This article originally appeared in Food Industry Executive.
Lack of compliance in Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) consistently poses significant risks to organizations and communities, including the potential for public health emergencies, foodborne bacterias and illnesses, or even loss of life. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 600 million — almost one in 10 people in the world — fall ill after eating contaminated food, and 420,000 die annually. Whether it’s tracking ingredient usage or food labels, food manufacturers are constantly trying to maintain compliance standards, while also meeting customer needs...