Food Safety 101: Personnel Practices & Hygiene
While it's critical that processing equipment and food production facilities are the focus of food safety guidelines, those guidelines must also address the personnel [...]
What You Need to Know to Prevent Allergen Cross-Contact
When we talk about food safety, one almost always thinks about foodborne illness, but preventing allergen cross-contact along the supply chain is just as [...]
Why Sanitary Design is Critical for Food Safety
If your company is building a new food manufacturing facility, renovating a facility, or moving into an existing plant, it's essential that you follow sanitary [...]
Does the Food Safety Modernization Act Mandate a HACCP Plan?
Food safety is a priority for food manufacturers, who have various tools and protocols at their disposal to comply with all of the rules designed [...]
For Everything There is a Season, But Food Safety is Constant
Food processors and manufacturers must plan for changes in demand throughout the year, whether issues are caused by seasonal weather patterns, holiday-themed products, or other cyclical factors. This blog from [...]
Creating A Solid HACCP Plan – More Than A Food Safety Plan
When it comes to fulfilling the Food and Drug Administration's regulatory mandates, manufacturers must implement a food safety program that addresses the specific needs of their facilities and products. A [...]
Building Your Facility’s IPM Plan: Integrated Pest Management 101
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an essential part of any food facility's efforts to ensure consumers receive safe, high-quality products. This blog will discuss why Integrated Pest Management is important, [...]
Post-Pandemic Inspections โ What You Need to Know Before Your Next FDA Visit
For many food companies, the COVID-19 pandemic brought challenges and changes at all levels of operation, including how they prepare for inspections. This blog from ImEPIK will review how [...]
Exporting From the E.U. Into the U.S.: Are You Ready Now That Tariffs Are Lifted?
Earlier this year, the inauguration of a new U.S. President brought several trade changes between the United States and the E.U., especially when it comes to agricultural exports. According [...]
What is Intentional Adulteration in Food? Explaining the Basics
Intentional adulteration is a relatively rare issue, but itโs also extremely serious, which is why its prevention must be part of any food safety plan. In this blog from ImEPIK, [...]