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Food safety consultants

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Ensuring the safety of food is an ongoing priority for both governments and agri-food producers around the world. According to the World Health Organisation, one in ten people fall ill from contaminated food every year, resulting in over 400,000 deaths. This impact is disproportionately felt by vulnerable groups such as young children and low-income populations, particularly in developing nations. Unsafe food supplies also contribute to malnutrition and food shortages, exacerbating global food insecurity. In response to these ongoing challenges, governments and industry stakeholders are under increasing pressure to establish robust food safety systems that are capable of ensuring the safety of food supplies and reducing the impact of foodborne diseases.

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At Farrelly Mitchell, our food safety experts are committed to tackling this challenge and ensuring a safe and nutritious food supply for all. Food safety risks must be assessed and managed at all points along the food supply chain. As such, we work closely with all stakeholders involved, including farmers, producers, distributers, and retailers to assess the risks of food safety hazards and respond to emerging food safety risks, particularly those resulting from climate change. We also provide support to governments in building robust food control systems, designing effective policies and legislation, and developing risk-based programmes for effective monitoring and enforcement.

Benefits:

With our support, our clients can establish robust food safety systems that offer countless long-term benefits to developing regions, including:

Public health: Safeguarding public health through risk mitigation, reducing foodborne illnesses, and ensuring consumption of safe nutritious food
Economic growth: enhancing economies by boosting consumer trust, market competitiveness, and reducing the economic impact of poverty and illness.
Trading opportunities: Establishing global-standard food safety measures that unlock international trade prospects, enhance product quality, and inspire confidence in foreign markets.
Local development: Stimulating community growth by creating safe hygienic environments that bolster local economies in areas such as tourism.

Specialised food safety and security consulting

Supporting public and private stakeholders in developing robust food safety policies and management systems.

Our Services

Our food safety consultants provide tailored support services to both public and private sectors:

Public:

Regulatory framework analysis: We evaluate current policies, identifying gaps and uncovering opportunities to strengthen legislation.
Policy design: We guide policymakers in building and implementing new food safety policies and making adjustments to current legislation.
Stakeholder consultations: We assist policymakers in carrying out effective consultations with relevant stakeholders to allow them to make informed decisions on matters of policy.
Food control systems: We support regulatory bodies in developing an efficient and effective food control system.
Crisis management: We support government responses to national food emergencies from outbreak to resolution.
EU compliance: We align EU accession candidates with EU administrative and legislative requirements for food safety.

Private:

Food safety auditing: We conduct comprehensive assessments of a business’ operations to determine if current food safety management systems are appropriately and effectively implemented.
Risk mitigation: We identify potential food safety hazards within a business and establish proactive interventions.
Policy and regulation: We identify relevant policies that affect a business and design programs to achieve regulatory compliance.
System supports: We design and implement key supports such as traceability and transparency systems that allow for contaminants to be identified and isolated quickly.
Training: We provide training and development programs in areas such as food safety fundamentals, HACCP training, food handing, food hygiene, sustainability and more.

Why Farrelly Mitchell

Our food safety consultants have supported governments, multilateral agencies, and private sector clients in aligning with and benchmarking global food safety and operational standards. We have supported several major projects in this area, including regulatory framework analyses in EU Member States and candidate countries, food policy reforms in Ireland, and numerous food safety training programs covering HACCP fundamentals.

We are supported by a global network of food safety consultants, providing us with both international and local knowledge regarding food safety. From production to consumption, we can identify risks and implement protocols that ensure consumer confidence and protect public health.

Get in touch

If you are seeking actionable recommendations on food safety practices, food policies, or risk mitigation, our team can help. Get in touch with our team today to make informed decisions and achieve true impact.

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+35316906550

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Frequently asked questions

Explore our FAQ for answers to common agribusiness queries. Can’t find your question? Contact our expert team for tailored assistance.

Why is food safety critical in agribusiness?

Food safety is essential to prevent foodborne illnesses, ensuring the health of consumers and maintaining public trust in food products. Safety must be ensured at all stages of the supply chain, from production and processing to distribution and retail.

What are the key challenges in ensuring food safety?

Challenges include managing contamination risks, adhering to safety regulations, and addressing emerging risks due to climate change and global trade.

How can food safety risks be managed along the supply chain?

Managing risks involves rigorous auditing, implementing hazard control systems like HACCP, and ensuring traceability from production to consumption.

What role do food safety consultants play?

Consultants provide expertise in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, policy design, and crisis management, supporting both public and private sectors.

How does food safety impact economic growth?

Robust food safety systems boost consumer confidence, enhance market competitiveness, and open international trade opportunities, thereby driving economic growth.