Food Safety Consulting
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Are you trying to navigate the world of Food Safety Compliance and Certification? As you’ve probably discovered, achieving compliance and certification takes a lot more than filling out forms. It can mean learning a whole new language of food handling and regulations, and it could involve overhauling your system of production.
If you want to get it right the first time, Sirocco Consulting is here to help. We are experienced in all levels of Food Safety Compliance and Certification, and are qualified to provide Food Safety Consulting for:
SQF Certification & Gap Assessments
All SQF site certifications start with a gap assessment. This review is completed over 2 or 3 days depending on the size of the business.
SQF 9.0 Gap Assessments
Sirocco Food and Wine Consulting offers 2-day Gap Assessments to help food manufacturers prepare for their certification audit. Are you ready for your SQF certification audit?
SQF Certification – Success Consulting Package
Fast-track the SQF implementation process and get insider knowledge about the SQF code and audit process!
FDA (USA) – FSMA FSVP & Preventative Control Plans
Hire an Expert to Act as your FSVP Agent and Develop Your FSVP or Preventive Control Plan compliant with US FDA standards for human food. If you would like to ensure your Preventive Control Plan or FSVP Plan is compliant with US FDA standards, we can help.
HACCP Plans – Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
At Sirocco, we know how to get your food manufacturing or food warehouse business HACCP certified. We can help with developing a Codex-compliant HACCP Plan and implement your food safety system towards passing a certification audit.
SFCR (Canada) – Preventative Control Plans
Sirocco Consulting will develop your food safety plan in compliance with Canadian food safety regulations (Safe Food for Canadian Regulations or SFCR) to ensure your company is able to successfully manufacture or import food to be sold in Canada.
FSEP – Canadian Food Safety Enhancement Program
The Food Safety Enhancement Program (FSEP) is a HACCP-based food safety system that has been developed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The objective of the Food Safety Enhancement Program (FSEP) is to provide minimum food safety requirements for the control of food safety risks.
Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessments
Fast track food safety compliance with us and meet audit requirements. We’ll debrief you on the technical side of food fraud vulnerability, guide you through your assessment, and walk you through how to act on the mitigation plan to ensure your company meets requirements.
PCQI Consulting – Preventative Controls Qualified Individual
Preventive Controls Qualified IndividualThe new US FDA regulations require that specific activities be conducted by a “Preventive Controls Qualified Individual” or PCQI, a person who has experience in implementing risk-based preventive controls plans.
GMP – Good Manufacturing Practices
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) provide basic operating conditions and minimal hygienic requirements for the production of safe food. GMPs are internationally recognized and originate from Codex Alimentarius guidelines.
Get it right the first time. Let us know how we can help!
The food safety regulatory landscape is changing in the United States and Canada. As best food safety practices become mandatory, it is essential for food producers to prepare, particularly if they import and export food. See US Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and the proposed Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA).
As a full-service Food Safety Consulting firm, Sirocco can handle the full Food Safety Compliance/Certification process, or work with you on specific issues. Our food safety services include (but are not limited to):
Audits
- Conduct Audits of Food Safety Plans and your facility to prepare your business for a food safety certification
- Perform gap assessments of your existing food safety documentation against food safety regulations or/and recognized standards
- Facilitate your internal audit program to verify that your plan is effective
Reports
We develop corrective action reports (based on audits or government inspections) to ensure compliance.
Manuals and Tools
We create Food Safety Manuals and provide templates and instructions for you to develop and maintain your food safety documentation.
Training
Sirocco will train managers and employees to be compliant across all applicable regulations. Karine Lawrence is a FPHRC approved instructor, a FSPCA Lead Instructor and a certified SQF trainer.
Food Safety Plan Review
We review your food safety plan or food safety system to ensure that you remain compliant and therefore competitive.
Government Funding – Applying & Qualifying
Sirocco will help guide your business through the process of applying for the appropriate Government Funding. We will equip your company with your food safety needs.
Karine is a qualified Food Safety Advisor with the Province of British Columbia. For more information see Funding Information for BC.