LABELING
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Outsourced Experts
Comprehensive Food Safety and Quality Solutions
Mérieux NutriSciences provides 360° food safety expertise, supporting you across the food value chain—from development to market readiness to sustainability.
Temporary Placement
Our temporary placement service fills critical FSQA (Food Safety and Quality Assurance) roles when an FSQA Manager, Engineer, or Supervisor is absent due to maternity leave, illness, or a vacancy. It also supplements existing teams with specialized skills for specific projects.
A Mérieux NutriScience FSQA consultant can serve on-site or partly remotely as an FSQA Manager, Engineer, or Supervisor, ensuring your operations continue smoothly and efficiently.
360° Food Safety Expertise
We offer comprehensive food safety solutions, including HACCP plans, GMP implementation, audits, certification preparation, regulatory compliance, tailored training, recall planning, and operational support to ensure safety and quality at every stage.
Outsourced FSQA Management
Ideal for companies needing:
- Specialized Expertise: Access to advanced food safety and quality assurance knowledge.
- Objective Assessments: Unbiased, third-party evaluations of current food safety and quality systems.
- Efficient Resource Allocation: Let our consultants manage audits, supplier verification, and food safety plans so your team can focus on core activities.
- Cost-effective Solutions for Small and Growing Businesses: Gain FSQA expertise without the expense of a full-time hire.
- Responsive Support for Specific Situations: Engage consultants for acquisitions, new suppliers, recalls, and other urgent tasks.
With outsourced FSQA management, Mérieux NutriSciences can manage selected quality and food safety tasks or fully maintain your FSQA system for mid-term and long-term engagements.
FSQA Transformational Consulting
Our transformational consulting helps companies refine their Food Safety and Quality Management strategies. Our experts identify, develop, and implement food safety and quality programs to meet certification standards and achieve business goals.
Food Safety Systems Setup and Maintenance
- Food Safety and HACCP plan development or review
- GMP implementation and audits
- FSMA compliance assistance
- Risk and vulnerability assessments (VACCP, TACCP)
Audits and Assessments
- Internal audits and gap analysis
- Supplier audits and evaluations
- On-site presence during third-party audits
- Corrective actions for NCRs
Certification Support
- Preparation for certifications like BRC, SQF, FSSC 22000, and IFS
- Assistance with FDA inspections and regulatory reviews
Training and Education
- Tailored employee training on HACCP, food safety culture, and quality control
- Workshops and online training for employees, suppliers, and partners
Compliance with Regulations
- Labeling requirements, allergen management, and regulatory standards compliance (e.g., FSMA, EU)
- Recall management plans, including mock recalls and traceability tests
Operational Support
- Supplier quality assurance programs
- Product development support to ensure food safety in new products and packaging
Why Choose Mérieux NutriSciences for Outsourced Experts?
With our team, you have the right expert at the right time to help you ensure food safety, quality, and compliance across your operations, including:
| Expertise: Our FSQA consultants have extensive knowledge of food safety, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and project management, as well as hands-on experience in the food industry. |
Access to Diverse Talent: Gain access to a wide range of expertise in regulatory compliance, audit management, food safety systems, supplier assurance, and traceability for every unique project. |
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Cost-effectiveness: Outsourcing eliminates the need for training and investment in tools, making it a more affordable solution for short-term or one-off projects. |
Independent Perspective: Our consultants bring a fresh, unbiased perspective, helping identify potential issues that in-house teams may miss. |
| Focus on core activities: By outsourcing FSQA tasks, your team can prioritize essential business operations while we handle the specialized, non-routine projects. | Continuity: Our consultants integrate seamlessly into your team, starting work immediately without the delays associated with onboarding new full-time staff. |
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