Food Safety Net Services

Time's running out— the VQIP Portal will close on May 31 for FY2025 benefits. Find out more industry updates, insights, and more in this month's #FoodandBeverageIndustry newsletter 🗞️

#ICYMI FSNS has moved into a cutting-edge new laboratory in Springdale, Arkansas! This advanced facility strengthens our commitment to providing food safety services to food & beverage manufacturers in the Springdale area. Drop us a line if you want to see the new lab: https://hubs.ly/Q02wCp_H0 #foodsafety #foodtesting

We're thrilled to introduce Kelsey Wenzel as the newest member of our Food & Beverage Account Management Team! With her extensive background in food safety and account management, Kelsey is ready to support our West Region laboratories by ensuring our customers' needs are always met. Kelsey holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics from UW-Madison, specializing in Food Safety Management, and is a certified Serve Safe Manager. Her professional journey includes significant roles at 3M Food Safety Division and Neogen Corporation, where she honed her skills in nurturing customer relationships and managing business expectations. Her passion for understanding diverse eating habits and ensuring food safety will undoubtedly strengthen our connections across the industry. Join us in welcoming Kelsey!

Our interactive Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessment tool helps identify potential high-risk areas where your organization can focus mitigation efforts. Try it now to help meet requirements of your GFSI-benchmarked food safety certification and strengthen your food safety program. https://hubs.ly/Q02vsYTL0 #foodfraud #foodsafety

Exciting news! FSNS is moving into a cutting-edge new laboratory in Springdale, Arkansas! This advanced facility strengthens our commitment to providing crucial food safety services to food & beverage manufacturers in the Springdale area. Discover how our expanded capabilities can help you (and drop us a line if you want to tour the new lab): https://hubs.ly/Q02vsY_80

Petfood Forum starts today! Remember to check out our colleague Tim Lombardo's session tomorrow: Pet Food FSMA Compliance: Glance to the past, look to the future. And stop by booth #904 to find out how our laboratory testing and regulatory consulting services can help you! #petfoodforum #petfoodindustry 

Join us in welcoming Tabetha Duncan to the Certified Group Food & Beverage Business Development Team! Tabetha comes to Certified Group as a Business Development Executive for the Southeast region covering our laboratories in Atlanta, GA, and Springdale, AR. She has worked as a regulatory inspector with the Georgia Department of Agriculture and has been exposed to an assortment of food-manufacturing facilities across the state. She has also worked in industry FSQA for Birdsong Peanuts, where she managed Aflatoxin Buying Point Labs across the Southeast during peanut harvest and worked implementing assorted food safety training, policies, and functions across 4 shelling plants. Most recently, Tabetha was an Account Manager with Romer Laboratories. Tabetha’s passion for food safety and her array of industry experience allow her to connect on an in-depth level while delivering on service. Tabetha earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture from the Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College in Tifton, GA. She graduated with high honors, Magna Cum Laude. She is currently pursuing her Master’s of Food Safety through the University of Arkansas. Her background in the food safety industry boasts a 7-year track record of high performance, building close relationships, understanding the needs of her clients, and being solution-oriented. We look forward to Tabetha's industry expertise providing continued success for the entire Food & Beverage Team!

Join us in welcoming Nick DeCandia to Certified Group! Nick has over 10 years of varied lab and management experience in the food and biopharma sectors, which has aided in his success as a Business Development professional. Nick is excited to join the team and be a key contributor to the success of our clients in the northeast, covering our Melville, N.Y. and Kitchener, Ont., labs. Welcome to the team, Nick! #foodsafety #food&beverage

What aspect of allergen management is emphasized in FSSC 22000 Version 6? A) Use of color-coded packaging for different allergens. B) Specific verification of control measures to mitigate cross-contamination. C) Allergen-free certification for all products. D) Mandatory allergen testing every six months. Tell us your answer, then check our blog post on the top 6 changes in FSSC 22000 Version 6 for the answer: https://hubs.ly/Q02qMxQj0 #FSSC22000 #foodsafety

We're at #CheeseExpo 2024 this week! Jake Parr and Brad Day are available in booth #610 to help you discover our lab testing and other solutions to your food safety needs. Remember - dairy processors can use our promo code EXHIBITS for $40 access to exhibits with complimentary lunches & receptions!