CHILTON PROVIDES NMA MEMBERS WITH GFSI STANDARDS UPDATE

During the General Session at the National Meat Association 66^th Annual Convention in Tucson, AZ, CCG President, Jeff Chilton, provided valuable insight into code changes in SQF and BRC GFSI schemes. Specifically, Chilton outlined the forthcoming July 1, 2012 SQF version 7 standard changes and advised companies to verify that current programs or newly implemented ones address the code changes. Similarly, current BRC standard, implemented January 2012, have undergone moderate changes that plants must also address. For a copy of Chilton’s address or information on the new SQF or BRC standards please email tfrey@chiltonconsulting.com