“Food safety is an ongoing journey of continuous improvements, with no finish line,” are the words of Michael R. Taylor, the former Deputy Commissioner for Foods and Veterinary Medicine at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Aligning with this principle, the National Science Foundation (NSF) conducted an event providing key insight into BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9 compliance. 

The event discussed how after a year of launching the BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9, the transition audit data collected over this period was analyzed to comprehend the common non-conformities and trends, and how sites can overcome these challenges in future audits. Let’s delve into these aspects to gain a better understanding of the same.