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Foreign body contamination in food: what to do when found in manufacturing
Learn how to respond to foreign body contamination in food manufacturing, including isolation, risk assessment,
corrective actions and compliance.
Think your BRC grade is wrong or unfair? Here’s what to do
Find out how likely you are to change your grade and the steps to make it happen, from review and evidence gathering to expert support and formal appeal.
Fire Risk Assessment for food manufacturing and warehousing: a practical guide
High fire risks in food manufacturing and warehouses can threaten staff and operations. Find out how a fire risk assessment can protect your business.
Is organic food certification right for your business?
Organic certification is more than ditching pesticides. From soil health to inspections and paperwork, discover what it really takes.
How to get Food Business Approval: step-by-step guide
Working with meat, dairy, or eggs? Food Business Operational Approval isn’t just a formality-it’s a legal requirement designed to keep food safe and your business compliant. Discover what it takes to get approved and why it matters for your operation.
HACCP: A Practical Guide for UK Food Businesses
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a legal requirement for UK food businesses. This guide explains what it is, who needs it, the 7 key principles, and how to make sure your business is compliant and protected.
Digital vs. paper food safety diaries: Which is best for your business?
When it comes to food safety records, every kitchen must keep accurate, reliable, and compliant documentation.
How to choose the right BRC consultant for your business
Choosing the right BRC consultant can make or break your certification journey. Discover key factors to consider and how to find a trusted expert.
BRCGS: Don’t make these common mistakes
After supporting hundreds of businesses in the food storage and distribution sector to achieve and maintain BRCGS certification, we’ve identified the most common mistakes that can risk your grade or prevent certification altogether.
Risk assessment: benefits of a consultant for your food business
Working with a health and safety consultant helps you approach risk management from a well-informed standpoint, ensuring that you not only identify potential risks but also create effective strategies to handle them, ultimately leading to greater efficiency, reduced liabilities, and long-term financial benefits for your business.
Reducing food waste in the food manufacturing industry
Food manufacturers today face a dual responsibility of minimising food waste and maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
Food hygiene audits; how to achieve guaranteed success
Food hygiene audits are a crucial aspect of maintaining safety, compliance, and quality standards in any food-related business.
Mastering Critical Control Points: Ultimate guide to ensuring food production excellence
Discover the vital role of Critical Control Points (CCPs) in food production.
Achieving food security in manufacturing: key steps for food manufacturers
For food manufacturers, ensuring food security means consistently producing safe, high-quality products that meet regulatory standards while maintaining efficiency.
Important food storage guidelines for food businesses to stay safe
Proper food storage is a cornerstone of food safety in settings like restaurants, cafes, care homes, and schools that have food service.
Food safety and organic food: Understanding the use of preservatives
As consumer demand for organic food continues to rise, so does the need for food manufacturers, suppliers, agents, and brokers to ensure they are meeting stringent food safety standards.
What to look for when choosing a food supplier
As a food manufacturer, how you handle suppliers and contractors is critical to maintaining food safety standards, complying with food laws, and protecting your customers.
The truth about food safety in hot environments amidst E.coli outbreak concerns
The recent E.coli outbreak linked to lettuce has caused over 200 illnesses and has brought food safety to the forefront for food manufacturers, storage and distribution facilities, and brokers.
Create the best food safety conditions in ice cream production
Food safety is paramount in ice cream production, however, the process involves multiple steps that can pose significant risks.
BRC Vs SALSA Certification: choose the best for your business
Two commonly recognised certifications that food manufacturers, distributors, agents, and brokers often pursue are BRC and SALSA. Here we explain the main differences.
F&A Fruits’ journey to achieving SALSA certification with Complete Food Safety
F&A Fruits, a prominent supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables, embarked on a transformative journey towards obtaining SALSA certification.
The importance of authentic and ironclad Halal food identification
For Muslim consumers, ensuring the integrity of halal food identification in food manufacturing is paramount.
Paving the path to BRC Certification for SLR Supplies
SLR Supplies, who specialise in the storage and distribution of food, have received BRC certification again with the help of Complete Food Safety.
How to avoid non-conformities and achieve BRC food safety certification
Avoid non-conformities when trying to achieve the globally recognised BRC standard, that sets the benchmark for food safety and quality.
Mitigating risks in the food industry: accident support
In the dynamic landscape of the food industry, an accident is an inherent risk that businesses must navigate.
Norovirus outbreaks in the food industry – how to avoid them
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. Outbreaks can have serious consequences for the food industry, including legal action, and closure of premises.
BRC and SALSA certification; which is right for your business?
If you are a food producer, supplier, or agent and broker you may have heard of BRC and SALSA certification. But what are they, and how do they differ?
Your complete guide to understanding the BRC process
Are there steps you have not considered? From gap analysis to maintaining certification, be well informed on the BRC process.
What’s the cost and timeframe for achieving BRC?
BRC certification doesn’t have to be as daunting as you think. Understand costs and timeframe to help prevent any surprises.
What is BRC and what are the commercial benefits?
A BRC certification is both a time and monetary investment. Discover what commercial benefits you could see in return.
Food manufacturing allergen management: become the master
Whether you are creating a food product from scratch, just an element, or if you’re part of the manufacturing supply chain, you are required to protect the ingredients or product; this also includes allergen contamination.
Essential safety signs in a commercial kitchen
The commercial kitchen is the heart of any food...
Food Traceability: Lets get your Records Straight
What is food traceability? The Food Standards...
BRCGS Unannounced Audits: How to Prepare
Passing a BRCGS audit is of paramount importance to our clients in order to retain and attract customers. Discover all there is to know about BRCGS unannounced audits and ways that you can prepare.
17 Acronyms Everyone Working in Food Manufacturing Should Know
Acronyms are designed to simplify life, but do...
What You Need to Know About SALSA Issue 6
Issue 6 of the SALSA standard has now been...
The 4 Cs of Food Safety Explained
Whether you work in the hospitality industry or...
HACCP Plan for Sushi & Sashimi: High-Risk Foods
Whether you manage a Japanese restaurant or a...
New PPE Regulations 2022: A Quick Guide
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work...
BRCGS Grading System Explained: From AA to Uncertified
Whether you’re anxiously awaiting your first...
BRCGS Agents & Brokers Issue 3: What You Need to Know
A new issue of BRCGS Agents & Brokers was...
BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9: What You Need to Know
As announced in 2021, BRCGS has now introduced a...
New Calorie Labelling Regulations: What You Need to Know
From April 2022 onwards, large businesses will...
BRCGS Packaging Materials: Certification Success Stories 2021
The BRCGS Packaging Materials Standard provides...
BRCGS is Celebrating Its 25th Anniversary
A widely recognised organisation, BRCGS...
The NEW Salsa Standard: Brokers, Storage & Distribution
Great news: SALSA’s certification scheme is now...
5 Key Food Safety Facts Worth Knowing
Food safety refers to the practices used to...
Why Are Risk Assessments Important?
It’s important for any business to conduct risk...
What is a Food Safety Management System?
A food safety management system (FSMS) is...
Why is Food Safety Training Important?
Whatever the industry you’re in, training your...
Natasha’s Law: Everything You Need to Know as a Food Business
Coming into effect later in the year, Natasha’s...
BRC Storage & Distribution Issue 4: What Do I Need To Know?
As announced last year, BRCGS are introducing a...
Covid-19 – We’re Here to Help.
A Guide for Restaurants The hospitality sector...
ATP Monitoring Systems and How They Are Helping the Brewery Industry
A major challenge for brewers is to make safe,...
What is your Favourite Restaurant’s Food Hygiene Rating?
In recent news, thousands of restaurants came...
BRC Packaging and Packaging Materials Issue 6 – What You Need to Know
On August 1st 2019 BRCGS launched Global...
Brexit Proofing Your Food Business
With so much uncertainty surrounding Brexit, it is crucial that business owners are prepared for what is likely to be a challenging change to the market. Indecisiveness seems to be at the centre of Brexit, however, it is important for businesses to take decisive action well in advance to avoid risks, unnecessary costs and disruption. […]
Reducing the Risk of a Listeria Outbreak: What You Need To Know
It’s not uncommon to hear on the news at the...
Implementing a Positive Food Safety Culture: What You Need to Know
Creating a food safety culture is one of the...
How Food Compliance Can Help Your Business Grow
With surveys showing that 61% of people said...
Decreasing the Risk of an Allergic Reaction in your Restaurant
Allergic reactions to food are not only...
Coping with Stress at Work: Tips & Advice
Feeling the pressure of work-related stress is...
Are you making the most of your Food Safety Audits?
Regular food hygiene audits can provide huge...
Certification Success to start 2019
As we reach the end of the first quarter in...
Food Safety Compliance for Hospitality Industry
From luxury hotel chains to start up cafes,...
8 Step Allergen Control Plan
Around 2 million people in the UK are...
Key Changes in Issue 8 of the BRC Food Safety Standard
Issue 8 of the BRC Food Food Safety standard...
BRC or SALSA? Your Best Option For Certification…
For food and drink companies looking to expand...
Key Changes for SALSA Issue 5
As changes in the industry take place and new...
Improve your Food Hygiene Rating score with Food Safety Audits
For businesses within the food industry, a 5...
Food Safety Week 2018
On the 4th of June, the Food Standards Agency...
GDPR – Are you ready?
On May 25 2018, GDPR comes into effect which...
Best Practice for Moving Premises
Is your business in the process of re-location?...
Top Results for our Clients to start 2018
As we reach the end of the first quarter in...
Food Hygiene concerns within the Meat Industry
Over the past few months there have been a...
Hygiene Concerns top 2017 Food Safety Public Attitudes in FSA Report
Towards the end of last year, the FSA released...
Food Safety Consultants – What are the benefits?
If you're considering a food safety...
Pest Infestations – A Costly Visitor
A leading hotel in Birmingham was fined £120,000...
Why a Food Safety Certificate should be top of your business goals for 2018
Deciding your business goals for 2018? A food...
2017 Food Safety Achievements
As 2017 comes to a close, we’re looking back at...
Benefits of Supplier Approval Management
The presence of a Supplier Approval Management...
Key Changes – BRC Agents and Brokers Issue 2
The updates made to the BRC Global Standard for...
Save Time and Money with Pre-Audits
For businesses in the food industry looking to...
Are your Health and Safety Systems in need of Review?
If neglected, Health and Safety systems can...
BRC Food Safety – Recent Success Stories
The BRC Food Safety certification focuses on the...
BRC Packaging – Recent Success Stories
Many of our clients within the Packaging...
BRC Storage and Distribution – Recent Success Stories
Each month our clients will undergo audits to...
Should it be mandatory to display Food Hygiene Rating Scores? Achieve 5 Stars before it is…
The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme provides...
Food Safety for Startups
Food Safety compliance for startup businesses is...
6 Steps to a Successful Audit
With over 30 years experience in Food Safety,...
Stay Safe this Summer with the Right PPE
Unfortunately for those that work outside, the...
Online VS Classroom Training
As online courses increase in range and...
4 Reasons to Introduce Colour-Coding to your Food Safety System
A colour coding system is a highly beneficial...
Workplace Stress – Not to be Ignored.
Stress Stress – state of mental or emotional...
Why Improved Health and Safety = Improved Profits
Why do we often see Health and Safety as a...
6 Tips to Serve Safe Food this BBQ Season
Accidents at work – HSE Statistics (2015/16)
The organisation HSE have recently released...
Recent Success Stories
A selection of our clients recent success...
Issue 3 BRC Storage and Distribution
Main changes to BRC Storage and Distribution in...
The Safety Hazards of Flour Dust
There are tiny, dry particles in the air that...
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