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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 reduce...
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...
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Top 10 Reasons for a BRC Audit Non-Conformity [2025]
FSNS Certification & Audit performs hundreds of food safety certification audits each year, including for BRC certification. Our auditors have...
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Top 10 Reasons for an SQF Audit Non-Conformity [2025]
FSNS Certification & Audit performs hundreds of food safety certification audits each year, including for SQF certification. We compiled a list...
How to Prepare for a GMP Audit in the Food Industry
Reviewed and Approved by Kaci Foote, Accreditation Manager, FSNS Certification & Audit 1-Minute Summary Many food and beverage manufacturers...
How to Prepare for an FSSC 22000 Audit
Reviewed and Approved by Kaci Foote, Accreditation Manager, FSNS Certification & Audit 1-Minute Summary An FSSC 22000 audit evaluates how well...
Chemophobia is at a Crossroad
By Gary Smith and Keith Belk, Colorado State University “Chemophobia” is “an irrational persistent fear that consumption of certain chemicals...
Are There Chemicals in My Food?
By Gary C. Smith and Keith E. Belk, Colorado State University You bet there are! All of our food – like everything in the world – is made up...