{"id":291079,"date":"2026-08-18T11:37:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T10:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/?page_id=291079"},"modified":"2026-08-18T12:04:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T11:04:35","slug":"food-safety-culture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/food-safety-quality-management\/food-safety-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Safety Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"page-header-block-wrapper fullwidth-block\">\n    <div class=\"acf-page-header\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/food-safety-culture-banner.jpg'); \">\n        <div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"acf-page-header-container\">\n                            <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/food-safety-culture-white.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" \/>\n                <\/div>\n                        <h1>Food Safety Culture<\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.page-header-block-wrapper{\n    margin-bottom: 60px;\n}\n\n.fullwidth-block {\n    max-width: none !important;\n    width: 100vw !important;\n    position: relative;\n    padding:0px;\n    left: 50%;\n    right: 50%;\n    margin-left: -50vw;\n    margin-right: -50vw;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header {\n    background-size: cover;\n    background-position: center;\n    display: flex;\n    position: relative;\n    min-height: 250px; \n}\n\n.acf-page-header-container{\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 48px 24px;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    justify-content: end;\n    align-items: center;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header .overlay {\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 0;\n    left: 0;\n    right: 0;\n    bottom: 0;\n    background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--global-palette4), transparent);\n    z-index: 1;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header-container .image-wrapper{\n    position:relative;\n    height: 70px;\n    width: 70px;\n    background: var(--global-palette4);\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    z-index: 1;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header-container img{\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 50%;\n    left: 50%;\n    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);\n    max-width:40px;\n    z-index: 2;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header h1 {\n    display:block;\n    position: relative;\n    z-index: 2;\n    color:white;\n    text-align: center;\n}\n\n@media (min-width: 1025px) {\n    .acf-page-header-container{\n        width: 1290px;\n    }\n    \n}\n\n@media (max-width: 1024px) {\n    .acf-page-header-container {\n        align-self: end;\n    }\n    .acf-page-header .overlay {\n        background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--global-palette4), transparent);\n    }\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .acf-page-header .overlay {\n        background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--global-palette4), transparent);\n    }\n    .acf-page-header h1 {\n        font-size:28px;\n    }\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Establishing a quality system within a company requires time and effort. However, this alone may not ensure the safety of food products. According to the GFSI&#8217;s position paper <a href=\"https:\/\/mygfsi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/GFSI-Food-Safety-Culture-Full.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Culture of Food Safety<\/a>, food safety culture encompasses <strong>shared values<\/strong>, <strong>beliefs<\/strong>, and <strong>norms <\/strong>that influence attitudes and behaviors toward food safety across an organization.<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-27831_6422b9-2b .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-27831_6422b9-2b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-27831_6422b9-2b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-characteristics\">Characteristics<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food safety is a <strong>collective responsibility<\/strong>, with every employee playing a crucial role in its effective implementation and maintenance. Regardless of their position, employees need to grasp the impact of their actions on food safety. A robust food safety culture helps <strong>prevent <\/strong>and <strong>detect <\/strong>process deviations that could jeopardize product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An established culture within an organization is evident when it is <strong>supported by the entire workforce<\/strong>, <strong>clearly articulated<\/strong> and <strong>regularly discussed<\/strong>, <strong>adaptable <\/strong>when necessary, <strong>responsive <\/strong>to addressing issues, <strong>informed <\/strong>about food safety risks, and <strong>integrated <\/strong>into daily operations.<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-27831_0ae1d0-99 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-27831_0ae1d0-99 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-27831_0ae1d0-99\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-food-safety-awareness\">Food Safety Awareness<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enhanced awareness of food-safe production within an organization reduces the likelihood of food safety incidents or risks. <strong>Encouraging employees to report concerns<\/strong> safely, fostering positive leadership, and emphasizing management&#8217;s role contribute to improving the company&#8217;s food safety culture.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Increased employee involvement and understanding of the impact of their actions promote food safety and quality, benefiting the entire organization.<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-27831_e0aace-a4 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-27831_e0aace-a4 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-27831_e0aace-a4\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-regulatory-framework\">Regulatory Framework<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Codex Alimentarius Commission<\/strong>&#8216;s revised global standard introduces the concept of food safety culture as a fundamental principle, aiming to elevate food safety through heightened employee awareness and improved behavior.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In March 2021, the Commission Regulation published amendments to <a href=\"http:\/\/data.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2004\/852\/2021-03-24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regulation (EC) No 852\/2004<\/a>, emphasizing the establishment, maintenance, and evidence of an appropriate food safety culture among food business operators.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">        <div class=\"wp-block-accordion\">\n            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-txt\">The content of the new amendment<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-icon\">\n                                \n                                <span class=\"icon-minus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20.000000pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M936 2697 c-109 -61 -106 -221 5 -277 38 -20 66 -20 1619 -20 1553 0\n1581 0 1619 20 113 57 113 223 0 280 -38 20 -66 20 -1621 20 l-1583 0 -39 -23z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"icon-plus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M2480 4288 c-18 -13 -43 -36 -54 -51 -21 -28 -21 -35 -24 -773 l-2\n-744 -744 -2 c-738 -3 -745 -3 -773 -24 -98 -73 -98 -195 0 -268 28 -21 35\n-21 773 -24 l744 -2 2 -744 c3 -738 3 -745 24 -773 73 -98 195 -98 268 0 21\n28 21 35 24 773 l2 744 744 2 c738 3 745 3 773 24 98 73 98 195 0 268 -28 21\n-35 21 -773 24 l-744 2 -2 744 c-3 738 -3 745 -24 773 -35 48 -82 73 -134 73\n-32 0 -57 -7 -80 -22z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                \n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-menu\" hidden>\n                                                            <p><strong>Food Safety Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Food business operators shall establish, maintain and provide evidence of an appropriate food safety culture by fulfilling the following requirements:<br \/>\ncommitment of the management, in accordance with point 2, and all employees to the safe production and distribution of food;<\/li>\n<li>leadership towards the production of safe food and to engage all employees in food safety practices;<\/li>\n<li>awareness of food safety hazards and of the importance of food safety and hygiene by all employees in the business;<\/li>\n<li>open and clear communication between all employees in the business, within an activity and between consecutive activities, including communication of deviations and expectations;<\/li>\n<li>availability of sufficient resources to ensure the safe and hygienic handling of food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Management commitment shall include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ensuring that roles and responsibilities are clearly communicated within each activity of the food business;<\/li>\n<li>maintaining the integrity of the food hygiene system when changes are planned and implemented;<\/li>\n<li>verifying that controls are being performed timely and efficiently and documentation is up to date;<\/li>\n<li>ensuring that the appropriate training and supervision are in place for personnel;<\/li>\n<li>ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements;<\/li>\n<li>encouraging continual improvement of the food safety management system of the business, where appropriate, taking into account developments in science, technology and best practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The implementation of the food safety culture shall take account of the nature and size of the food business.<\/strong><\/p>\n    \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BRC Global Standard Food Safety Issue 8, GFSI, IFS Food v7, and BRC Issue 8 recognize the <strong>pivotal role of food safety culture in ensuring adherence to correct behaviors<\/strong>. To ensure this, each employee needs suitable training and an understanding of their expectations. They must comprehend the correct procedures and the implications of not following them.<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-27831_749c55-2b .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-27831_749c55-2b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-27831_749c55-2b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-goal\">Goal<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal of Food Safety Culture is to enhance employee awareness and behavior in food production plants. Clear responsibilities, updated documentation, compliance with controls, effective training, and supervision are essential for achieving this goal, aligning regulations with consumer expectations and driving improvements.<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-27831_a829ef-0c .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-27831_a829ef-0c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-27831_a829ef-0c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-merieux-nutrisciences-support\">M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences Support<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fostering a culture within an organization is crucial for enhancing employee behavior and subsequently improving food safety. The foundation of organizational culture lies in the <strong>business values<\/strong> set by senior management. By translating these values into tangible workplace behaviors, organizations can solidify their identity. Positive behaviors not only positively impact food safety but also quality, sustainability, efficiency, and other critical business aspects.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initiating culture change requires assessing the current culture and identifying areas for improvement. This assessment helps bridge the gap between the current and desired culture, enabling the implementation of targeted <strong>action plans<\/strong> that can be <strong>monitored <\/strong>and <strong>evaluated<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-27831_76184c-3f .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-27831_76184c-3f .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-27831_76184c-3f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-merieux-nutrisciences-offers-several-services-to-support-culture-improvement\">M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences offers several services to support culture improvement:<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"wp-block-accordion\">\n            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-txt\">Online survey<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-icon\">\n                                \n                                <span class=\"icon-minus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20.000000pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M936 2697 c-109 -61 -106 -221 5 -277 38 -20 66 -20 1619 -20 1553 0\n1581 0 1619 20 113 57 113 223 0 280 -38 20 -66 20 -1621 20 l-1583 0 -39 -23z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"icon-plus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M2480 4288 c-18 -13 -43 -36 -54 -51 -21 -28 -21 -35 -24 -773 l-2\n-744 -744 -2 c-738 -3 -745 -3 -773 -24 -98 -73 -98 -195 0 -268 28 -21 35\n-21 773 -24 l744 -2 2 -744 c3 -738 3 -745 24 -773 73 -98 195 -98 268 0 21\n28 21 35 24 773 l2 744 744 2 c738 3 745 3 773 24 98 73 98 195 0 268 -28 21\n-35 21 -773 24 l-744 2 -2 744 c-3 738 -3 745 -24 773 -35 48 -82 73 -134 73\n-32 0 -57 -7 -80 -22z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                \n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-menu\" hidden>\n                                                            <p>A comprehensive <strong>questionnaire<\/strong> covering <strong>six aspects of Food Safety Culture<\/strong> is distributed to all employees. Feedback is collected, and a detailed report highlighting strengths and weaknesses of the culture is generated.<\/p>\n    \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-txt\">On-site assessment<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-icon\">\n                                \n                                <span class=\"icon-minus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20.000000pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M936 2697 c-109 -61 -106 -221 5 -277 38 -20 66 -20 1619 -20 1553 0\n1581 0 1619 20 113 57 113 223 0 280 -38 20 -66 20 -1621 20 l-1583 0 -39 -23z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"icon-plus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M2480 4288 c-18 -13 -43 -36 -54 -51 -21 -28 -21 -35 -24 -773 l-2\n-744 -744 -2 c-738 -3 -745 -3 -773 -24 -98 -73 -98 -195 0 -268 28 -21 35\n-21 773 -24 l744 -2 2 -744 c3 -738 3 -745 24 -773 73 -98 195 -98 268 0 21\n28 21 35 24 773 l2 744 744 2 c738 3 745 3 773 24 98 73 98 195 0 268 -28 21\n-35 21 -773 24 l-744 2 -2 744 c-3 738 -3 745 -24 773 -35 48 -82 73 -134 73\n-32 0 -57 -7 -80 -22z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                \n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-menu\" hidden>\n                                                            <p>Small <strong>interviews<\/strong> with employees on the shop floor provide insights into their perceptions and behaviors. Specific recommendations tailored to address identified issues are provided.<\/p>\n    \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-txt\">Food Safety Culture training<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-icon\">\n                                \n                                <span class=\"icon-minus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20.000000pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M936 2697 c-109 -61 -106 -221 5 -277 38 -20 66 -20 1619 -20 1553 0\n1581 0 1619 20 113 57 113 223 0 280 -38 20 -66 20 -1621 20 l-1583 0 -39 -23z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"icon-plus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M2480 4288 c-18 -13 -43 -36 -54 -51 -21 -28 -21 -35 -24 -773 l-2\n-744 -744 -2 c-738 -3 -745 -3 -773 -24 -98 -73 -98 -195 0 -268 28 -21 35\n-21 773 -24 l744 -2 2 -744 c3 -738 3 -745 24 -773 73 -98 195 -98 268 0 21\n28 21 35 24 773 l2 744 744 2 c738 3 745 3 773 24 98 73 98 195 0 268 -28 21\n-35 21 -773 24 l-744 2 -2 744 c-3 738 -3 745 -24 773 -35 48 -82 73 -134 73\n-32 0 -57 -7 -80 -22z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                \n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-menu\" hidden>\n                                                            <p><strong>Training sessions<\/strong> focus on defining culture and aligning company values with workplace behavior. Emphasis is placed on meeting standards and implementing action plans effectively.<\/p>\n    \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-txt\">Culture workshops<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-icon\">\n                                \n                                <span class=\"icon-minus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20.000000pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M936 2697 c-109 -61 -106 -221 5 -277 38 -20 66 -20 1619 -20 1553 0\n1581 0 1619 20 113 57 113 223 0 280 -38 20 -66 20 -1621 20 l-1583 0 -39 -23z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"icon-plus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M2480 4288 c-18 -13 -43 -36 -54 -51 -21 -28 -21 -35 -24 -773 l-2\n-744 -744 -2 c-738 -3 -745 -3 -773 -24 -98 -73 -98 -195 0 -268 28 -21 35\n-21 773 -24 l744 -2 2 -744 c3 -738 3 -745 24 -773 73 -98 195 -98 268 0 21\n28 21 35 24 773 l2 744 744 2 c738 3 745 3 773 24 98 73 98 195 0 268 -28 21\n-35 21 -773 24 l-744 2 -2 744 c-3 738 -3 745 -24 773 -35 48 -82 73 -134 73\n-32 0 -57 -7 -80 -22z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                \n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-menu\" hidden>\n                                                            <p><strong>Customized workshops<\/strong> facilitate in-depth discussions on organizational culture, fostering a deeper understanding among participants.<\/p>\n    \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    \n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We often <strong>combine<\/strong> these services<strong> <\/strong>to ensure comprehensive project execution. Survey results are enriched with on-site assessments, leading to organization-specific recommendations. These insights are then shared and discussed with employees and senior management during workshops.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/contact\/\"><strong>Contact us to implement a strong safety culture<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-27831_39fb7b-81 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-27831_39fb7b-81 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-27831_39fb7b-81\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"landing-section5-block-wrapper fullwidth-block\">\n    <div class=\"section5-full-width-row\">\n        <div class=\"section5-columns-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"section5-image-column\" style=\"flex: 1;\">\n                \n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/809972bef3404eefbaa5c86dd2a2eb06_2021-12-15T07_53_26.692Z_882x496.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"section5-text-column\" style=\"flex: 1;\">\n                <h2>How is your Food Safety Culture? Let&#039;s find out!<\/h2>\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gotostage.com\/channel\/0895d7b366d04beb9a72b515fa5d445a\/recording\/809972bef3404eefbaa5c86dd2a2eb06\/watch?source=CHANNEL\" class=\"section5-button button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch our webinar<\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>    \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.fullwidth-block {\n    max-width: none !important;\n    width: 100vw !important;\n    position: relative;\n    left: 50%;\n    right: 50%;\n    margin-left: -50vw;\n    margin-right: -50vw;\n}\n.section5-full-width-row{\n    background-color: #f0f5ff;\n    padding: 100px 24px;\n}\n.section5-columns-wrapper{\n    display: flex;\n    gap: 40px;\n    max-width: 1290px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n}\n\n.section5-image-column ,.section5-text-column{\n    align-items: center;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n}\n\n.section5-image-column {\n    justify-content: center;\n}\n.section5-text-column{\n    align-items: start;\n    justify-content: center;\n}\n\n.section5-button{\n    background-color: var(--global-palette3);\n}\n@media (min-width: 1025px) {\n    .section5-image-column img{\n        max-width: 500px;\n        height: 100%;\n    }\n}\n@media (max-width: 1024px) {\n    .section5-columns-wrapper{\n        flex-direction: column;\n    }\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n   \n}\n\n<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Establishing a quality system within a company requires time and effort. However, this alone may not ensure the safety of food products. According to the GFSI&#8217;s position paper A Culture of Food Safety, food safety culture encompasses shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence attitudes and behaviors toward food safety across an organization. Characteristics Food&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":238102,"parent":201123,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"service-page-EP-turquoise.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"folder":[],"class_list":["post-291079","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":[],"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/food-safety-culture-banner.jpg",1024,299,false],"author_info":{"display_name":"Bas van Seeters","author_link":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/author\/bas\/"},"comment_info":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/291079","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=291079"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/291079\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":291118,"href":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/291079\/revisions\/291118"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/201123"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/238102"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=291079"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/folder?post=291079"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}