Food Safety Management Systems in the Americas SQF, FSSC, BRC – Key Updates to Ensure Operational Excellence

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.

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