In today’s fast-paced food industry, ensuring food safety is paramount. With an ever-growing emphasis on health standards and regulatory compliance, businesses must equip their employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain rigorous food safety protocols. Traditionally, food safety training has been conducted through in-person sessions or paper-based manuals. However, with advancements in technology,...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various industries, revolutionising how businesses operate and innovate. However, the potential risks, complexity and ethical considerations surrounding AI, emphasise the need for standardised governance frameworks to ensure its ethical and responsible use. ISO/IEC 42001:2023 was released to suffice this need and serves the purpose of providing organisations with a...
New rules for labelling food allergens in Australia and New Zealand that came into practice on February 25, 2024. The rules, known as “P1044—Plain English Allergen Labelling,” are enforced by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). They require allergen information on food labels to be clear and easy to find, using simple English in bold...
With the rise in complexity of the digital landscape, and the changing regulatory requirements, there is a rise in risks faced by organisations. Hence, to cater to these on a timely basis, businesses require robust risk management strategies, for which it is crucial to train employees in risk assessment. Risk management is crucial for every...
FSSC foundation recently made a significant move in food safety management systems with the release of Version 6 of the FSSC 22000 scheme on 31 March 2023. The new standard brings big changes for food production companies and certification. It now includes requirements from ISO22003-1:2022 and strengthens rules to help organisations contribute to the United...
Global businesses are prioritising the need for a safe and healthy work environment, and ISO has introduced a new standard to help them. The recently released ISO 45004:2024 standard offers invaluable guidance to organizations across various sectors and sizes, aiding them in achieving this objective by providing a structured framework for Occupational Health and Safety...
In an era where there is a need to celebrate diversity in leadership, emotional intelligence stands as a powerful asset for women leaders to excel in the complexities of the modern business world. While technical skills are crucial, emotional intelligence (EQ) emerges as a pivotal factor, especially for women leaders. Beyond statistics that emphasize its...
Food safety training is a crucial aspect of ensuring the well-being of both employees and consumers in the food industry. Shockingly, globally, one in ten people falls ill each year from consuming contaminated food, leading to over 400,000 deaths and significant economic losses due to medical expenses and reduced productivity. Particularly concerning is the fact...
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), operating through its Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), has recently implemented substantial revisions to the Essential 8 Maturity Model (E8MM). These updates, applicable across all tiers of the Maturity Model, place a strong emphasis on various cybersecurity measures including patching, multi-factor authentication (MFA), administration privileges, application control, and incident protection...
As organisations evolve, extending their reach and enhancing their digital footprint, the increasing workload, and mounting expectations to deliver results have given rise to stress and psychosocial risks. This calls for a robust psychosocial risk assessment strategy to minimise or eliminate these hazards to promote employee well-being. Hence, when it comes to occupational health and...
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