This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more.
This Website Uses Cookies
By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Learn More
This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more.
Food Safety
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Food Safety
  • NEWS
    • Latest News
    • White Papers
  • PRODUCTS
  • TOPICS
    • Contamination Control
    • Food Types
    • Management
    • Process Control
    • Regulatory
    • Sanitation
    • Supply Chain
    • Testing and Analysis
  • PODCAST
  • MORE
    • BUYER'S GUIDE
    • Want More
    • Store
    • Customer Service
    • Editorial Advisory Board
    • Custom Content & Marketing Solutions
    • Market Research
    • Sponsor Insights
  • EXCLUSIVES
    • Food Safety Culture Talking Points
    • eBooks
    • FSM Distinguished Service Award
    • Interactive Product Spotlights
    • Videos
  • EVENTS
    • Food Safety Summit
    • Webinars
    • Submit an Event
  • ENEWSLETTER
    • Archive Issues
    • Subscribe to eNews
  • FOOD SAFETY SUMMIT
  • EMAGAZINE
    • eMagazine
    • Archive Issues
    • Contact
    • Advertise
    • SUBSCRIBE
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. 

Articles

ARTICLES

food safety and quality organization

Critical Attributes of a Successful Food Safety and Quality Organization: FSQA on the Floor

What does it take to have an extremely effective FSQA technician team on the production floor?
Bob Lijana M.Sc.
June 12, 2023

What does it take to have an extremely effective Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) technician team on the production floor? This article shares practiced perspective on "what it takes." Attributes for success are identified and explained. How they are integrated within a FSQA team on the floor will go a long way to galvanizing the success of that team. For food and beverage companies, "success" means effective risk identification and management, protection of public health, reduced costs of poor quality, and the manufacture and sale of high-quality food and beverage ingredients and products.


Read More
female butcher

Transferring Needed Experience and Skills to the Next Generation

Generational changes, as part of normal turnover in a company, catalyze the need for knowledge transfer—but how can this best be accomplished?
Bob Lijana M.Sc. John Butts Ph.D. Gina Flores M.B.A.
April 10, 2023

This article will lend context to ensuring that the right food safety behaviors and practices are properly transferred from "those who know" to "those who need to know." The suggestions and tenets shared in this article are founded on proven scientific principles and actions, and on instincts honed by long-term experience in the food business. The authors will share best practices to increase an organization's effectiveness at planning for, and executing, the transfer of experience and skills from one generation to the next.


Read More
making bread

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.


Read More
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.
Read More
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.


Read More
Subscribe For Free!
  • eMagazine Subscription
  • Subscribe to eNewsletter
  • Website Registration
  • Manage My Preferences
  • Subscription Customer Service

Podcast Custom Content
More Videos

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Contentclose
  • family walking down chicken feed
    Sponsored byPureLine Solutions

    From "Poisoned" to Protected: A Case for Chlorine Dioxide in Food Safety

  • PureLine solutions vehicle
    Sponsored byPureLine Solutions

    Chlorine Dioxide Gas: A Proven Solution for a Clean Break in Food Manufacturing

  • IFC_Audit.jpg
    Sponsored byIFC

    Get Ready for Your Next Audit: Expert Pest Management Strategies to Help You Prepare

Popular Stories

cola in a glass

Researchers Say FDA Should Look Closer at Multigenerational Effects of Aspartame After Study Suggests Learning, Memory Deficits

scientists and business people doing team handshake in factory

Food Safety Wants In! Breaking Down Silos

Food Safety Matters Podcast

Saunier and Eisenbeiser: Why Every Month is Food Safety Education Month


 

More Videos

Events

September 26, 2023

Foreign Object Control: Best Practices in Food Processing and Foodservice

Live: September 26, 2023 at 2:00 pm EDT: From this webinar, attendees will gain insight into identifying and controlling common foreign object considerations and hazard pairs within food processing and foodservice environments. 

October 19, 2023

Beat the Recall: Effective Allergen Control in Food Manufacturing

Live: October 19, 2023 at 2:00 pm EDT: From this webinar, attendees will learn how to implement a program to control allergens in food processing facilities and prevent allergen cross-contact. 

View All Submit An Event

Products

Trends in Food Safety and Protection

Trends in Food Safety and Protection

Trends in Food Safety and Protection explores the recent developments and ongoing research in the field of food safety and protection. The book covers improvements in the existing techniques and implementation of novel analytical methods for detecting and characterizing foodborne pathogens.

See More Products
webinars

Get our eMagazine delivered directly to your inbox

Stay in the know on the latest science-based solutions for food safety.

SUBSCRIBE TODAY!
  • Content
    • eMagazine
    • Current Issue
    • News
    • Newsletters
    • Products
    • Podcast
    • eBooks
  • Topics
    • Food Types
    • Management
    • Process Control
    • Regulatory
    • Sanitation
    • Supply Chain
    • Testing and Analysis
    • Contamination Control
  • Resources
    • Events
    • Food Safety Book Store
    • Food & Beverage Brands
    • Market Research
    • Custom Content & Marketing Services
  • Contact
    • Advertise
    • Editorial Advisory Board
    • Contact Us
    • Subscriptions
    • Website Registration
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY
    • UPDATE MY PREFERENCES

Copyright ©2023. All Rights Reserved BNP Media.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing