Focused on Business Results

A wider reaching global supply chain exposes our food—and those companies within the food supply chain to increased risk. New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) supports manufacturers and those within the supply chain managing operational risks, achieve food safety regulatory and certification standard requirements, and realize sustained business value.

About

Over the last few years the food Industry and its supply chain has become increasingly more complex in regards to food safety and compliance with the advent of the Food Safety Modernization Act.

NJMEP Food Safety Industry Expert has:

  • An in-depth understanding of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and third party certifications such as SQF, BRC and FSSC 22000
  • Guidance in evaluating which food safety certification would best accommodate your business and markets you choose to participate in.
  • Pre-audit guidance and Gap analysis to better prepare your business for a FDA audit.
  • Individual & Customized Training on Numerous Food Safety Specific topics including:

Our Capabilities and Expertise go well beyond Food Safety Compliance and Certification

Unlike other food safety consultants, we bring a holistic approach to food safety compliance by combining extensive, practical hands-on experience, with a clear understanding of the business imperatives that are crucial to your success.

The food manufacturing experts at NJMEP can help you with all aspects of your business, including:

  • Business Growth Services including Strategic Planning, Lead Generation and Marketing Assistance
  • Supply Chain Management and Logistics Cost Reduction
  • Business Efficiency services including Lean Manufacturing Techniques & Plant Layout , and Cost Segregation Services

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Training / Consulting

No matter how large or small the organization, a food processing facility should regard food safety and concern for public health as its number one priority.

To meet your food safety training needs NJMEP offers a wide array of food safety courses including but not limited to:

Don't take our word for it

Julianna continues to be a tremendous help in bringing our company into compliance with the new laws and regulations of the FDA and local Health Departments. She has a firm grasp of all of the applicable regulations and is able to leverage the help of other professionals in an efficient and affordable manor. Julianna has provided our company with the necessary training in a thorough, personalized and enjoyable experience. We look forward to continuing to work with her on these and other projects.

Robert J. McCutcheon III Pres., McCutcheon Apple Products, Inc.

Certification and Compliance

Every company has an obligation to its customers to provide safe and quality food. In addition, a growing number of companies require their producers and suppliers to implement a certification program. Certification to a GFSI-certified standard (e.g., SQF, IFS, BRC, FSSC 22000) demonstrates that a company is working actively to manage its food safety risks.

Connecting Compliance and Certification

It is difficult for companies to devote the resources required to maintain compliance activities at a sustained and satisfactory level—but it is essential. NJMEP understands the importance of developing and maintaining key internal controls that ensure the reliability of compliance systems and meet certification requirements.

Our experts help companies select the food safety standard that best aligns with business objectives and capabilities to ensure that compliance methods are optimized. We then manage the entire compliance and certification readiness process, working directly with onsite employees to mitigate risks, ensure certification, enhance market reputation, and drive business performance.

Compliance/Certification Services

  • FSMA compliance support with FSVP, PCHF, Food Defense-IAVA
  • GFSI/HACCP/GMP gap analysis and certification prep
  • SQF Edition 9 Codes: Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Quality, Storage & Distribution
  • BRC. FSSC2200 certification consulting
  • Food safety plan development
  • HACCP training
  • SQF Practioner training
  • Training and certification for internal auditors
  • GFSI strategy, business plans, and implementation support
  • GFSI integrity audits
  • Internal audit process development
  • Process verification/validation
  • Process improvement and redesign

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