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Short-Notice SQF Audit Keeps Hilmar’s Certification Plans on Track
Hilmar, a California-based manufacturer of cheese and whey protein, serves customers in more than 50 countries. The...
SQF Edition 10 is Here: How to Prepare Your Site
Reviewed and Approved by Kaci Foote, FSNS Certification & Audit Accreditation Manager 1-Minute Summary SQF...
How Listeria Strain Typing Supports Faster, Smarter Investigations
1-Minute Summary Listeria strain typing helps show whether product and environmental isolates are related, supporting faster source...
How to Calculate Shelf Life of Food Using End-of-life Criteria
1-Minute Summary Define microbiological, chemical, and sensory end-of-life criteria before testing. Use shelf life studies to...
Powdered Dairy: Low Moisture Does Not Equal Low Risk
1-Minute Summary Low water activity prevents bacterial growth in powdered dairy, but it does not prevent pathogen survival. ...
Modernizing Classical Analysis: Rapid, Sustainable Technologies for Moisture, Fat, & Ash Testing in Food & Pet Food
1-Minute Summary Rapid moisture, fat, and ash testing reduces turnaround from hours to minutes. AOAC-validated methods ensure...
How to Reduce Food Shelf Life Testing Cost Without Compromising Data
1-Minute Summary Food shelf life testing cost is incurred by baseline study setup and variable study design choices. Larger studies can...
Top 5 BRCGS Audit Findings – Mature vs. New Sites
Reviewed By Kaci Foote, FSNS Certification & Audit Accreditation Manager Our FSNS Certification & Audit team conducts hundreds of food...
Certified Laboratories Approved as Amazon TIC for Supplements
Expansion reinforces leadership in regulated product testing. BURBANK, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026 – Certified Laboratories, a Certified Group...
Air Sampling in Food Manufacturing: Which Methods to Use and When
1-Minute Summary Traditional methods give low-cost, qualitative insight into airborne fallout – ideal for trending and setting...
6 Steps to Ensure Correct Food Product Labeling and Prevent Recalls
Reviewed and Approved by Kaci Foote, Accreditation Manager, FSNS Certification & Audit 1-Minute Summary Undeclared allergens cause...
Phil Gillespie Named Chief Financial Officer of Certified Group
New CFO to Support Company’s Growth and TIC Market Expansion SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Sept. 8, 2025 – Certified Group today announced the...