Inspection

Following Food Safety Regulations: How to Prepare for a Third-Party Facility Inspection

October 4, 2023 AIB International

Protecting health requires more than just diligent adherence to food safety regulations — manufacturers need to build a culture of food safety into every aspect of their operation. In fact, food safety culture is the foundation for good manufacturing practices (GMP), encompassing everything from actual policy and procedures to the attitude staff members bring to work. Third-party inspections can help determine how effective your food safety culture is. …

AIB International Releases Updated Consolidated Standards for Inspections

July 26, 2022 AIB International

The globally recognized AIB International Consolidated Standards for Inspections have been updated to incorporate the latest industry best practices, new regulations, and food safety requirements. The updated consolidated standards will be released on July 25, 2022, and inspections against this updated version will begin January 1, 2023. …

Petal to Metal: Rose Inspections Didn’t Stop During Shutdown

February 13, 2019 Associated Press

Throughout the five-week government shutdown, one essential government service continued at Miami International Airport: checking for exotic bugs in bunches of roses destined for Valentine’s Day bouquets. …

Large Wisconsin Produce Farms To Be Inspected This Year Under New Agreement

January 21, 2019 State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection will begin inspecting produce farms for compliance with federal food safety regulations this year. The inspections are part of the FDA Food Safety and Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule to better protect public health by focusing food safety efforts on prevention of foodborne illnesses. …