Audit Preparation and Assessments

Governments, suppliers, customers, foreign trade requirements and GFSI requirements have made regular audits a reality for any business operating in the food industry. FFS has the expertise and experience working with government auditors, foreign auditors, 3rd party groups and certification bodies to facilitate and prepare operators for upcoming audits.

FFS can prepare management and staff for audits, perform pre-assessments to avoid potential deficiencies and support staff throughout the audit process to ensure a positive outcome.

• Facilitate audits (government, 3rd party, foreign export, buyers)
• Pre-assessments (GAPs) HACCP, FSEP, BRC, SQF, ISO, Foreign trade (meat and poultry)
• Conduct GAP Analysis (regulatory compliance)
• Conduct audits of buildings and premises for operators interested in attaining federal or provincial registration of an establishment

Building on years of experience in regulatory compliance and training, food processing, quality assurance, microbiology, process engineering, auditing and as government inspectors, the FFS team has the knowledge, experience and expertise to navigate food processors through the constantly evolving regulations and requirements.

We have been providing food safety (HACCP), regulatory and consulting services since 1998. We advice, develop, teach, coach, audit and maintain HACCP and regulatory food safety systems to meet compliance standards for multi-commodity food and warehouse facilities across Canada.

We design and develop world class food safety and quality management programs in compliance with government regulations and the Global Food Safety Initiative.