In the Meat Packing Journal: Icicle Makes HACCP Compliance Easy
Icicle was featured in this month’s poultry edition of Meat Packing Journal, the international magazine for the meat and poultry industry. Our software feature on allergen control management was exclusively profiled (which you can learn about in full here), and one of our Ontario-based clients, Hayter’s Turkey Farms, was interviewed in-depth to showcase their successful, […]
New Features: HARPC Compliance, Recall Identification, & Quantity Definition
We launched three new exciting Icicle features in November. Check them out below. #1: Control Radiological and Intentionally-Introduced Hazards for HARPC Compliance What’s the difference between HARCP and HACCP? While HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) is an international standard, HARPC (Hazard Analysis and Risk-based Preventive Controls) is the legislative FDA requirement brought forward under […]
Companies Exporting to the U.S. Need to be Ready for This
New rules for the groundbreaking 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) have been published by the U.S. FDA, providing much sought after answers for the global food industry that watches the massive and influential American market closely. While there are some rules that will be released next year, one in particular is of great relevance […]
From 24 Hrs: Expert Predicts BC Food Safety Will ‘Slip’
by Stefania Seccia, 24 Hrs Vancouver While most B.C.-based food processors are scrambling to meet new safety regulations coming into effect soon, one expert doubts most will meet the deadlines due to a lack of planning. B.C.’s Public Health Act’s food premises regulation was amended in 2013 to require written food safety and sanitation plans […]
4 Ways to Automate Allergen Control
Almost half of all recalls in the USA and more than half in Canada last year were caused by undeclared allergens. Allergen labelling and control has become an increasingly critical part of food safety as both consumer awareness and regulatory action related to food allergies builds. The Icicle food safety app now provides automated allergen […]