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The widespread move from global food supply chains to food supply networks presents considerable challenges.

New regulations mark the first time that packaging operations will come under the regulatory microscope in a significant way.  

Cases of intentional contamination are infrequent but can result in serious adverse public health consequences and economic impact.  

Since its establishment in April 2000, the UK Food Standards Agency has managed more than 12,000 food safety incidents of varying scale and complexity.  

Food safety and defense transportation programs (possibly integrated) must be developed and implemented  

Summary: Canada’s historic meat recall provides lessons on the importance of a food safety culture for all those along the food supply chain.

Whether large- or small-scale, food product recalls tend to leave their mark on the industry and often alter practices for the better. In order to react quickly and responsibly to a voluntary or involuntary recall, all companies must be adequately prepared.  

Without clear standards regulating labeling definitions, food and beverage companies are finding themselves under greater scrutiny over the validity of what is found on their products’ labels.  

Finding a group of like-minded employees who embrace the new direction and are committed to driving it forward is critical to the success of any change initiative.  

Food producers operate in an environment of ever-increasing regulation and complexity, but as a senior manager, you just have to make sure that your company follows the rules and meets the new FSMA standards.  Do that and you will have nothing else to worry about.