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Document Control Explained: The Foundation of Every Food Safety Management System
Introduction Many food businesses invest significant time developing HACCP plans, training staff, conducting internal audits, and maintaining certification standards. However, document control remains one of
SALSA vs BRCGS: Which Standard Is Right for Your Food Business in 2027?
Many UK food businesses reach a point where they must choose between SALSA and BRCGS certification. Both standards strengthen food safety, improve customer confidence, and
BRCGS Storage & Distribution: What Auditors Are Focusing on in 2026
The August 2026 BRCGS updates have introduced a noticeable shift in how Storage & Distribution (SD) audits are conducted. While the core requirements of Issue
Supplier Approval: The Hidden Risk in Your Food Safety Management System
Many food businesses invest significant time and resources into production controls, hygiene standards, staff training and HACCP systems. However, one of the most common weaknesses
Food Fraud in 2026: Is Your Vulnerability Assessment Still Fit for Purpose?
Food fraud is not a new challenge for the food industry. As supply chains become increasingly complex and economic pressures grow, the opportunities and incentives
What Recent Food Recalls Can Teach Food Manufacturers About Risk Management?
Food recalls continue to make headlines across the food industry, affecting manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and consumers alike. While every recall is different, they often reveal
Documentation vs Reality: Closing the Gap Before Your Next Food Safety Audit
Introduction One of the most common issues identified in BRCGS, SALSA, and supplier audits isn’t always a missing procedure; it’s when what’s written down doesn’t
Why Food Safety Works Best As A Partnership
For many food businesses, food safety can feel like a checklist: policies written, documents filed, audits passed. However, the most successful food safety-certified sites aren’t
Corrective Actions After an Audit: Turning Findings into Food Safety Improvements
Introduction: Audits Don’t End on Audit Day Whether it’s a BRCGS audit, SALSA assessment, internal audit, supplier audit or customer inspection, the real value of
Production Risk Zoning Under BRCGS Issue 9: Meeting Clause 4.11 in Manufacturing and Storage & Distribution Sites
Introduction Production risk zoning is a key control for preventing contamination across the food supply chain, not just in manufacturing but also in storage and
What Recent Food Recalls Tell Us About Audit Readiness in 2026
Food recalls continue to be a visible reminder that even well-established food safety systems can fail if they are not effectively implemented, monitored, and reviewed.
Food Safety Culture: Why BRCGS Keeps Coming Back to It
Food safety culture is no longer a “soft” topic or a box-ticking exercise. It has become one of the most consistent themes in BRCGS standards,