International Food Safety and Quality Network Discussion 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

My company is looking into a good Food Safety and Quality Software so we can move away from paper. Need one that can record analytical data and weight data. Looked at Redzone but not sure it can handle the lab analytical side. Any recommendations?

Hello: I have just been informed that our warehouse is now going to be storing a finished product that is made at another location. This product is not in my HACCP Plan or flow diagrams. I want to reflect in my plans that it will be stored here for a short period of time but am unsure how to do this? We are not making the product here so do I still do a HACCP plan and flow diagram with a RA that shows this?

This thread compiles the core regulatory documents governing pre‑packaged food labelling for products imported into China, including national standards, official Q&As, official interpretations, ministerial rules and customs announcements. Effective dates and validity status are listed for each document. 1. GB 7718‑2025 General Standard for the Labelling of Pre‑Packaged Foods Document type : Mandatory national food safety standard Release date : 16 March 2025 Effective enforcement date : 16 March 2027 Validity : Replaces GB 7718‑2011; valid from 16 March 2027 onwards. Products manufactured before the enforcement date may remain on sale within their shelf‑life. Brief note : Core mandatory standard for all pre‑packaged food labels, including imported goods. It introduces revised date‑marking rules, updated allergen labelling, revised ingredient‑list requirements and formal provisions for digital labels. Reference document link: https://www.ifsqn.com/forum/index.php/topic/50359-china-food-labeling-standard-gb-7718-2025-updated-key-changes-critical-label-risks-for-imported-prepackaged-foods-to-china/ 2. GB 7718‑2025 Official Q&A Document type : Official explanatory Q&A issued by authorities Release date : Published alongside GB 7718‑2025 Effective enforcement date : Aligns with GB 7718‑2025 (16 March 2027) Validity : Current official guidance for practical implementation of GB 7718‑2025 Brief note : Clarifies ambiguous practical scenarios for label layout, date presentation, ingre

Overview of GB 2760‑2024 GB 2760‑2024 is China’s mandatory national food safety standard for food additives, which entered into force on 8 February 2025. It operates under a positive‑list system : only additives explicitly named within the standard may be used. All applications must adhere to permitted food categories, maximum use levels / residual limits, and general usage principles. Non‑compliance with GB 2760 ranks among the top reasons for imported food to face detention, sampling, or rejection at Chinese ports. Key points: Covers food additives, food flavourings, chewing‑gum base substances, and food‑processing aids. Nutrient fortification substances are regulated under GB 14880, not GB 2760. Includes general usage rules, carry‑over provisions, and reference requirements for additive quality specifications. Additives authorised in other global markets are not automatically permitted for goods exported to China. Explanation of Key Appendices in GB 2760‑2024 Appendix A Breakdown （ Appendix A is the core additive‑permission table set of GB 2760‑2024）: Table A.1: Permitted food additives, applicable food categories, maximum use levels and footnotes. This is the primary lookup table for most additives. Table A.2: Food additives permitted for use in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), no quantitative maximum limit specified. Table A.3: Permitted food‑processing aids. These substances should be removed to the greatest extent practicable during manufacturing. Tab