International Food Safety and Quality Network Discussion Forum Forum

Speaker Name: Tony Connor Speaker Title: Chief Technical Advisor Company Name: IFSQN Speaker Photo: http://www.ifsqn.com...eakers/tony.jpg Speaker Bio: Tony received an honors degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from Durham University before embarking on a successful 35 year career in the UK food industry in a variety of roles including Laboratory Manager, Production Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Technical Manager, Technical Development Manager and Group Technical Manager. Since 2009 Tony has been Chief Technical Advisor to the International Food Safety & Quality Network. Webinar Description: This webinar will enable participants to develop practical knowledge of the principles of internal auditing enabling them to participate as part of your internal audit team. The webinar provides instruction on how to implement an Internal Audit system and how to prepare, conduct and report on an internal audit. The course is suitable for all personnel working in food manufacturing, food handling, food storage or food distribution operations. All attendees receive a copy of the training material (PDF), personalized IFSQN Training Academy Certificate and 30 day access to the webinar recording. For more details click the register button. Register for Free: http://www.ifsqn.com...food-operations Premium Webinar? Cost of Attendance: 97 xx Ranged Event From: 04 Dec 2026 To: 04 Dec 2026

Speaker Name: Tony Connor Speaker Title: Chief Technical Advisor Company Name: IFSQN Speaker Photo: http://www.ifsqn.com...eakers/tony.jpg Speaker Bio: Tony received an honors degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from Durham University before embarking on a successful 20 year career in the UK food industry in a variety of roles including Laboratory Manager, Production Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Technical Manager, Technical Development Manager and Group Technical Manager. Since 2009 Tony has been Chief Technical Advisor to the International Food Safety & Quality Network. Webinar Description: This webinar can be used to train your food safety team in HACCP implementation and GMP best practices and will enable participants to develop practical knowledge of the principles of food safety and HACCP systems. The webinar provides instruction on how to implement a HACCP system from preliminary steps to documenting a Food Safety Plan with CCPs and Preventive Controls. The course is suitable for food handlers, supervisors, managers and HACCP team members working in food manufacturing, food handling, food storage or food distribution operations. All attendees receive a copy of the training material (PDF), personalized IFSQN Training Academy Certificate and 30 day access to the webinar recording. For more details click the register button. Register for Free: http://www.ifsqn.com...od-safety-teams Premium Webinar? Cost of Attendance: 97 null Ranged Event From: 20 Nov 2026

Speaker Name: Nikki Smith Speaker Title: Business Leader Company Name: Trace Analytics Speaker Photo: http://www.ifsqn.com...akers/nikki.jpg Speaker Bio: Nikki Smith is the Air Quality Business Leader at Trace Analytics, the leading laboratory for compressed air quality testing. Nikki was the Quality Director for six years, in which she focused on continuous improvement of laboratory processes and technology, before becoming the business leader in 2019. As the business leader, she oversees all aspects of the laboratory strategy and development. Trace Analytics is an A2LA accredited laboratory specializing in compressed air and gas testing for food and beverage manufacturing facilities. Using ISO 8573 sampling and analytical methods, their laboratory tests for particles (0.5-5 microns), water, oil aerosol, oil vapor, and microbial contaminants found in compressed air. For over 29 years, they’ve upheld the highest industry standards of health and safety, delivering uncompromising quality worldwide in accordance with ISO, SQF, BRC, and FDA requirements. Webinar Description: Accurate sampling is the foundation of compliant compressed air testing. ISO 8573 sets clear expectations for proper sampling methods. In this webinar, we’ll uncover the most common sampling “red flags” and how to avoid them. Discover how your testing laboratory should partner with you to ensure accurate, complaint results you can trust—every time. Join Trace Analytics’ Business Leader, Nikki Smith, for more

Speaker Name: Amanda Evans-Lara Speaker Title: Director Company Name: HACCP Mentor Speaker Photo: http://www.ifsqn.com...kers/amanda.jpg Speaker Bio: Amanda Evans-Lara is an experienced food safety specialist, consultant, auditor, and educator with over 30 years of experience in the food industry, specialising in HACCP, food safety management systems, risk-management and regulatory compliance. As the driving force behind the global education platform HACCP Mentor, Amanda is also an approved BRCGS consultant and training provider who has developed numerous online courses, and serves as a lead instructor for several US-FDA rules. With a passion for technology, she is committed to leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline work practices and enhance efficiency in the workplace. Webinar Description: Discover practical approaches to efficiently managing multiple GFSI standards, customer requirements and regulatory requirements without duplicating efforts. This webinar provides a framework for creating a unified food safety management system that satisfies diverse certification schemes while reducing documentation and audit burden. Register for Free: https://event.webina...gister/7r0zmspw Cost of Attendance: Free Food Safety Fridays is the FREE educational webinar program brought to you by IFSQN. Check out the Upcoming Webinars and visit the Sponsor Offers for the latest free giveaways. Ranged Event From: 06 Nov 2026 To: 06 Nov 2026

Speaker Name: Vladimir Surčinski Speaker Title: Dipl.Ing Company Name: IFSQN Speaker Photo: https://www.ifsqn.co...rs/vladimir.jpg Speaker Bio: Food Safety expert with more than 10 years in food safety topics and implementation, training and auditing business. Food safety standards are my focus, still strongly included in standards for quality, environmental protection and health and safety. Currently on position of project manager for certification body of Quality Austria where I am also accredited auditor and trainer with more than 500 audits performed in different industries and more than 1,000 persons trained. I have a vision of finding new ways to analyse risks in food safety and defining of methods that will be used in industries across the world. My strategy is to develop and research new topics in food safety, presenting them through the webinars, training's, forums, blogging and publications. Webinar Description: Environmental Monitoring Programs – From Risk to Digital Implementation is a practical 4-hour online training webinar designed for food safety and quality professionals responsible for developing, managing, or improving Environmental Monitoring Programs (EMP) within their facilities. Environmental Monitoring is now a mandatory pillar of food safety management under GFSI-recognised schemes including FSSC 22000 v6, IFS Food v8, BRCGS Food v9, and SQF 9, as well as global legislation. This training provides clear, step-by-step guidance on designing a risk-based

Speaker Name: Alec Thompson Speaker Title: New Account Specialist Company Name: Trace Analytics Speaker Photo: http://www.ifsqn.com...eakers/alec.jpg Speaker Bio: Alec Thompson is a Trace Analytics’ new account specialist. For the last 6 years, Alec has been providing tailored air quality testing solutions to meet industry standards and protect critical processes. Trace Analytics is an A2LA accredited laboratory specializing in compressed air and gas testing for food and beverage manufacturing facilities. Using ISO 8573 sampling and analytical methods, their laboratory tests for particles (0.5-5 microns), water, oil aerosol, oil vapor, and microbial contaminants found in compressed air. For over 29 years, they’ve upheld the highest industry standards of health and safety, delivering uncompromising quality worldwide in accordance with ISO, SQF, BRC, and FDA requirements. Webinar Description: Alec Thompson is a Trace Analytics’ new account specialist, will take you behind the scenes of the compressed air testing laboratory process—from sample receipt to accredited results. Learn how each contaminant is analyzed, what your report really reveals about your compressed air quality, and how to confidently interpret your results to ensure compliance and product safety. Register for Free: https://event.webina...gister/nzv9luqg Cost of Attendance: Free Food Safety Fridays is the FREE educational webinar program brought to you by IFSQN. Check out the Upcoming Webinars and visit the Spon

Speaker Name: Vladimir Surčinski Speaker Title: Dipl.Ing Company Name: IFSQN Speaker Photo: http://www.ifsqn.com...rs/vladimir.jpg Speaker Bio: Vladimir Surčinski is an international food safety expert with more than 15 years of experience in auditing, risk assessment, and capacity building across the global food supply chain. He is CEO and Vice President of ENFIT – International Association for Supply Chain Safety, and formerly served as Product Manager for Food Standards at Quality Austria. Throughout his career he has conducted over 1,000 audits and trained more than 10,000 professionals worldwide. Vladimir has been part of the IFSQN community for more than 10 years, where he has delivered both free and paid webinars to global audiences of over 30,000 participants. He is known for his energetic and modern approach, making complex food safety requirements practical and easy to implement. His philosophy is simple: every participant should finish a session with clear ideas they can apply in their company the very next day. Recognized for his reputation, enthusiasm, and hands-on training style, Vladimir continues to support the global food safety community through practical training, consulting, and thought leadership. Webinar Description: AI and digital tools are rapidly entering food safety management, but not every solution adds value. This session will cut through the hype and demonstrate real-world applications that companies can adopt today, from automated monitoring to

Speaker Name: Vladimir Surčinski Speaker Title: Dipl.Ing Company Name: IFSQN Speaker Photo: http://www.ifsqn.com...rs/vladimir.jpg Speaker Bio: Vladimir Surčinski is an international food safety expert with more than 15 years of experience in auditing, risk assessment, and capacity building across the global food supply chain. He is CEO and Vice President of ENFIT – International Association for Supply Chain Safety, and formerly served as Product Manager for Food Standards at Quality Austria. Throughout his career he has conducted over 1,000 audits and trained more than 10,000 professionals worldwide. Vladimir has been part of the IFSQN community for more than 10 years, where he has delivered both free and paid webinars to global audiences of over 30,000 participants. He is known for his energetic and modern approach, making complex food safety requirements practical and easy to implement. His philosophy is simple: every participant should finish a session with clear ideas they can apply in their company the very next day. Recognized for his reputation, enthusiasm, and hands-on training style, Vladimir continues to support the global food safety community through practical training, consulting, and thought leadership. Webinar Description: ISO 9001:2026 – Changes, Updates & Easy Implementation for the Food Industry is a practical 4-hour online training webinar designed for quality and food industry professionals preparing for the transition to the revised ISO 9001:2026 standar

Hello. We are a chocolate manufacturing company and have a compressed air line system to operate most of our equipment. I recently found out that my staff sometimes uses the air to dry off direct food contact equipment like our molds. Rather than add filters to every point of use hose we are thinking of getting a food safe portable air compressors, or add on a filter to the portable unit and make that exclusively for drying molds when needed (they usually air dry). Problem is I cannot find anything commercially available. Does anyone out there know of a commercially available portable unit safe for food? Thank you!

Hi Everyone! We are in the dehydrated onion business. After dehydration, flakes are ground into powder. Powder received from storage or from an online line follows this flow: Magnet (PRP)→ Metal detection (OPRP) → Grinding → Blending → Sieving (CCP) → Weighing → Packing → Store → Dispatch (no line magnet at dispatch). Until now we have classified sieve integrity as a CCP, checked every two hours. However, during a recent discussion, an auditor raised the point that a CCP's action criteria must be measurable, not merely observable—if it is only observable, it cannot be defined as a CCP.

Greetings! I’ve been working in chocolate manufacturing for about two years. Coming from the meat industry, it has definitely been a learning curve. I am currently beefing up my environmental risk assessment to comply with SQF Edition 10. We currently perform environmental pathogen swabbing in Zones 3 and 4. As I update this risk assessment, I started looking at one piece of equipment differently: the mold washer. Since it is located in a separate washing room, where we clean disassembled equipment parts and utensils, I am inclined to include the molds in our EMP program AFTER the cleaning and sanitation cycle, despite the fact that they are food-contact surfaces (Zone1). I was wondering if any of my fellow QA professionals in the chocolate industry have done this before or considered a similar approach? Thank you!

We are a dietary supplement contract manufacturer, and our facility is NSF certified so we can manufacture both NSF and NSF Certified for Sports products. But some customers have come out of the woodworks lately wanting us to add the 306 scope to our certification. Does anyone have any experience with this scope specifically? We manufacture with several ingredients that they deem "prohibited" but I'm wondering if there is any workaround. I am waiting to hear back from our NSF rep but seeking real work experience if anyone has it