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Dec 2021

What is GFSI and How do I Get Started?
What is GFSI and How do I Get Started?
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In 2000, a group of professionals from the food industry gathered with the goal of collaborating and finding solutions for the food industry challenges, most notably to reduce food safety […] Read More >>
RECAP: Grocery Innovations Canada (GIC) 2017 Tradeshow
October 29, 2017 By
Service(s) related to this article”: GMP, prerequisite, HACCP and GFSI program development and implementation, Food Labelling, Health Claims and Nutrition Facts Table (NFT), Organic Certification, Gluten-Free Certification On October 23rd […] Read More >>
Global Food Safety Trends
September 26, 2017 By
  Service(s) related to this article:  Food Safety Consultants, FSMA Consulting Services Food safety is an important concern for governments globally. The globalization and integration of food supply chains, rising […] Read More >>
What’s New in FSMA / Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
September 4, 2017 By
    Service(s) related to this article:  Food Safety & Quality, FSMA Consulting Services FDA issues new guidance documents for several items under Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) If you […] Read More >>
HACCP Certification with dicentra – What You Need to Know
May 25, 2017 By
  Service(s) related to this article:  Global Certifications The Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) are prevention regulations new to the food […] Read More >>
What’s the Difference – HACCP vs HARPC?
July 19, 2016 By
There is some confusion over HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and the more-recent food-safety plan, HARPC (Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls) that is part of FSMA. Just […] Read More >>
Actions to Strengthen Canada’s World Class Food Safety System
May 25, 2016 By
Food safety has become an important concern for government, with Canada’s Public Health Agency (PHAC) approximating 4 million cases of food borne illnesses annually. Although food safety is a shared […] Read More >>
What is HACCP? A Comprehensive Look at What HACCP Means and What it Takes
February 24, 2016 By
What is HACCP? (A Step-by-Step-Guide) by dicentra We know HACCP has to do with food safety. But what is HACCP (pronounced ‘ha-ssup’) really? What does it mean and what does […] Read More >>
FDA Proposes Additional Revisions to the Nutrition Facts Panel
August 24, 2015 By
July 24, 2015 – FDA provides supplemental proposal for changes to the Nutrition Facts panel to require % DV for sugars. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing additional […] Read More >>
U.S. Congress Votes to Eliminate Animal’s Country of Origin Laws on Meat Labels – Is a Trade War Brewing?
May 25, 2015 By
  Requirements for a country of origin to be indicated on meat labels for products imported into the US is currently under repeal, as the WTO approves tariffs on US […] Read More >>
The Gold Standard in Food Safety SQF – Will it Measure up to FSMA?
May 19, 2015 By
Many in the food processing and retail industries are concerned that their existing Food Safety SQF Certification Plans will not be sufficient to meet the new FDA Food Safety Modernization […] Read More >>
HACCP Funding: Up to $350k from the Province of Ontario for Eligible Food Processors
April 15, 2015 By
Food processors in Ontario who want to increase their profits, expand their markets, improve operations and manage food safety risk can obtain cost-sharing support from the Province of Ontario. The […] Read More >>
Assessing Safety Risk of Food Ingredient Vendors and Raw Materials in Your HACCP Plan
March 24, 2015 By
Evaluation of potential hazards as they relate to your raw material vendors processes and the raw materials that they supply to your organization is critical in the assessment of your […] Read More >>
Top 3 Challenges for Food Processors Implementing HACCP Certification or HACCP Plan
February 26, 2015 By
There are three top challenges for small and medium sized food companies that want to prepare for Hazard Analyses Critical Control Point or HACCP Certification or simply develop and implement a […] Read More >>
HACCP Certification and GFSI – Differences in Global Food Safety Initiatives (GFSI)
February 13, 2015 By
BRC, ISO22000, SQF, IFS, GlobalGAP… Which one is right for our organization to obtain HACCP Certification? There are many common threads in the programs that are approved under GFSI (Global […] Read More >>
HACCP Certification and HACCP Plan Expert Joins dicentra
February 3, 2015 By
February 3, 2015 – Toronto, ON HACCP certification and HACCP plan expert, Nancy MacLeod Grove, has joined dicentra as Senior Regulatory Specialist for food safety and compliance. Nancy MacLeod Grove, […] Read More >>
HACCP Certification or HACCP Plan? What’s the difference?
January 23, 2015 By
So what do you really need to have in your operation to ensure you are able to provide a safe food to your customer?  Every company wants to protect their […] Read More >>
Extensions Granted for Temporary Marketing Authorization Letters (TMALs) holders and CFIA Updates to the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) Action Plan
October 6, 2014 By
Extensions granted to all 2-year TMALs due to delay in finalization of the guidance document, and updates to the SFCA provided by the CFIA. Earlier this year Health Canada released […] Read More >>
FDA Issues Final Compliance Policy Guide on Food Facility Registration for Food and Dietary Supplements
July 23, 2014 By
In June 2014, the FDA has announced the release of the final compliance policy guide for food facility registration entitled “Compliance Policy Guide Sec. 100.250 Food Facility Registration – Human […] Read More >>

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Apr 2013

GMP Compliance: The Benefits of Implementation
April 1, 2013 By
GMPs are a set of industry best practices to help ensure the safety, quality and efficacy of a natural health product. Natural health products (NHPs) are a valuable tool in […] Read More >>

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