The PCQI role was first introduced in 2015 to align with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) passed by Congress in 2011. Over a decade later, the world is very different: New threats like COVID-19 and Avian Influenza have emerged, existing threats have intensified, climate change has advanced and may be accelerating, and supply chains are longer and more complex than ever. Maintaining food safety is a more challenging goal than it was; keeping up requires a proactive approach to anticipa...| AIB International Blog
PCQIs are an increasingly important part of modern food safety, but how did we get here, and how can food manufacturers make PCQIs a competitive advantage?| blog.aibinternational.com
While everyone knows about clean hands and sanitized surfaces, one major food safety risk is often overlooked: the equipment slicing, mixing, cooking, and packaging the products going out your facility’s doors.| AIB International Blog
Training for a crisis is hard in the best of cases, but especially so when it comes to food safety. Read our tactical tips so your next crisis doesn't catch you off guard.| blog.aibinternational.com
The FDA and USDA announced nearly 300 food recalls in 2024 — that’s hundreds of manufacturers who had to scramble, often under intense scrutiny, to trace contaminated products back to their sources and pull them from shelves before they reached more dinner tables.| AIB International Blog
Over the last few decades, the global food system has evolved into a complex web of interconnected supply chains, transforming the traditional farm-to-fork journey of food and beverage products into a truly epic adventure. This expansive network requires an increasingly unified approach to food safety, a mission the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) formed specifically to address. One of the latest food safety schemes recognized by the organization is the International Featured Standards (...| AIB International Blog
Food safety recalls have been on the rise for several years, and consumer trust in food safety has declined as a result. Read on to learn how the food industry can regain this lost consumer confidence.| blog.aibinternational.com
There’s a hard truth that all food manufacturers know: Your product is only as safe as your weakest vendor and supplier. While it’s natural to expect your supply chain partners to take food safety as seriously as you do, every ingredient, raw material, and packaged product that enters your facility carries a risk of contamination, mislabeling, or improper handling.| AIB International Blog
Sesame has recently been added as the ninth major allergen in the U.S. What can food manufacturers do to prevent cross-contact in production facilities?| blog.aibinternational.com
Food safety is one of the most critical roles for food producers; it's also one of the hardest to staff. The job is high-engagement and high-stress, requires a lifetime of continuing education, and is being pursued by fewer and fewer young people.| AIB International Blog
As more people become aware of celiac disease or simple gluten sensitivity, millions of consumers are seeking ways to enjoy their favorite foods without exposure to wheat, rye, barley, or other sources of gluten. Now, products with gluten-free labeling are becoming one of the fastest-rising food categories in the world. In fact, the market for gluten-free food is currently valued at $6.5 billion and expected to grow to $15.1 billion by 2032.| AIB International Blog
Find out how to make lean operations and food safety work together to weather a challenging economic environment with these food safety tips.| blog.aibinternational.com
Discover 10 actionable strategies to turn food safety best practices into ingrained habits for your team. Build a culture of compliance, accountability, and safety in your food manufacturing facility.| blog.aibinternational.com
