Securing a global food supply chain requires a more thoughtful approach to how food businesses and governments look at ensuring food safety.

The Global Harmonization Initiative is a network of scientific organizations and individual scientists working to promote harmonization of global food safety regulations and legislation.

As you look toward ways to improve your sanitation program, the value of an easy-to-read, easy-to-follow audit provided by your chemical supplier cannot be overstated.  

There are many different audit formats being used within the food industry, but regardless of which one you choose, the best reason to have an audit is the genuine desire to improve.

Whenever the Global Food Safety Initiative standards are presented at various international forums, there is a discussion on which standard is best.

Third-party audits have played, and by necessity will continue to play, a very important role in assuring the safety of the food supply.

Teamwork and preparation are necessary to meet the constant and enormous challenges of producing safe food as well as passing a food safety audit with flying colors.

The process audit is a powerful tool. It allows the auditor to go beyond inspecting the cosmetic issues in a plant.

Manufacturers should be able to verify the products obtained from their sanitation chemical supplier.

If auditors and auditees are prepared, audits can be relatively painless and result in valuable information that sets the stage for continuing process improvement.