Food safety systems in the Americas: SQF, FSSC, BRC updates

Watch this on-demand webinar with updates on SQF, FSSC 22000, and BRC, with implementation strategies, audit findings, and tips to maintain certification.

In today's global food industry, robust food safety management systems are essential for protecting consumers, meeting regulatory requirements, and maintaining market access. This comprehensive webinar will explore three of the most widely recognized food safety certification schemes: the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000, Safe Quality Food (SQF) and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standard for Food Safety.

You'll learn practical implementation strategies, common audit findings and how to address them, and best practices for maintaining certification over time. We will also discuss the similarities and differences between these standards, helping organizations determine which one best aligns with their operational needs, customer requirements, and business objectives.

Current food safety updates and trends we’ll discuss:

Stronger emphasis on food safety culture
Increased focus on hygienic design, facility layout, and equipment
Greater use of data, metrics and digital tools
Sustainability, ESG, and non-traditional risks integrating into food safety
Stricter multi-site certification oversight
Scheme-specific updates and refinements
Harmonization and Global Benchmarking

Who should attend?

Food safety managers, quality assurance professionals, operations directors, and compliance officers who are considering certification, preparing for audits, or looking to improve their existing food safety management systems.

Meet the speakers

Candice Carmichael

SQF Program Manager TÜV SÜD

Candice Carmichael is a Food Safety Professional with over 18 years of Food Safety and Quality Assurance experience including roles as an SQF Lead Food Safety Auditor and Food Safety Consultant. She is passionate about Food Safety and implementing strong food safety management systems to create safe food products for consumers. She serves as a SQF subject matter expert for TÜV SÜD Americas, where she has extensive experience in topics such as quality, food safety, SQF Food Safety Management Systems, food safety auditing and consulting. Join this webinar to gain knowledge on mastering steps to get certified within your organization!

Praveena Munukuru

Food Safety Consultant & SQF Auditor - Sentinis | FSQ Director - Aegis Foods

Praveena is a registered Safe Quality Food (SQF) auditor and food safety expert with over 20 years of experience in food manufacturing. She holds a master’s degree in food safety and technology from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago and is qualified to audit across several SQF Food Sector Categories. She is passionate about driving continuous improvement in food safety and quality across the supply chain.