Standards & Core Programs

The framework matters. The implementation matters more.

We help food businesses interpret requirements, build practical programs, close gaps, and maintain systems that work in the facility—not just on paper.

SQFSystems & certification support BRCGSSystems & audit readiness HACCPHazard analysis & control plans FSMAPreventive Controls & PCQI PRPsFoundation programs

Practical compliance

Different frameworks. One real operation.

Certification schemes, regulatory programs, and prerequisite programs overlap, but they do not serve exactly the same purpose. We help clients understand what applies, where the requirements fit together, and how to translate them into procedures, records, responsibilities, and verification activities that can be maintained.

Support can range from a single program or gap assessment to development of a complete food safety and quality management system.

SQF system development and certification support

We support businesses developing a new SQF system, preparing for certification, or improving an established program that has become difficult to maintain or is generating recurring audit findings.

System DevelopmentPolicies, procedures, PRPs, forms, roles, and verification structure.

Gap AssessmentsCompare the current operation and documentation to applicable SQF requirements.

Audit ReadinessReview records, implementation, open issues, and likely audit vulnerabilities.

Corrective ActionRoot cause, correction, corrective action, and preventive measures after findings.

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BRCGS development, maintenance, and improvement

BRCGS support is approached as an operational management-system project—not a checklist exercise. We help align procedures, records, risk assessments, internal verification, corrective action, and site practices with the applicable standard.

Program DevelopmentBuild or revise system elements, risk assessments, procedures, and supporting records.

Internal ReviewAssess implementation and documentation before certification or recertification audits.

Nonconformity SupportDevelop defensible root cause, corrective action, and preventive measures.

Continuous ImprovementStrengthen weak or repetitive areas rather than simply closing one audit finding.

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HACCP plan development and reassessment

HACCP remains the applicable framework for several regulated food sectors and is also used broadly as a food safety methodology. We develop and reassess plans around actual hazards, control strategies, monitoring, corrective action, verification, and records.

Hazard AnalysisEvaluate hazards based on product, process, and applicable regulatory framework.

CCP & Control StrategyDetermine where control is required and how it will be monitored and verified.

ReassessmentUpdate plans after changes to products, processes, equipment, hazards, or requirements.

RecordsBuild forms and documentation that support implementation and verification.

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FSMA Preventive Controls / PCQI support

We help covered facilities develop and maintain facility-specific Food Safety Plans under the Preventive Controls framework, including the hazard analysis, preventive controls, monitoring, corrective-action procedures, verification, and other applicable plan elements.

Food Safety PlansNew plan development or complete reassessment of an existing plan.

PCQI SupportQualified oversight for plan development, reanalysis, and Preventive Controls responsibilities.

Preventive ControlsProcess, allergen, sanitation, supply-chain, and other controls when required by the hazard analysis.

ImplementationTranslate written plan requirements into practical monitoring, records, and verification.

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Prerequisite programs built for real operations

Strong prerequisite programs control the everyday conditions that allow the rest of the food safety system to function. We develop, revise, and simplify programs so responsibilities, records, verification, and expectations are clear.

GMPsPersonnel practices, hygiene, clothing, facility expectations, and operational controls.

SanitationSSOPs, cleaning procedures, verification, chemicals, and sanitation records.

Allergen ControlsIdentification, storage, handling, changeover, labeling, and verification.

Food DefenseAssessment, mitigation, responsibilities, and training support.

Supplier ApprovalRisk-based approval, documentation, monitoring, and ongoing review.

Traceability & RecallLot control, exercises, reconciliation, records, and response planning.

Environmental MonitoringProgram design, zones/sites, trending, investigations, and corrective action.

MaintenancePreventive maintenance, temporary repairs, food-safety controls, and records.

Receiving & StorageAcceptance criteria, inspection, temperature, disposition, and storage controls.

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