Learn how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines a “qualified individual” and what it means for you.

The Food Safety Modernization Act will modernize current Good Manufacturing Practices regarding manufacturing, processing, packaging and holding of human foods.

In recent years, federal, state and local agencies have shifted their thinking toward the concept of building an integrated food safety system.

All food industries, including those involved with spices and botanical ingredients, face challenges in providing safe products to consumers.

Many food manufacturers spend a tremendous amount of time developing and delivering training, but if competencies are not gained, how do we know that this money was well spent?

Employees were more likely to handle food in accordance with safe food practices when their managers and coworkers stressed food safety.  

Are foods produced close to home by small, independent producers really inherently more safe than—or at least as safe as—foods produced by large companies?

The greatest scientists, including those in food safety, are able to understand when new information comes in, assimilate it, contemplate it and change their minds.

Employee attitudes toward specific behaviors have been identified as predictors for overall employee behaviors and food safety.

A food safety program cannot be implemented without solid levels of management commitment that cross all departments.