Flexible Quality Assurance Support
Expert QA Support When You Need It
Not every food business needs a full-time Quality Manager.
You may need additional technical support during a period of staff leave, have a temporary increase in workload, be preparing for an audit, or simply require experienced QA expertise without the cost and commitment of employing a full-time member of staff.
The Food Safety Company provides flexible, practical Quality Assurance support tailored to your business and your needs.
Our experienced QA consultants can work alongside your team on a part-time, temporary or ongoing basis, providing the technical expertise and hands-on support you need to maintain standards, strengthen your systems and remain audit ready.
A flexible alternative to full-time QA staffing
Our service gives you access to an experienced food safety and quality professional without the overhead of adding a permanent position to your team.
We can provide support for a specific project, a defined period of time or on an ongoing basis — giving you the right level of expertise, when you need it.
Whether you need an extra pair of hands or specialist technical expertise, we become an extension of your team.
What Can Our QA Consultants Support With?
Our consultants can provide practical support across your food safety and quality systems, including:
Food Safety & HACCP
- Maintaining and reviewing your HACCP plan and Food Safety Management System
- Food safety risk assessments
- Hygiene and maintenance checks
- Development and review of site-specific policies, procedures and SOPs
- Establishing environmental and food sampling programmes
Supplier & Traceability Management
- Supplier approval and documentation
- Traceability systems and traceability exercises
- Mock recalls and traceability stress tests
- Supplier and customer technical requirements
Audits & Compliance
- Internal audits against your certification or voluntary standards
- Preparing for customer, regulatory and certification audits
- Supporting BRCGS, Bord Bia and other recognised standards
- Identifying non-conformances and supporting corrective action
- Maintaining your site in an audit-ready state
Labelling & Product Compliance
- Reviewing labels for regulatory compliance
- Supporting product specifications and technical documentation
- Reviewing food safety and quality requirements for new products and processes
Training & Team Support
- Food safety and quality training
- Supporting staff understanding of food safety procedures
- Maintaining training records
- Working alongside production, technical and management teams to embed good practice
The Expertise of a Quality Manager, Without the Full-Time Cost
For many businesses, employing a full-time Quality Manager is not practical or necessary.
Our flexible QA service allows you to access experienced technical expertise without the cost, commitment and overhead associated with permanent employment.
It can be particularly valuable for businesses that:
- Need temporary cover during staff leave or recruitment
- Require additional technical support during periods of increased workload
- Are preparing for a major customer, certification or regulatory audit
- Need specialist support to strengthen their existing systems
- Are growing and need additional QA expertise
- Require ongoing part-time technical support rather than a full-time Quality Manager
Supporting a Wide Range of Food Businesses
Our QA consultants have experience working across a diverse range of food businesses, including:
- Bakeries
- Meat and fish processors
- Retail food businesses
- Production and central kitchens
- Businesses operating under Regulation 853/2004
- BRCGS-certified sites
- Bord Bia-certified businesses
- Multi-site food businesses
- Businesses working to voluntary standards and customer-specific requirements
Our experience means we understand that no two food businesses are the same. We adapt our support to your operation, your standards and your specific requirements.
More Than Technical Support
Our consultants don’t simply review paperwork and identify problems.
We work alongside your team to solve problems, implement improvements and strengthen your systems.
The result can be stronger food safety and quality systems, improved compliance, greater audit readiness and, importantly, greater confidence for your management team.
Flexible support. Experienced professionals. Practical solutions.
Whether you need support for a few weeks, a specific project or ongoing part-time QA assistance, The Food Safety Company can provide the expertise you need, when you need it.
Talk to our team today to discuss your requirements.
