
Consulting and Auditing Services
Consulting
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Apple Leaf employees and contractors can help you prepare for both domestic and international second- and third-party audits. We consult, train and develop food safety prerequisite programs, risks assessments and protocols. We can also perform food safety and quality-based training for your employees.
Apple Leaf helps prepare your operation for new regulation compliances in the following areas:
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Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Planning
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Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
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Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
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Non-GFSI Standards
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Supply Chain Assessment
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Environmental Sampling
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Risk Assessments
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Hygiene & Worker Safety
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Approved Suppliers
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Food Defense
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Food Fraud
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Market Access
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Sustainability
In addition, our experienced staff can assist your operation with:
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Environmental monitoring
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ATP Programs
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Water testing
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MRL testing
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Food fraud testing
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Trace/recall procedures
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Other testing as requested
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Auditing
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Apple Leaf performs audits to ensure that each site we serve meets certification level requirements for both GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) and non-GFSI standards. We are currently certified to perform GFSI audits for the following audit schemes:
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SQF (Safe Quality Food)
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BRC Global Standard
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GLOBALG.A.P. (Option 1 IFA/Option 2 QMS/Combinable Crop/GRASP/Tesco/PHA/FSMA
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PRIMUS GFS
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National Organic Program (NOP)
In addition, we perform audits for non-GFSI schemes such as:
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LIVE
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Salmon-Safe
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Costco
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Red Tomato
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NON-GFSI PRIMUS and GMP standards
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The Non-GMO Project
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NOP (National Organic Program)
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US Hemp Authority (USHA)
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GMP-Processing and Manufacturing Facilities
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GMP-Dietary Supplement Facilities
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