Expert Compliance Assessment and Pathway to Improvement
Comprehensive Auditing Services Led by an Experienced Professional
Recognising that a thorough assessment of your existing systems is a cornerstone of continuous improvement and compliance, I plan and conduct meticulous internal and external audits. With over 10 years of experience and more than 1000 hours as a qualified auditor, holding MSc Eng degrees in Food Engineering and Biotechnological Engineering, I bring a deep understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of compliance to ensure your systems are not just in place, but truly effective.
My auditing expertise includes a comprehensive approach to verifying your operational effectiveness:
- Extensive Audit Experience: Having audited over 120 companies across 17+ countries in the EU and worldwide, working with more than 240 different brands and applying my knowledge of over 10 different standards (including FSSC, BRC, IFS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, GFSI, MSC, ASC, ECO). This broad experience allows me to bring best practices and insights from across the industry to your audit.
- In-depth Compliance Assessment: Providing a detailed evaluation of your systems and processes against the requirements of the chosen standards, identifying both strengths and areas requiring improvement. This includes a thorough review of documentation and on-the-ground practices.
- Actionable Improvement Strategies: Beyond simply identifying non-conformities, I provide clear and practical recommendations for corrective and preventive actions to drive tangible improvements within your organisation, ensuring sustainable compliance.
- Conduct Internal Audits and GAP Analyses: Performing thorough internal audits to prepare you effectively for external certification audits and conducting detailed GAP analyses to pinpoint specific areas where your current systems fall short of the requirements of your target standards.
- Perform Self-Checks and Verifications of GMP: Equipping your team with the skills and knowledge to conduct effective self-checks and verifications of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), fostering a culture of continuous monitoring and proactive issue resolution.
- Validate Systems, Processes, and Products (CCP, oPRP): Assessing and validating your critical control points (CCPs) and operational prerequisite programmes (oPRPs) to ensure they are effective in controlling identified hazards.
- Conduct Supplier Audits: Evaluating your suppliers to ensure they meet your quality and safety expectations, safeguarding your supply chain integrity and mitigating potential risks from incoming materials.
- Address Labeling Issues: Reviewing your product labeling to ensure it meets all relevant regulatory and standard requirements, preventing costly errors and ensuring consumer safety and trust.
- Facilitate Communication with Authorities: Providing support and guidance in your communication with food safety and regulatory authorities, ensuring clarity and a positive working relationship.
- Conduct Certification Audits (in collaboration): While direct certification audits require an accredited certification body, I can expertly guide you through the preparation process and collaborate with reputable certification bodies. Contact me for details on the certification bodies I work with to ensure a smooth and successful certification journey.
- Support Throughout the Audit Process: Guiding you through the entire audit process, from initial planning and preparation to on-site assessment and follow-up on corrective actions.
- Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed: Your satisfaction is paramount. I am committed to delivering a professional and insightful auditing experience that adds real value to your business and helps you achieve your compliance goals.