Food Safety Consulting Service Features
Analysis & Evaluation
Provides an in-depth analysis and evaluation of the specific safety or compliance area you need assistance with
Receive Full Report
Concludes with a full report of our findings, including action steps
In-Depth Review
Includes an in-depth review of all related documentation, processes, policies, procedures, training and facilities
Industry Experts
Gives you access to industry knowledge and experience you may not have in-house
Detailed Assessment
Delivers a detailed assessment of your compliance level, which can be used for future benchmarking
Our Most Popular Food Safety Consulting Services
Third-Party Audit Gap Assessment
Prepare your facility for a successful GFSI, GDP (Good Distribution Practice) or HACCP/GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) audit with this comprehensive, onsite assessment. We’ll focus on the same standards your facility will be inspected against during an actual audit, including processes, procedures and the facility itself. You’ll receive a full report, including corrective actions for addressing areas of opportunity, so you can achieve and maintain certification.
FSVP Plan Development or Review
If your facility imports FDA-regulated products into the U.S., the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) requires you to comply with specific requirements. This includes having a plan for assessing the manufacturers of the products you’re importing. We can help you develop that plan before any products are shipped to you, or review your current plan to verify it’s in compliance with FSVP.
Food Safety Plan Development or Review
To achieve regulatory compliance — and to pass a food safety audit — you need a plan that meets all food safety plan requirements, including hazard analysis, preventive controls, employee training, recordkeeping and more. This service can develop a complete, facility-specific plan on your behalf, or review an existing plan to verify it’s in compliance, with recommendations for elements that must be corrected
Consultant Spotlight
Francesca Vesce brings more than 30 years of experience to the team, combining regulatory knowledge with extensive industry experience to provide guidance for achieving and maintaining compliance.
Additional Supplemental Services
- OSHA Compliance & Safety Program
- OSHA Safety Training
- Policy & Procedure Review & Development
- Environmental Compliance Programs
- Environmental Audits & Assessments
Food Safety Service FAQs
What are some common food safety issues?
expand_moreexpand_lessNew food products, new packages and new methods of distribution and consumption have presented a variety of food safety issues, such as:
- Sanitation
- Equipment
- Environmental monitoring
- Foreign supplier verification plans
- Intentional adulteration
- Root cause analysis
- Raw materials
- Supplier risk assessment
What is the difference between the USDA and the FDA?
expand_moreexpand_lessThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) each have a unique responsibility for food safety. The FDA is the agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) responsible for the safety of all food products and ingredients, except foods regulated by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), which is responsible for the safety, wholesomeness and accurate labeling of meat, poultry and egg products. All food establishments, whether FDA- or USDA-regulated, are required to maintain sanitary conditions to ensure the safe production of food.
What is the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP)?
expand_moreexpand_lessThe Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) is a critical framework to ensure that imported foods meet U.S. food safety standards. However, many companies fail to develop adequate plans to comply with FSVP requirements under the FDA. This lack of preparation can leave organizations vulnerable to significant risks associated with food safety.
For instance, when companies purchase products from brokers or distributors without vetting their FSVP plans, they inadvertently expose themselves to potential hazards that may originate from their suppliers. Such oversights can result in serious health concerns for consumers, as demonstrated by incidents like the discovery of high arsenic levels in imported apple juice sold by large retailers.