Food Safety Management System (FSMS)

 

Food Safety Management System (FSMS) is designed to prevent food safety hazards and protect consumer health by ensuring food is safe to eat. It helps food business operators comply with international standards and regulations, such as ISO 22000 and the Food Safety Act. FSMS is built on three key components: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Prerequisite Programs (PRP), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). These foundational programs work together to prevent foodborne illnesses and maintain safety. Effective food safety management not only ensures consumer protection but also safeguards a business’s reputation by preventing food safety incidents.

We provide Food Safety Management System (FSMS) implementation in three stages, tailored to meet our clients' specific needs. Each stage can function independently but is fully integrated into the overall FSMS.

ㆍ      GMP & PRP Implementation: We establish the foundational elements of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Prerequisite Programs (PRP). This includes designing processes and implementing policies to ensure all relevant food safety and quality data are recorded, with systems in place to verify their effectiveness in managing food safety risks.

ㆍ      Hazard Analysis & CCP Setup: We conduct a thorough hazard analysis of raw materials, products, and processes, identifying Critical Control Points (CCPs) based on client requirements. Adjustments are made to the GMP and PRP programs to address identified risks.

ㆍ      FSMS Integration & Certification: Clients can opt to integrate the FSMS with broader business management systems, depending on the certifications they require, such as BRC, FSSC 22000, IFS, SQF, or specific supermarket management systems.

Key Elements of Food Safety Management System

ㆍ      Management commitment & Leadership

ㆍ      Roles & Responsibilities

ㆍ      Training & Education

ㆍ      Resource management

ㆍ      Documentation

ㆍ      Supplier & Customer partnerships

ㆍ      Interactive Communication

ㆍ      System Management & continuous improvement

 

Managing Food Safety

ㆍ      Food safety management procedures: You must implement food safety management procedures based on the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP). HACCP helps identify potential food hazards and establishes procedures to eliminate or reduce those hazards to acceptable levels.

ㆍ      Food hygiene: If your business processes are simple, extensive food safety procedures may not be required. In such cases, following good hygiene practices may suffice to meet legal requirements.

ㆍ      Packaging and labeling: Packaging and labeling are regulated to ensure consumers receive accurate information to make informed food choices based on diet, allergies, preferences, or cost.

ㆍ      Food allergens: To protect customers with allergies, you must follow allergen information regulations, provide accurate allergen details, and properly handle and manage food allergens.

ㆍ      Suppliers & Traceability: Maintaining traceability is critical to tracking food throughout the supply chain. This allows for efficient withdrawals or recalls if any food safety issues arise.

ㆍ      Inspections & enforcement: Local authorities are responsible for enforcing food hygiene laws. They can inspect your premises at any reasonable time and take enforcement actions, such as seizing unsafe food, to protect public health.

ㆍ      Product withdrawal & recall: In the case of a food safety incident, appropriate actions like product withdrawal or recall must be taken to protect consumers from actual or suspected threats to food safety, quality, or integrity.

ㆍ      Training: If you're responsible for developing or maintaining food safety procedures, you must undergo appropriate training in food safety and hygiene.

 

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> Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)

> ISO 22000 & FSSC 22000 Certificate

> cGMP compliance

> Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliance

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