News — HACCP

Regulatory Compliance Update Bulletin: Temperature Monitoring — March 30 2026

This March 2026 bulletin covers key regulatory developments affecting temperature monitoring in food, pharmaceutical, and medical device sectors. Sources checked include the FDA (QMSR, FSMA Food Traceability Rule), USDA FSIS, WHO vaccine cold chain guidelines, USP General Chapter <1079.2>, MHRA GDP requirements, and ISO 13485.

Regulatory Compliance Update Bulletin: Temperature Monitoring — Q1 2026

Several significant regulatory changes affecting temperature monitoring across food manufacturing, pharmaceutical distribution, and medical device production came into force in the United States at the start of 2026. This bulletin covers the FDA QMSR, FSMA Food Traceability Rule, USDA FSIS Salmonella standards, WHO vaccine cold chain guidelines, and USP Chapter 1079.2 updates.

A Guide to Temperature Monitoring in Food Manufacturing

Temperature monitoring is a legal requirement at every Critical Control Point in a HACCP food safety plan. For food manufacturers using thermal processing — including retort sterilisation, canning, Pasteurisation, and UHT treatment — the most reliable and cost-effective way to validate that product has reached and held the required temperature is through disposable temperature indicator labels and process record cards. This guide explains what HACCP requires, how thermal process indicators work, and how to select the right one for your process.

Water Test Strips for Food Processing: Monitoring Water Quality and Sanitiser Concentrations

Water quality is a fundamental food safety concern in any food processing or food service operation. Water is used as an ingredient, a heat transfer medium, a cleaning agent, a cooling medium, and a vehicle for chemical sanitisers — and in each of these roles, its chemical composition and microbial status directly affect food safety and product quality. Water test strips provide a fast, simple, and cost-effective method of monitoring key water quality parameters on-site, without the need for lab