The importance of food safety lies in protecting the health of consumers by ensuring that all food produced, processed and distributed adheres to strict safety and quality standards. An effective food safety system prevents contamination risks, preserving the integrity of the food chain.
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Our company specializes in food safety, implementing good practices to ensure that all stages of the food production chain are monitored, guaranteeing food safety and quality. We implement tailored solutions, based on internationally recognized standards, to help our clients comply with the most demanding food safety standards.By opting for our services, you are investing in consumer confidence and protecting your brand, ensuring that products placed on the market are safe for consumption. We work with experienced teams committed to preventing risks and implementing effective solutions throughout the food chain.
Safety in the food chain refers to the set of practices, standards and procedures applied at all stages of food production, processing, distribution and consumption, with the aim of ensuring that food is safe and without risk to health. This includes the identification and control of hazards, from agricultural production to the final consumer, preventing physical, chemical and biological contamination that could compromise food safety.
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MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Management systems are essential tools for optimizing business processes, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
They integrate different areas of the company, such as finance, human resources and production, making it easier to make strategic decisions based on accurate, real-time data.
SIA offers specialized consultancy services to support organizations in the implementation of Management Systems, covering various regulatory benchmarks, as well as preparing for the certification of these systems.
Our aim is to ensure that companies achieve operational excellence, compliance with legislation and continuous improvement in their activities. Objectives
- Implementing Management Systems: Supporting organizations in implementing Management Systems in line with the applicable standards.
- Preparing for Certification: Preparing the company for certification of its Management Systems, ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met.
- Management Systems Audits: Carrying out internal and compliance audits to ensure the effectiveness of the Management Systems implemented.
Normative references covered: – ISO 22000: Development of Food Safety Management Systems that guarantee safety throughout the food supply chain, from agricultural production to the end consumer.
– FSSC 22000: Implementation of Food Safety Management Systems that combine the requirements of ISO 22000 with additional technical specifications to ensure a high level of food safety.
– IFS (International Featured Standards): Creation of Food Safety Management Systems with a special focus on food manufacturers, the packaging industry, aimed at compliance with good international practices and meeting customer expectations.
– BRC (British Retail Consortium): Development of Food Safety Management Systems for food suppliers, guaranteeing compliance with legal requirements and maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. SIA’s consultancy service for implementing Management Systems and carrying out audits guarantees a complete, personalized and integrated approach to helping companies achieve compliance with regulatory benchmarks.
SIA carries out internal audits of management systems in order to assess and guarantee compliance with regulatory benchmarks and the continuous improvement of activities and processes.
SIA has a pool of auditors with competence and experience in various standards and benchmarks, to ensure that the audit process is carried out in a detailed and objective manner, and that it provides the relevant insights for the continuous improvement of the organization’s management systems.
SIA has auditors and/or verifiers with competence in the following standards: – ISO 22000.
– FSSC 22000.
– IFS.
– BRC. Sometimes organizations need, at a preliminary stage or not, to determine the state of the organization’s compliance in the light of a particular benchmark.
This diagnostic assessment, called a Gap Analysis, makes it possible to take a snapshot of an organization’s current state, identifying the gaps for the benchmark or benchmarks diagnosed and developing a roadmap, with actions and investments, to adjust the management system to comply with the benchmark under analysis. Given that most of these areas of knowledge are regulated, SIA carries out legal compliance assessments.
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STUDIES AND EXPERT ADVICE
Studies and expert advice play a crucial role in developing innovative and efficient solutions for companies and organizations.
Through detailed and personalized analysis, these services offer valuable insights that help with strategic decision-making.
Experts in various areas, such as finance, marketing, technology and management, use advanced methodologies and analytical tools to identify growth opportunities, optimize processes and mitigate risks.
SIA supports your company with specialized consultancy services in the food sector, including HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) studies.
With extensive experience in various areas of the food sector, SIA carries out studies with the aim of implementing effective hazard analysis and critical control point systems. How we do it:
- Initial Analysis
– Review of the production process and workflows.
– Identification of possible biological, chemical and physical hazards.
- Development of the HACCP Plan
– Determining the critical control points (CCPs) at each stage of the process.
– Establishment of critical limits for each CCP.
– Definition of monitoring, follow-up and corrective action procedures.
- Implementation and Training
– Support in implementing the HACCP plan.
– Training on HACCP principles, responsibilities associated with monitoring and controlling CCPs.
- Documented information
– Drawing up the documents and records needed to monitor CCPs and check their compliance.
– Keeping records in the necessary detail to facilitate audits and traceability tests.
- Auditing and Continuous Improvement
– Internal audits to check the effectiveness of the HACCP plan.
– Periodically updating the plan to ensure continuous improvement and adaptation to new regulatory requirements, or to adapt to new processes or technologies. With our experience and expertise, SIA supports the identification and control of hazards, compliance with legislation to promote consumer confidence in the quality of food products.
Food labeling is fundamental to consumers’ access to information about foodstuffs.
Food safety legislation is becoming increasingly complex, with compulsory information, nutritional declarations, voluntary information on foodstuffs, nutritional and health claims, among others, making it increasingly difficult to guarantee full legal compliance.
SIA assesses the labeling of food products.
Our aim is to ensure that product labels comply with current regulations, are accurate and informative, and meet consumer expectations. How we do it:
- Identification of Applicable Regulations
– SIA is a specialist in Compliance, and at this stage an analysis will be made of the legislation and good practices applicable to the labeling of foodstuffs.
– Taking into account the activity and sector of the Organization, a key will be made to compare the labels with the criteria identified in the previous point.
- Label evaluation
– Detailed review of labels to assess their compliance, to ensure that all mandatory information is present and correct, as well as checking that nutritional, health and origin claims, or others, are accurate and legally permitted.
– Identification of inconsistencies and non-conformities.
- Information Design and Availability
– Analysis of the design of the labels to ensure that the information on them is legible and clear.
– Suggesting improvements, both in terms of layout and information presentation.
- Validation and Approval
– Validation of labels after adjustment to ensure final conformity before printing; – Preparation of supporting documents for audits and inspections.
- Training and Capacity Building
– Training on labeling requirements and best practices.
TRAINING
At SIA, we believe that continuous training is the key to success.
That’s why we offer a range of training courses in our areas of expertise, covering both customized programs and catalog options, to meet the specific needs of each organization and individual.
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