Articles by Richard F. Stier

The enactment of the Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation has profoundly affected the food processing industry in the United States and throughout the world.

When it comes to food safety, quality and sanitation, time should be the least of your considerations.

When it comes to pathogen testing, processors must choose from a number of processes, as well as whether the work will be done in-house or through a contract laboratory.

Parts of any food or beverage plant that need to have allergen management programs in place are the receiving, storage and warehousing areas.

According to FSMA, each processor must have a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI). This person is responsible for developing the food safety program, ensuring the controls are validated, reviewing records and reassessing the plan.

In 1995, the seafood HACCP regulation was enacted in the US and marked a major milestone in the history of food safety.

Several major manufacturers of foodservice fryers are installing technology that allows the continuous monitoring of their cooking oil quality.

To ensure an FDA inspection is handled properly, it is imperative procedures are in place to do so.

Third-party auditors rarely come into food plants during night shift, which really is a mistake.

A commitment to food safety certainly is not new.