How to Ensure GFSI and FSMA Audit Success in Food Manufacturing

As regulations continually evolve, an enormous amount of pressure is put on food processing facilities to remain compliant. Thorough documentation is a necessity in order to comply with third-party auditors and even internal quality programs. However, many facilities still rely on manual records to manage and make sense of their programs. The result is oftentimes a struggle to find the right documents when you need it and, in some cases, even losing important documentation.

As data has transformed the way companies make critical decisions, businesses should be looking to their vendors to provide them with useful data. That applies to pest control too. The benefit of partnering with a vendor that offers a robust online pest data management system is to automatically log pest control visits and have the results available in real time, providing a permanent, time-stamped record that can make your audit experience much more seamless.

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Chad Gore, Ph.D., Entomologist, Market Technical Director, Rentokil North America

Chad has an M.Sc. degree from California University of Pennsylvania where he worked on the biocontrol of gypsy moths in PA and OH as well as the biological control of fungal phytopathogens. Chad received his Ph.D. in Entomology from NC State University in 2004; following graduation he remained at NCSU as a Postdoctoral Research Associate, where he worked on the physiological and molecular biology of German cockroach allergens, cockroach and allergen mitigation tactics in infested homes, and cockroach control in animal rearing facilities. Chad is currently an Entomologist and Market Technical Director with Rentokil North America. He leads a team of Technical Services Managers with duties that include the development and continuous education of service technicians and managers, pest identifications, technical assistance during challenging pest problems, and development & delivery of training seminars and workshops. Chad also serves as the Technical Advisor to the Pennsylvania Pest Management Association.

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John Kukoly, Americas Director, BRC Global Standards

John is a senior member of the BRC Global Standards team, responsible for the BRC programs throughout the Americas. The BRC Global Standard for Food Safety and the BRC Global Standards are regarded around the world as the leading food safety and quality certification program. With over twenty years’ management experience in the food production and certification industry, with roles in production, quality, engineering, and auditing, John brings a wealth of experience and expertise to BRC and the GFSI technical working groups.

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