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FDA implemented the new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) in 2016 with many organizations still not fully compliant. FSMA places primary responsibility on owners and operators of food facilities to control hazardous risks. This course will examine the important elements for FSMA, including FDA authority, examples of Preventative Controls, with leading World Class Best Practices for recommended preparation steps for handling these requirements.
Food companies most frequent #483 warning observation is a lack of robust or compliant Food Safety Plan for FSMA. There is high liability potential for food processors not compliant with FSMA regulations and Zero Tolerance with new Swabathons make it imperative for organizations to have a robust compliance program in place. Senior Leadership as well as facility teams need to be knowledgeable of regulations, new authority and requirements.
President, QAS, (Quality Assurance Strategies, LLC), is private consultant for the Food and Beverage Industry specializing in Global Food Safety and Quality with expertise in Regulatory Compliance, Prop 65, Crisis Management, Business Integration and Due Diligence M & A Compliance Risk Assessments.
Formerly, Vice President, Food Safety, Weston Foods (WF), a GWL Canadian company and North American leader in bakery products. Transformed organization toward World Class Excellence for Food Safety within four years by framing Food Safety Roadmap Strategy for fast-tracking compliance to FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act), SFCA (Safe Foods for Canadian Act) and new NLEA (Nutrition Labelling Education Act) for US and Canada compliance.
Over 25+ years of food safety and quality experience, after holding successive senior positions with Colgate-Palmolive, Coca-Cola, Best foods NA, Unilever, YUM! Brands and Quiznos (Board). Prior to joining Weston Foods, held position of Quality Director with Mondelez International (formerly Kraft Foods) in Europe, (Zurich, Switzerland) and Cadbury as QA Chocolate Director (Quality, Environmental, and Health & Safety) for NA/Europe/Global. Education: MBA (Dual), International Business and Management; BS, in Business Administration Mgt., St. Peter’s University.