Is HACCP Dead? FSMA Compliance and the FSPCA
Since the new FSMA rules regarding Preventive Controls (PC) were introduced last year, food companies are facing some confusion around how to comply to these requirements. An alternate format of a food safety plan that includes PCs was put forward by the FSPCA but has muddied the waters further. So what’s really going on? What […]
3 Steps To Comply With FSVP And Protect Your U.S. Business
It used to be easy to get around even having a food safety program, but now government, retailers, and consumers alike are demanding higher standards from food producers. Companies that don’t want to lose their market and export share need to recognize that the field has changed and the deadlines are upon us. A comprehensive […]
Icicle Makes Food Safety Compliance Faster With Smart Suggestions
Vancouver, Canada, February 22, 2016 (Newswire.com) – Icicle Technologies Inc. has launched a new smart suggestion feature to accelerate compliance with food safety regulations, continuing their mission to advance automation technology for the industry. Their food safety management system, Icicle, now offers users uniquely intelligent algorithms that suggest processes and hazards when creating and managing […]
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 […]