PFAS – Exposure to Polyfluoralkyl Substances & Prevention
PFAS – Polyfluoralkyl substances Background The per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of chemicals used to make fluoropolymer coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. We previously reported on the prevalence of persistent organic pollutants and PBT (persistent bioaccumulative and toxic) substances in commonly used firefighting foams. The main culprits being […]
ISO FDIS 22000 Update May 2018
Food safety is related to the presence of food-borne hazards in food at the point of consumption. As the introduction of food safety hazards can occur at any stage of the food chain, adequate control throughout the food chain is essential. Thus, food safety is ensured through the combined efforts of all the parties participating in the food chain.
Food Safety from Farm to Fork?
Over the past few decades there have been many a controversy in the food and beverage industry. These breaches have ranged from tainted dairy products to contaminated beef. These high profile cases of food fraud have dented consumer confidence and made the general public question the journey their food takes from farm to fork. Food […]
Revision of ISO 22000
In recent years there have been a few food scandals which have made modern societies question how safe our food is on its journey from farm to fork. Additionally, there have been new food safety requirements that have pushed the need for a revision of ISO 22000. On the 23rd – 25th February 2015 there […]
Why Seek ISO 22000 Certification?
In the first part of the ISO 22000 piece, ‘What do we need to know about ISO 22000?’ We discussed the requirements, benefits and adoption rates of ISO 22000 certification. In this part we will look at why companies may not seek ISO 22000 certification. Many organisations have yet to seek certification to this standard, […]
What do we Need to Know About ISO 22000?
ISO 22000:2005 is the family of international standards that governs food safety management. This family of standards includes: ISO 22000:2005 – Overall guidelines for food safety and management. ISO 22004:2014 – Provides generic advice on the application of ISO 22000. ISO 22005:2007 – Focuses on traceability of feed and in the food chain. ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 […]
