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Safety

Sullair achieves LRQA certification for its safety and environmental management systems

10th Jan 2012

Sullair Australia, a provider of compressed air solutions and services, has been certified by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) Australia for its Safety Management and Environmental Management Systems.

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Nine out of 10 consumers believe number of food recalls are rising

28th Apr 2010

A recent article on foodbusinessnews.net looks at the recent Deloitte’s 2010 Food Safety Survey results which shows that nine out of 10 consumers believe the number of food recalls initiated are on the rise.

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What is Business Assurance?

12th Jan 2010

Business Assurance was developed and implemented by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance. Independent research highlighted the changing needs of organisations and their views on what the certification industry should deliver. That research was the beginning of LRQA’s Business Assurance.

LRQA’s Business Assurance helps you manage your systems and risks to improve and protect the current and future performance of your organisation.

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LRQA Food Safety Webinar now available

8th Jul 2009 by Alex Briggs

The July 1st Food Safety Webinar from LRQA is now available for listening, viewing and downloading.
The entire session is available as a recorded Webex here.
You can also view the webinar in parts with each of the sections being uploaded individually. The first sections will be uploaded tomorrow, covering all of the opening session, “Food Safety Issues and Standards.”

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The real cost of health – occupational health and safety system

3rd Jul 2009 by Richard Gunawan

Most companies seem to focus on the measurable aspects of an occupational health and safety system (OHS). This means they rely on LTIs, incident reports, accident reports or other such tangible measures.

Companies may overlook the health of their employees and its impact on the organisation in this process. While the consequence of an injury is high – directors and management may be prosecuted for neglience in some countries like Australia and Singapore, health and wellbeing is equally important to the success of the organisation.

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Process Safety Conference 2009

Event: 13th Oct 2009 – 14th Oct 2009

This seminar will provide you with insight into selecting the best methods and background in
which to perform the methodology, in addition to addressing issues related to the timing
of the PHA sessions, and proper and timely management of the recommendations. Moreover,
you will feel more confident about performing your next PHA, and the subsequent
follow-up, on the way to realising a safer production plant.

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China urged to increase food safety in the supply chain

12th May 2009

Many Chinese food companies lag behind foreign firms in ensuring food safety, partly because consumers do not trust safety certification, said experts yesterday.

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Business Assurance Thought of the Day, April 17, The Cost of Getting it Wrong

17th Apr 2009 by Alex Briggs

With Food Safety at the top of the agenda for governments, organisations and individuals, the risk to brands that get it wrong has never been greater. The costs of assuring the food supply chain have been seen by some as “too high” or “not necessary.” The example of the Plainview Peanut Company’s $14.6 million fine highlights once again the true costs of “getting it wrong.”

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Kraft speaks out on Customised Food Safety Assurance

14th Apr 2009 by Alex Briggs

Kraft, one of the world’s largest food brands, has spoken out on the importance of an effective, customised food safety management system. A company spokesman said, To be effective, food safety plans must be tailored to each particular product and manufacturing condition. He also added that Kraft was committed to continious improvement, stating There is [...]

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Business Assurance Thought and Link of the Day, March 31st, 2009: Food Safety

31st Mar 2009 by Alex Briggs

Todays thought and link of the day both refer to a new report, Keeping America’s Food Safe.

Only one percent of imported foods are currently inspected, even though approximately 60 percent of fresh fruits and vegetables and 75 percent of seafood Americans consume is imported.

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