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Home » Authors » Bob Lijana M.Sc.

Bob Lijana M.Sc.

Bob Lijana, M.Sc., has held director- and VP-level positions in food safety, quality, and operations for over 35 years at companies producing ready-to-eat foods, prepared meals, and pasteurized juices. He has a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of California–Berkeley, respectively. 

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The Regulatory Inspection: A Tremendous Opportunity to Build a Relationship

Tips on keeping the peace yet making your point
Bob Lijana M.Sc.
October 18, 2021

It can be challenging to maintain good working relationships with federal regulators when things are going well, but how do you leverage your best efforts during an inspection/audit especially when there are issues? Let's address how handling the inspection itself can be your most important asset, along with a fundamental understanding of the science and regulations that are in play.


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Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance: Another Preventive Control?

Keeping food safe is the ultimate goal
Bob Lijana M.Sc.
August 17, 2021
By transforming maintenance into a preventive control, its effectiveness is enhanced by helping prevent food safety issues from occurring and increasing the company's confidence in its quality and food safety programs.
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Compliance

Responding to FDA Letters

Tips on how to answer regulatory communications
Bob Lijana M.Sc.
January 15, 2021

If you have received a food safety-related letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requiring an immediate response, then the battle-proven advice in this article will be extremely helpful.


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