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Richard F. Stier

Richard Stier is a consulting food scientist who has helped food processors develop safety, quality and sanitation programs. He believes in emphasizing the importance of how these programs can help companies increase profits. Stier holds degrees in food science from Rutgers University and the University of California at Davis. He is a Contributing Editor for Food Engineering. Email: rickstier4@aol.com

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Understanding all the implications of an internal audit

Richard F. Stier

June 27, 2015

Most audit schemes around the world include an internal audit.

Food Safety

One law for all

Richard F. Stier

April 6, 2015

Immediately after the 2014 mid-term elections, the Grocery Manufacturers Association issued the following statement...

Food Safety Column

Cleaning is more important than ever

Richard F. Stier

February 4, 2015

Food plant cleanup has come a long way in the past 40 years.

Food Safety

Pests can shut you down

Richard F. Stier

January 7, 2015

The inspiration for this article was a recent FDA action that shut down an Atlanta fortune cookie manufacturer due to infestation.

Food Safety

HARPC: Will it be that different?

Is there a way processors can ensure food safety management systems will meet the final FSMA regulations? There is no guarantee, but some programs will increase your odds.

Richard F. Stier

October 7, 2014

FDA is getting closer to finalizing the regulations for the enforcement of the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010 (FSMA).

Food Safety

Make a commitment to educate your workforce

By properly educating staff and providing adequate resources to do this, a company protects its workforce, reputation, resources and itself.

Richard F. Stier

September 4, 2014

Everybody knows Murphy’s Law: Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.

Food Safety

Killing two birds with one stone

Richard F. Stier

June 8, 2014

A well-designed and implemented chemical purchasing, handling and storage program bolsters a company’s food safety and food defense programs.

Food Safety

Flooring: Do it right the first time

Perhaps the biggest failure for companies building new plants or modifying them is the choice of flooring.

Richard F. Stier

May 6, 2014

Murphy’s Law, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong,” is very applicable to the food processing industry.

Food Safety

Is preparing for third-party audits an oxymoron?

Richard F. Stier

April 8, 2014

It can be dangerous for a company to prepare for an audit— if it decides to rework its procedures.

Female worker using tablet in food factory.

Food Safety

Communication is the basis of a food safety management system

Processors should establish a culture that encourages interaction and information flow not only from top management to the workforce, but from the workforce upward.

Richard F. Stier

January 10, 2014

Turnover is often minimal when workforces are encouraged to participate and rewarded if their performance or ideas are adopted.

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