THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2024, Asia's leading food and beverage trade show, concluded its resounding success, held under the theme "Beyond Food Experience" from 28 May to 1 June 2024 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Thailand.

Guaranteeing food hygiene and safety is crucial to preventing foodborne illnesses and upholding product quality. Neglecting hygiene standards can lead to financial losses, damage to reputation, and legal repercussions. 

Food safety is paramount in the production process, and crucial for protecting consumers from health risks associated with allergens and contaminants.

Anyone who is responsible for the safe production of food is certainly aware of the Hazards Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) framework, as well as the related Preventive Controls for Human Foods rule under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Food Safety Modernization Act, and how they are both cornerstones of food safety management systems.

In the upcoming month of May, there is a pivotal event that businesses and entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry cannot afford to miss. 

The event discussed how after a year of launching the BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9, the transition audit data collected over this period was analyzed to comprehend the common non-conformities and trends, and how sites can overcome these challenges in future audits.

This comprehensive whitepaper provides food safety managers an in-depth guide on developing an effective HACCP plan, a critical requirement in the food industry. 

Compressed air is a risk in food processing facilities that can cause microbial contamination of food products, leading to possible foodborne illnesses, costly recalls, and failed audits.

"A food recall is needed" is NOT what any food safety professional wants to hear.