In this episode of 'Lead the Standards,' hosts Kelly Taylor and Jackie delve into the extensive and intricate Clause 8 of ISO 22000, which serves as a comprehensive framework for food safety. They break down the clause into four quadrants: Operational Control and PRPs, Monitoring, Verification, and Nonconformity Control, Risk and Hazard Management, and Emergency Preparedness and Response. The discussion provides insights into why Clause 8 is so detailed and critical, comparing it to other ISO standards and highlighting how it integrates various food safety principles. By simplifying the complex components, the episode aims to make the clause more approachable and understandable, especially for beginners in food safety management.

Helpful timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction to Clause 8 of ISO 22000

• 00:52 Welcome and Overview

• 01:06 Diving into Clause 8

• 05:33 Breaking Down the Matrix

• 09:21 Operational Control and PRPs

• 12:36 Monitoring, Verification, and Non-Conformity Control

• 20:45 Risk and Hazard Management

• 25:26 Industry-Specific Instructions

• 26:04 Flow Diagrams and Food Safety

• 27:53 HACCP Plan Integration

• 30:03 Emergency Preparedness and Response

• 33:57 Simplifying Food Safety Procedures

• 36:44 Proactive vs Reactive Approaches

• 45:05 Recap and Closing Thoughts

Links we promised:

• LTS Newsletter on LinkedIn:

• Jackie Stapletons LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiestapleton/

• Kelly Taylors LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellytaylor-au/

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