Why food safety certification is important?
Well, food safety certification in Alberta is a third-party verification that ensures the products, processes and systems in the food supply chain maintain the accepted food safety standards. It is a bit different from other systems of proof of conformity such as supplier declarations, laboratory test reports or inspection of body reports. Food safety certification in Alberta is based on the results of tests, inspections, and audits. It gives confidence to the consumer as an organization’s product or system are being thoroughly evaluated against accepted national and international industry standards by a competent third body.
This product certification also attests that a food product compiles with the safety, fitness for use or interchangeability characteristics defined in standards, and in those specifications supplementary to standards, where they are requested by the market.
We are already aware that food safety standards are becoming a common requirement for doing business throughout the food supply chain. Some of the benefits of a fully certified food safety management system shall include:
- Consistency is producing safe, and quality food that meets specifications
- Due diligence: A proper food safety management system helps to demonstrate that the management is meeting all its legal responsibilities in relation to the food safety measures. Everything is happening effectively.
- Consultation: A systematic approach has been followed to ensure that employees and other stakeholders are involved in the business and are aware of food safety concerns before they become larger problems.
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