CONSULTANCY
Practical Food Safety & Compliance Support
I support food businesses in building, improving, and maintaining food safety systems that are practical, compliant, and easy to manage in day-to-day operations.
From HACCP and risk assessments to audit preparation and documentation, my focus is on solution that work in real manufacturing environments - not just on paper
Practical Solutions
Audit-ready systems
Tailored support
HACCP Plan Management
I support businesses in developing, reviewing, and maintaining HACCP systems that are practical, compliant, and effective in real operations. Whether you are building a HACCP plan from scratch or improving an existing one, my approach focuses on clarity, usability, and ensuring your controls work in day-to-day production — not just on paper. ✔ What’s Included: HACCP plan development and full review Hazard analysis (biological, chemical, physical) Process flow diagram creation and verification CCP / OPRP identification and validation Monitoring, corrective actions, and verification setup Documentation and record-keeping structure Alignment with BRCGS, SALSA, and HACCP principles ✔ When You Might Need This: Preparing for a BRCGS, FSSC 22000 or SALSA audit Setting up a new production process Updating or simplifying existing HACCP systems Addressing non-conformances
Allergen Management
Effective allergen management is critical to protecting consumers and maintaining compliance. I support businesses in developing, reviewing, and improving allergen controls to reduce risk and ensure clear, accurate labelling across all products. Whether you are setting up allergen systems from scratch or strengthening existing controls, my approach focuses on practical implementation — ensuring procedures are understood, applied correctly, and work in day-to-day production. ✔ What’s Included: Allergen risk assessment across raw materials and processes Allergen mapping and segregation controls Review of cleaning and changeover procedures Label verification and compliance checks Cross-contact prevention controls Staff awareness and allergen training support Alignment with BRCGS, SALSA, FSSC 22000 and regulatory requirements ✔ When You Might Need This: Preparing for a BRCGS, FSSC 22000 or SALSA audit Introducing new products or ingredients Reviewing allergen labelling and compliance Investigating allergen-related risks or incidents Strengthening allergen controls across the site
GAP Analysis & Mock Audits
I provide on-site and remote gap analysis and mock audits to help you understand where your systems stand and what needs to be improved before certification or inspection. My focus is on giving you clear, practical actions — not just identifying gaps, but helping you understand how to close them effectively ✔ What’s Included: Full gap analysis against BRCGS, FSSC22000, SALSA, UK Retailers or internal standards Mock audits simulating real certification conditions Identification of non-conformances and risk areas Clear action plans with priorities Guidance on corrective actions and improvements Support to strengthen systems before audit ✔ When You Might Need This: Preparing for a BRCGS, FSSC 22000, SALSA or Retailer audit Following a failed or low-grade audit Before introducing new products or processes Reviewing your current compliance level Strengthening audit confidence
Risk Assessment
I support businesses in identifying, assessing, and managing food safety risks across their operations to ensure compliance and protect product integrity. My approach focuses on practical risk evaluation — helping you understand where risks exist, how significant they are, and what controls are needed to manage them effectively. Whether you are reviewing your current systems or preparing for audit, this service helps strengthen your risk-based approach and ensures your controls are robust and aligned with industry expectations. ✔ What’s Included: Risk assessments across processes, products, and raw materials Review of environmental and operational controls Food defence and food fraud vulnerability assessments Traceability and recall readiness review Supplier and supply chain risk evaluation Crisis management and risk mitigation planning Alignment with BRCGS, FSSC 22000, SALSA, and regulatory requirements ✔ When You Might Need This: Preparing for a BRCGS, FSSC22000 or SALSA audit Introducing new products or processes Reviewing supplier or raw material risks Strengthening existing controls Addressing audit findings or incidents
Food Defence & Food Fraud
I support businesses in identifying and managing risks related to food defence and food fraud to protect product integrity, brand reputation, and consumer safety. My approach focuses on practical vulnerability assessment and mitigation — ensuring controls are effective, proportionate, and fully integrated into your food safety systems. ✔ What’s Included: Food fraud vulnerability assessment (raw materials & supply chain) Food defence risk assessment (site security & access control) Review of supplier approval and traceability systems Identification of high-risk materials and processes Development of mitigation and control plans Support with TACCP / VACCP principles Alignment with BRCGS, SALSA, FSSC 22000 and GFSI requirements ✔ When You Might Need This: Preparing for a BRCGS, FSSC 22000 or SALSA audit Reviewing supplier and raw material risks Strengthening site security and access controls Introducing new ingredients or suppliers Updating TACCP / VACCP assessments
SOP Development & Templates
I support businesses in developing clear, practical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that ensure consistency, compliance, and effective day-to-day operations. My focus is on creating documentation that is easy to follow, tailored to your processes, and aligned with your food safety systems — not overly complex documents that sit unused. Whether you are building your documentation from scratch or improving existing procedures, this service helps ensure your team understands and consistently applies the correct practices across production. ✔ What’s Included: Development of SOPs tailored to your processes Review and simplification of existing procedures Standardised templates for consistency across documents Alignment with HACCP, BRCGS, FSSC 22000 and SALSA requirements Clear step-by-step instructions for operators Integration with training and operational practices ✔ When You Might Need This: Setting up new processes or production lines Preparing for a BRCGS, FSSC 22000 or SALSA audit Standardising documentation across the site Improving staff understanding and compliance Updating outdated or overly complex procedures