PJRFSI is hosting a series of FREE, educational podcasts. Stay tuned for upcoming podcasts. To listen to any of our previously recorded podcasts please click one of the links below:
California Prop 12 Distributor Requirements with Dr. Liz Cox & PJRFSI – July 21, 2023
Dr. Liz Cox from California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Animal Care Program presenting on the requirements of businesses selling or distributing shell eggs, liquid eggs, whole veal meat and whole pork meat to end-users in California. Review of Prop 12 implementation dates, covered products, registration, certification, shipping document markings and how to be prepare for an on-site inspection for the purposes of certification.
U.S. Hemp Authority Mid-Year in Review 2023 – June 22, 2023
Do you own a hemp product company or brand? If so, this upcoming webinar is made just for you! Join The U.S. Hemp Authority® (USHA) and Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc. (PJRSFSI) to learn about the nation’s only hemp certification for brands and product manufacturers. The USHA is an independent, self-regulated organization (SRO) that was originally formed in 2017 to give consumers and retailers confidence in hemp and CBD products by ensuring quality standards and best practices. In 2019, Prevention Magazine selected USHA for one of its Health Breakthrough Awards and named as part of ten major medical innovations of that year. Certified products and brands can boast the USHA seal of approval on labels and promotional materials, signaling safety and quality. Specifically, consumers and retailers can rest assured that USHA certified companies adhere to rigorous requirements for: Quality Management Systems, ISO Quality Standards, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and Federal Regulations. In February, the USHA announced its new partnership with Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc., a globally accredited certification body for numerous ISO and Food Safety Standards, including cannabis and hemp, to serve as USHA’s program manager and act as a third-party certification body to ensure that USHA’s licensees are meeting the highest levels of quality and safety in their products.
Safe Food En Route – Part I: 5 Ways GFSI Helps Build Food Safety Culture – June 14, 2023
Learn why food safety culture matters, a little about World Food Safety Day related to food safety standards, what makes up a food safety culture and 5 ways GFSI helps build a food safety culture.
Presented by Jennifer Crandall, Founder & CEO of Safe Food En Route
Hosted by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
Preparing for Organic Certification with PJRFSI – May 30, 2023
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc. on May 23, 2023.
The Complexities of Food Allergens – April 11, 2023
Presented with special guest Jennifer Crandall, Founder & CEO of Safe Food En Route.
Food Fraud Prevention – 10 Years of Training and MOOCs & The Impact on Strategy – February 23, 2023
Presented by PJRFSI with guest speaker Dr. John Spink (MSU) on February 17, 2023
PJRFSI GMP & GACP for Cannabis – February 15, 2023
BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 – What’s New? – January 23, 2023
Featuring Richa Bedi-Navik of BRCGS, this webinar covers the changes coming in BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 compared to Issue 8. Presented by PJRFSI on January 11, 2023
Allergen Management – Learning from Recalls – November 22, 2022
Presented by PJRFSI on November 17, 2022 with special guest Steven Gendel, Ph.D., Principal of Gendel Food Safety, LLC.
Intro to Organic GMP Certification, Organizing Documentation, What to Expect Looking for GAP – October 28, 2022
Presented by PJRFSI’s Brett McMillen & Rachel Winter, Joined by Guest Michael Shea
The Future of Mushrooms, GMP, & Micro Dosing – October 6, 2022
Join PJRFSI for this amazing discussion on the future of Psilocybin, how it is impacting people, and how it can produced and packaged in a safe and cGMP compliant way. Hosted by PJRFSI’s Cannabis Division Manager Brett McMillen, and joined by Kelsey Hanley, MPH, CP-FS, Cannabis Compliance Expert at Allay Consulting, and James Schwartz, CEO of Cascade High Organics. If you are curious about what is happening in the industry, how these products are made, and how they should not be made, you won’t want to miss this!
Let’s Talk Organic! – October 6, 2022
Presented by PJRFSI’s Organic Program Manager, Rachel Winter, on September 27th, 2022.
SQFI Traceability and Risk Management – Is Your Organization Prepared? – September 1, 2022
Presented August 30th, 2022 by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc. with special guest Tammie Van Buren of SQFI.
Pitfalls in the Implementation of Food Safety Management Systems – July 6, 2022
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc. on November 22nd, 2016.
How to Prepare for a GFSI Audit – Know Your Rights as a GFSI Standard Auditee – July 6, 2022
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc. on December 22nd, 2016
Food Safety Culture & Food Safety Americas 2021 Update – July 6, 2022
Presented by PJRFSI
BRCGS – Rules Review, Standards Launching in 2021 & the 2021 Conference – July 6, 2022
Presented by PJRFSI on December 15, 2020.
Shared Responsibility: Understanding the Role of your Recycler in your Disposition Plan – April 8, 2022
Presented by PJR and PJRFSI on April 7, 2022.
Bridging the Gap – ISO to FSSC 22000 – April 1, 2022
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
Pets, Cannabis, and CBD: What to Know for Your Dogs, Cats, and Products – March 4, 2022
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
PJRFSI Cannabis 2021 Year in Review + New Standards Overview – January 14, 2022
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
Food Risk Intelligence and AI for Food Risk Prevention – December 13, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
Brand Protection, Going Beyond Food Safety in 2022 – December 10, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
Food Fraud Prevention in an Organic World – November 18, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
2022 – A In Depth Look at Emerging Challenges Risk Factors in the Food Industry – November 18, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
The Importance of ESG in the Food Industry – November 12, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
FSSC 22000 Getting Back On Track in 2021 – November 12, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
The Growth, Challenges, Certification and Sustainability of CBD in 2021 & Beyond – October 7, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
Allergen Management in 2021 – Rules and Tools for Safe Foods – October 6, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
Cybersecurity and the Role of the Food Safety Manager (with John Spink) – September 17, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc. on 9/16/21
Predicting Risk Using Technology – Quality Threats – August 11, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
Understanding Insurance in the Cannabis Industry – July 12, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
Post Harvest Food Safety for Produce – June 22, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
Supplier Quality: Do You Have an Effective Program? – June 11, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
SQFI Upcoming Standards Changes Lessons Learned – June 11, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
Environmental Monitoring – To Swab or Not to Swab – May 27, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
Enterprise Risk Management – Volume 2 – Effectively Communicating Risks from the Shop Floor to the Boardroom – May 27, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
Using LIMS to Enable Compliance with Regulatory Requirements – May 18, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
Enterprise Risk Management-COSO, Supply Chain Management-Supply Chain Priority Setting with Dr. John Spink – May 18, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
Lessons from the Trenches – Past, Present, & Future of Food Safety – May 18, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
Elevating Your Food Safety: The When, Where & Why – A Brand Owner Perspective – April 30, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
Food Safety Management Systems:
Are They Equally Applicable to All Areas of the Supply Chain? – April 30, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
Take Your EMP to Another Level! – April 27, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
Using Technology for Risk Assessment – April 26, 2021
Presented by Perry Johnson Registrars Food Safety, Inc.
Good Agricultural Practices for Cannabis – April 21, 2021
Industry experts from the Cannabis and Hemp world discuss the GAP philosophy, how these practices can lead to possible reduction in testing mandates, how to avoid pesticides with natural predators, and best industry practices.
SQFI, Risk in Food Packaging – April 16, 2021
Join LeAnn Chuboff and Tammie Van Buren from SQF as we look to learn about the changes to Edition 9 and ask your questions. This webinar will also spend some time on the Quality Code changes as well a discussion around the risk that is faced by companies in the Food Packaging space.
Food Safety in a Digital Era, Online Expectations – April 5, 2021
Join CEO Jennifer Crandall from Safe Food En Route along with SVP Paul Damaren, PJRFSI for an in depth discussion on the FDA’s Smarter Food Safety Blueprint and how that impacts your programs. You will not want to miss this one.
FSVP & FSMA, A Detailed Overview, 2020 Recap & 2021 Expectations – March 19, 2021
In this episode we discuss FSVP & FSMA, A Detailed Overview of the two, and a 2020 recap & expectations for 2021.
The Risk of Assuming You Know Your Suppliers – March 16, 2021
In this episode we discuss the risks surrounding assuming you know your suppliers.
How to Handle a Recall – March 12, 2021
On this episode we discuss the things to consider when asking “how to handle a recall”.
Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing – March 8, 2021
In this episode we welcome two guests from BRCGS and discuss topics regarding Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing.
Managing Risk During a Product Crisis – March 5, 2021
Today Neshat Soofi, an experienced leader in E-commerce, Retail, Manufacturing, & Supply Chain, presents on the various aspects of managing risk during a product crisis.
Croptober Webinar Series Part One: Lessons Learned from the Harvest – February 17, 2021
Participants will learn from industry experts on when to harvest, when not to, and the science of testing for THC levels and what methods to use. In addition, participants will hear real lessons learned from the Agronomists in the field, in the lab, and also on the regulatory front.
A live Q&A will followed the prepared presentation.
Food Fraud & COVID Global Update with Dr. John Spink – February 17, 2021
Food fraud continues to evolve and the COVID pandemic has created a new trigger but many of the same fraud opportunities. This presentation will review some recent insight on specific COVID related food fraud vulnerabilities. These new or evolving vulnerabilities underscore the importance of a dynamic food fraud prevention strategy. A key focus is processing the new insights into the food fraud vulnerability assessment to help support adjustments to the countermeasures and control systems.
The Difference Between Food Safety & Branding Decisions – February 17, 2021
Often, manufacturers and retailers get confused between a regulatory requirement, a label requirement, and a simple branding/marketing decision. In this webinar, learn what is required vs. what is a branding decision and where to research the difference.
Featuring guest speaker Jennifer Crandall, Founder & CEO of Safe Food En Route.
Global COVID-19 Update – Lessons Learned – January 20, 2021
William W. Li, MD, is a world-renowned physician, scientist, speaker, and author of EAT TO BEAT DISEASE – The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself. He is best known for leading the Angiogenesis Foundation. His groundbreaking work has impacted more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. NOW, hear directly from Dr. Li on the latest updates COVID-19 from one of the people who is working on it.