Neacu Cosmin

QA Team Leadr, Ursus Breweries

Are you attending a Food Sure Summit in 2025?

Both

Job level/seniority

Entry-level

Industry sector

Other

What are your biggest challenges in compliance management?

Auditing: overlapping audits needed by multiple customers, unclear/changing regulations Complex and rapidly changing regulatory landscape Differing auditing standards Traceability, record-keeping, use of technology

What are your biggest challenges in safety management?

Auditing: overlapping audits needed by multiple customers, unclear/changing regulations Factory floor hazards: allergen control, microbiology, cross-contamination Increasingly complex supply chains, sustainability/climate change & environmental factors Workforce: staff retention, training, quality & safety as a culture

In what way are supply chains affecting food safety & quality?

Quality variability across suppliers Traceability across multiple international sites

To what extent does advanced technology play a role in your food safety program?

Advanced tech is used in auditing roles e.g. remote auditing Advanced technology is used on the factory floor

To what extent are budgets constraining food safety & quality improvements?

The latest tech can be very expensive