Syed Farhat Raza

Smart Manufacturing Champion, Aquascot Limited

Industry sector

Dairy Meat, poultry and fish Multi-product

Job level/seniority

Head of...

Did you attend a 2023/24 Food Sure Summit?

Yes - European Food Sure 2023/24

What are your biggest challenges in compliance management?

Other Traceability, record-keeping, use of technology

What are your biggest challenges in safety management?

Factory floor hazards: allergen control, microbiology, cross-contamination Workforce: staff retention, training, quality & safety as a culture

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

Food crime Increasingly complex and globalised supply chains 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 AI is used to make sense of data gathered

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

Other The latest tech can be very expensive

Influencer Of

Topics

Rooms participated in:

Digitalisation of food safety

Recent Discussions

Recent Comments

Comment on IT and Traceability
Oct 28, 2024
Replying to Kimberly Coffin

I totally agree Syed...a great reminder to industry that if there is one area of focus all businesses should be prioritising for digitalisation of food safety it is traceability.   

Furthermore, this will be an imperative for many US as well as foreign companies producing foods on the Food Traceability List (FTL) for human consumption in the US by January 20th, 2026.  If you want to know more about what you need to do to demonstrate compliance with the FDA's FSMA 204 check out: FSMA Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods | FDA

And whilst demonstrable compliance with this legislation is a lever for many businesses to employ digital tools, the improved tracking of product traceability is a critical element for the food sector in delivering our obligation to consumer protection around the world. 

Morning Kimberly

Thanks for your comments.

Jul 24, 2024

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Farhat