Once you have selected the best standard or certification scheme for your food processing business, the next challenge is execution. Jeff Chilton, founder of Chilton Consulting Group, highlights GFSI implementation tips and the steps needed for success.

Chilton explains how to:

• Choose a certification body and schedule audits
• Conduct gap analysis mock audits, document required procedures and prepare for onsite certification audits
• Identify tools to help with electronic record-keeping and outside resources