Overview: The standard of a food product is only as good as the ingredients it is made from. How can you be certain of the integrity of your ingredients? What quality control measures should you have in place?

Being able to trace issues that may arise in your food product depends on the procedures in place. The suppliers you use, the quality control measures implemented and food safety are all important considerations - whether you are just starting out with a new product or whether you are well established in the food industry.

But what if you have a problem? How do you know what you’re doing is sufficient? Where can you go to find out more about the techniques used and the results you are given? By learning about the methodologies involved in maintaining ingredient integrity, you will be more confident in addressing any issues which may arise, be that handling a taint issue or verifying if a different supplier will meet your requirements.