare Campus\, Room B224\, 4999 E. Bardsley Ave.\, Tulare\, CA\, 93274\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032750
CREATED:20260107T141353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T141353Z
UID:28078-1769522400-1769526000@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:Strategies for Reinforcing Food Safety Culture Among Temporary and Seasonal Staff
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nTemporary and seasonal employees can be a cost-effective staffing resource for a food manufacturing facility during peak production times\, staffing shortages\, and as a workload management option; however\, they can also bring some challenges. Temporary workers may feel a lack of investment in their performance or in team collaboration and integration\, which can threaten the stability of workplace culture and the company’s food safety culture. \nIn this webinar\, speakers from industry and academia will review strategies for reinforcing food safety culture among temporary and seasonal workers to avoid food safety and quality issues with your product and prevent waste\, downgrading\, and recalls. Successful management of temporary workforce through better assessment of skills\, more connected training and clear expectations\, improved performance monitoring\, and reinforcement of culture will position your company for success during times of workforce stress. By implementing these strategies\, organizations can optimize the contributions of temporary employees to foster a positive work environment and culture and\, ultimately\, enhance overall productivity. \nFrom this webinar\, attendees will learn:  \n\nThe benefits and challenges of employing temporary/seasonal workers in food processing\nHow to address the potential effects of temporary staff on workplace culture and food safety culture\nHow to successfully manage temporary staff and reinforce food safety culture to avoid food safety and quality issues\, recalls\, and waste
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/strategies-for-reinforcing-food-safety-culture-among-temporary-and-seasonal-staff/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032750
CREATED:20260122T094704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T094704Z
UID:28143-1769608800-1769612400@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:Produce Safety & Biological Soil Amendments: Risks & Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nWhy Attend This Webinar?\nThis webinar will focus on best practices for the use of biological soil amendments of animal origin (BSAAO) and their implications for produce safety. As interest in regenerative agriculture grows\, understanding potential food safety risks and preventive measures is critical when dealing with BSAAOs. \nPanelists will cover sourcing\, handling\, application\, and management of BSAAOs\, emphasizing risk awareness\, mitigation strategies\, and alignment with produce safety expectations. The session will provide practical insights for growers\, food safety professionals\, and industry stakeholders looking to strengthen on-farm food safety programs while maintaining soil health. \nKey Topics\n\nSourcing and handling BSAAOs safely.\nRisk mitigation strategies for regenerative agriculture.\nAligning on-farm practices with produce safety expectations.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/produce-safety-biological-soil-amendments-risks-best-practices/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032750
CREATED:20251216T160027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T160027Z
UID:27981-1769774400-1769778000@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:A Look Back at 2025 & Looking Ahead to 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nAbout This Session \n2025 brought major shifts in compliance expectations\, supply chain visibility\, and technology adoption across the food and beverage industry. As we head into 2026\, leaders are facing new pressures\, from evolving FDA oversight to increased demand for real-time data and digital traceability. \nJoin us for a special edition of FSMA Friday\, featuring an exclusive\, interactive Q&A session with Dr. David Acheson\, one of the industry’s most trusted voices in food safety\, regulatory strategy\, and FSMA preparedness. \nWhether you’re navigating audits\, strengthening compliance programs\, or adopting SaaS tools to modernize operations\, this is your chance to hear directly from the expert who has guided hundreds of top manufacturers through regulatory change.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/a-look-back-at-2025-looking-ahead-to-2026/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032750
CREATED:20260204T162109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T162109Z
UID:28236-1772028000-1772031600@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:How to Manage Food Safety and Regulatory Risks in Your Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nWhen was the last time you assessed your supply chain for weak points—and how did you manage your findings? \nThis webinar will explore the fundamental elements of supply chain risk assessment for food processors and agri-food producers\, particularly for large and complex supply chains. Our speakers will examine industry selection criteria for new suppliers and how to achieve sustainable relationships with your suppliers. They will also discuss how large food manufacturing organizations successfully manage supply chain\, food safety\, and regulatory risks using AI and other advanced technologies. Finally\, they will examine the path forward\, presenting supplier screening considerations for professionals working in procurement\, FSQA\, supply chain\, and R&D\, to help them better manage risks such as food fraud\, regulatory non-compliance\, and unethical sourcing. \nFrom this webinar\, attendees will learn:  \n\nHow to identify and address weak points in their supply chains\nIndustry selection criteria for new suppliers\, and how to achieve sustainable relationships with your suppliers\nHow large food manufacturing organizations can successfully manage their supply chain\, food safety\, and regulatory risks\nFuture supplier screening considerations for professionals working in procurement\, FSQA\, supply chain\, R&D\, and related technical fields
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/how-to-manage-food-safety-and-regulatory-risks-in-your-supply-chain/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032750
CREATED:20251216T161200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T161200Z
UID:27982-1772193600-1772197200@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:FSMA's Lab Accreditation Rule: What Food & Beverage Manufacturers & Importers Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nAbout This Session \nJoin us as we explore when LAAF-accredited labs are required\, how the rule ties into outbreak investigations and import oversight\, and what food and beverage manufacturers should do now to evaluate their readiness. Attendees will gain practical guidance on risk-based testing strategies\, documentation expectations\, and how to work effectively with internal and third-party labs under the FSMA framework. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nWhen LAAF-accredited labs are required\nHow FDA uses LAAF results in investigations and import oversight\nWhat the rule means for your current testing programs\nKey documentation and quality expectations\nHow to assess lab partners for compliance
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/fsmas-lab-accreditation-rule-what-food-beverage-manufacturers-importers-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260302T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260302T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032750
CREATED:20260225T140015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T140015Z
UID:28339-1772488800-1772492400@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:AI for Formulated Goods: Unlocking Speed\, Compliance\, and Profitability
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\nNearly 95% of corporate AI initiatives deliver no measurable return\, according to a sobering report from MIT’s Media Lab . The difference isn’t the ambition—it’s the approach. Without trusted\, connected data\, AI can’t perform. \nThat challenge is even sharper in food\, beverage\, cosmetics and other formulated products\, where teams must navigate strict regulations\, volatile costs and fast-rising expectations for healthier\, more sustainable and innovative offerings—while still delivering the right product\, at the right time\, at the right price and through the right channel. \nCentric Software® AI-powered solutions embed automation and intelligence across the full product lifecycle to improve efficiency and accelerate time to market. From discovery and formulation to packaging\, labeling\, compliance\, manufacturing\, supply chain and commercialization\, Centric PLM™\, Visual Boards and PXM help teams reduce risk\, speed go-to-market and make smarter\, data-driven decisions. \nIn this live 60-minute webinar\, you will learn: \n\n\n\nWhy AI + PLM is the foundation for speed and compliance readiness\nLearn how connecting AI to a centralized product data backbone increases agility and strengthens regulatory confidence.\nHow AI is reshaping formulation\nExplore how AI supports smarter ingredient selection\, reduces trial-and-error and empowers teams to innovate faster while balancing cost\, safety and compliance.\nWhat effective change management entails in an AI-powered world\nLearn how AI can streamline updates to formulations\, labeling or packaging\, keeping all stakeholders aligned and minimizing costly disruption.\nWhy packaging is a strategic differentiator\nSee how AI enables companies to design packaging that resonates with consumers\, meets regulatory standards and supports sustainability goals.\n\n\n\nRegister now to learn about an exclusive offer for formulated brands and manufacturers—designed to identify quick-win use cases and demonstrate ROI rapidly. \nJoin Centric to learn about an exclusive offer designed to identify quick-win use cases and demonstrate ROI rapidly.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/ai-for-formulated-goods-unlocking-speed-compliance-and-profitability-2/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260303T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032750
CREATED:20260218T103431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T103431Z
UID:28306-1772546400-1772550000@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:FDA/USDA Regulatory Updates: Food Safety Work Plans for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nIn this high-level\, exclusive webinar\, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Kyle Diamantas and USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears\, Ph.D. will share their agencies’ regulatory priorities and work plans for 2026 and beyond. Attendees will hear directly from these top U.S. regulators on crucial food safety regulatory changes and work priorities that impact regulatory compliance and food safety for their industries. \nMr. Diamantas will share updates on FDA’s Human Foods Program priority deliverables for 2026\, including: \n\nThe removal of synthetic dyes from the U.S. food supply\nPost-market chemical safety oversight\nInfant formula safety\nThe reimagined timeline for FSMA 204 compliance\nFDA’s focus on “highly processed foods” in the recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans\nFDA’s consideration of food allergen thresholds (including gluten)\nUpdates on the revised “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) provision\n\nFrom the USDA side\, Dr. Brashears will discuss:  \n\nUSDA’s science- and data-driven vision for food safety\nSustained focus on Salmonella and other pathogens\nStrengthening collaboration across the food safety system\nWorkforce and inspection excellence\nPublic health protection that fosters a resilient food system\n\nA moderated Q&A session at the end of the webinar will allow attendees to pose questions to the regulator
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/fda-usda-regulatory-updates-food-safety-work-plans-for-2026/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032750
CREATED:20260311T091344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T091344Z
UID:28456-1774353600-1774357200@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:Why Packaging Chaos is Failing Modern Regulation
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nMany of the most costly failures in food and beverage don’t start in production. They start in specifications. \nA significant share of recalls trace back not to formulation errors but to packaging and labeling mistakes. An ingredient update doesn’t reach the label. Artwork moves forward without full regulatory context. Supplier claims can’t be substantiated. Approvals live in email instead of in an audit trail. \nThese aren’t isolated mistakes. They’re symptoms of fragmented specifications—product\, packaging\, artwork\, and supplier data managed across disconnected systems with no single source of truth. \nWhen specs don’t stay aligned\, small changes create real risk. \nAt the same time\, regulatory scrutiny is intensifying. In regions like the EU\, frameworks such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) are raising expectations around packaging\, sustainability claims\, traceability\, and documentation. Compliance now demands proof and control by default\, not after the fact. \nYet most teams are still managing specifications as static documents\, not as a connected system. \nIn this session\, we’ll explore:\n\nWhy fragmented specifications are driving recalls\, regulatory risk\, and launch delays\nHow disconnected packaging\, product\, and artwork workflows create hidden financial exposure\nWhat “audit-ready by design” really looks like in modern specification management\nHow to evolve specifications into a connected intelligence layer that governs change and surfaces risk early\nA 10-minute showcase of Packaging Specification Management\n\nYou’ll see how leading food and beverage teams are shifting from reactive compliance to a smarter\, connected model\, linking product\, packaging\, artwork\, supplier data\, and approvals into one controlled ecosystem. \nBecause in today’s environment\, disconnected specs aren’t just inefficient.They’re a recall and regulatory liability. \nReplace fragmented workflows with a connected foundation that reduces risk\, protects your brand\, and accelerates innovation\, without chasing compliance after the fact.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/why-packaging-chaos-is-failing-modern-regulation/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032750
CREATED:20251216T162325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T162325Z
UID:27983-1774612800-1774616400@foodindustryexecutive.com
SUMMARY:Working With FDA: Practical Insights from a Former FDA Official
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nAbout This Session \nNavigating interactions with the FDA can feel complex\, high-stakes\, and often uncertain for food and beverage manufacturers. In this FSMA Friday session\, Don Kautter of The Acheson Group (TAG)\, a former FDA official with deep experience in inspections\, compliance\, and regulatory policy\, offers clear\, practical guidance to help companies engage confidently and effectively with the Agency. \nWhat You Will Learn \n\nWhat FDA investigators prioritize during facility inspections\, and how they evaluate your documentation.\nHow to prepare teams\, records\, and environmental monitoring data to avoid common FDA inspection findings.\nBehaviors\, communication practices\, and on-site actions that build trust and credibility with FDA personnel.\nHow to respond effectively to FDA inquiries\, 483 observations\, and follow-up requests.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/working-with-fda-practical-insights-from-a-former-fda-official/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T032750
CREATED:20260402T170715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T170715Z
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SUMMARY:Recordkeeping and Document Management for Food Safety Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nRecords are essential to ensuring food safety. They demonstrate that a food safety program is being properly managed and that the established critical limits are being met. In a facility food safety plan\, every prerequisite program and HACCP principle must be documented either electronically or manually: procedures must be developed\, logged\, and implemented for each element describing what is expected and how that element should be managed. When a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspector visits your facility\, they will look for a complete\, accurate\, and well-organized document management program-and will expect records to be readily available for their review. \nIn this webinar\, seasoned food safety experts with backgrounds in industry and regulatory will explain the fundamentals of recordkeeping and document control for your food safety plan. They will also discuss FDA’s perspective on document management and what inspectors expect from your recordkeeping program. \nFrom this webinar\, attendees will learn:\n. Why recordkeeping and document control are essential to food safety and business\nmanagement\n. FDA’s guidance on document management for your food safety plan\n. How a complete\, accurate\, and well-organized document management program makes\nregulatory inspections go more smoothly
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/recordkeeping-and-document-management-for-food-safety-compliance/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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SUMMARY:FDA\, FSMA & AI: Navigating Regulation\, Data\, and Compliance Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nFDA is building its framework for AI in food safety oversight. For most manufacturers\, the gap between where the agency is heading and where their operations actually stand is bigger than they’d like to admit\, and it’s not just a technology problem. \nIn this FSMA Friday panel\, Dr. Ben Miller\, Dean Brown\, and Chris Brandsey draw on backgrounds in regulatory science\, enterprise software\, and global technology implementation to tackle the questions food and beverage manufacturers are dealing with right now. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nWhere FDA is headed on AI-assisted FSMA compliance\, and what that means for your audit readiness and food safety programs\nWhat makes or breaks AI in a regulated manufacturing environment: data quality\, governance\, and whether your organization is actually set up to act on what AI surfaces\nHow to build the internal case for moving forward and what manufacturers who’ve started already wish they’d known
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/fda-fsma-ai-navigating-regulation-data-and-compliance-intelligence/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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SUMMARY:Seek and Destroy: Responding to Listeria Positives
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\nAbout This Session\nListeria doesn’t hide\, it travels. When your Environmental Monitoring program flags a positive\, what you do next either fixes the real problem or just delays it. In this FSMA Friday session\, Steven Tsuyuki\, Food Safety Senior Advisor of The Acheson Group\, breaks down the Seek and Destroy framework: an investigation-first approach that traces exactly where Listeria came from and how it moved — before anyone picks up a mop. If your team keeps chasing positives without closing them out for good\, this session is for you. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nWhy the Listeria Control Equation matters and how one weak link across traffic patterns\, GMPs\, sanitation\, floors\, or equipment design opens the door to your next EM positive.\nWhat “Seek” actually looks like: your team runs a CSI-style investigation to trace where Listeria came from and how it moved before you touch a single piece of equipment.\nHow to destroy the right way: targeted investigative swabbing\, rinsate sampling\, and corrective actions that eliminate the risk instead of papering over it with an SOP.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/seek-and-destroy-responding-to-listeria-positives/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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