Clara, an enthusiastic and diligent quality and food safety auditor, worked for the internal audit organization of a global food and beverage company. Her role required her to travel to various facili...
Hi, I’m Alex. I’ve worked in the food industry for 20 years, with the past five focused on food safety auditing. Every New Year brings a chance to reflect, reset, and refocus. As a food safety auditor...
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In my opinion, Quality and Food Safety (QFS) aspects are often addressed too late in the innovation project timelines. This delayed attention frequently results in last-minute pressure to resolve issu...
In food manufacturing, certification often feels like a box to tick—an expensive, resource-heavy exercise demanded by customers. However, focusing on the certification itself misses the point entirely...
As part of our work at World of Auditing, we often benchmark with other industries or disciplines, including financial auditing. This article outlines strategies to shift perceptions, increase visibil...
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In the lively world of food production, an auditor is often seen as a gatekeeper who comes in to ensure that procedures are followed, and standards are met. Little do they realize that sometimes their...
A must-have to maximize the impact of internal audits In today’s dynamic and complex business environments, psychological safety has emerged as a critical factor in determining the success of teams an...