UK Food Safety Consultant

UK Food Safety Consultants for Confident, Audit-Ready Certification.

Across the United Kingdom—London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, and beyond—buyers and regulators expect audit-ready food safety programmes. FoodReady’s UK Food Safety Consultants deliver hands-on Food Safety Consulting aligned with the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) and recognised certification schemes. We build or refresh HACCP/Preventive Controls, tighten GMP/PRPs, organise documentation, and run mock audits so certification day is predictable and calm. We help companies get certified; we do not provide certification training.

Leading Companies Trust FoodReady

Engage with an expedient process that is more than traditional consulting. Supported by a unique combination of veteran food safety experts and software intelligence, we get your Food Safety / HACCP programs ready to stay ready for any GFSI, BRC, SQF, or Retail Audit, in addition to State, USDA, or FDA inspections.

Hear It From Real People

See how FoodReady’s Food Safety Plans and Management Solutions has positively impacted and helped hundreds of businesses just like yours.

“The people at FoodReady are excellent to work with and care to get involved with your company and make it as best as it can be. FoodReady staff also helped provide training to our QA team.”

“We like the customizable options and ease of use. The support that comes with it. We would not have been able to pass our audit without the support staff of FoodReady.”

“Peace of mind, safety, and accountability. With all of these things and the FoodReady team (especially Dustin!), we felt confident and ready for the USDA and about our product safety.”

A Consulting Team Led by a Proven Food Safety Auditor

Every project is led by Dave Seddon, FoodReady’s Chief Food Safety Officer. With more than 500 completed audits and recognition as an SQF Auditor of the Year finalist, Dave brings an auditor’s insight to every engagement. He understands what certifiers and regulators look for and helps Iowa food companies align their documentation, hazard analysis, and records with those expectations. Under his direction, our Food Safety Consultants in Iowa build systems that are not only compliant but also practical for your staff to run every day.

United Kingdom
Food Safety Consulting Services

We support facilities across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland from scheduling to audit day. After a gap assessment, we create or refresh:

Why UK Companies Choose FoodReady

FoodReady helps UK food businesses pass audits, maintain compliance, and operate efficiently. Our consulting approach combines real-world experience with structured, practical implementation. Key benefits include:

HACCP / Preventive Controls plans aligned to UK expectations
SOPs/PRPs: sanitation/SSOPs, allergen control, supplier approval, calibration/maintenance, pest, glass/brittle plastic, foreign-material control
Recall & Traceability: mock recalls, lot coding, forward/backward tracing, incident handling
Environmental Monitoring: zone mapping, swab plan, Listeria/Salmonella strategies, trending, corrective actions
Document Control & Records: practical forms/logs, version control, retention We align with your customers’ requirements and GFSI-aligned schemes (e.g., FSSC 22000, BRCGS) and the FSA regulatory environment across the United Kingdom.

Practical, Audit-Ready Systems British Teams Can Run

We don’t stop at writing procedures. We help you put them into practice. FoodReady’s consultants work directly with your QA, operations, and management teams to install systems, train recordkeepers, and verify that everything runs smoothly before your audit. Our process ensures every part of your program is functional and verifiable.

We also provide access to FoodReady’s software platform, designed to simplify food safety management. It allows you to:

Improved food safety and consistent quality across shifts and lines
Alignment with FSA expectations and recognised UK/European certifications
Reduced risk of non-compliance, findings, and costly rework
Stronger risk control: hazard analysis, CCP/PC, verification/validation evidence
Custom programme design for your people, products, and budget
Faster customer approvals with credible documentation buyers trust

How Can Our AI Food Safety Management Software Help You?

Our AI-Powered Food Safety Management System is more than just a compliance tool – it’s an intelligent system designed to streamline and strengthen your food safety and operational processes. The AI gives you great suggestions, and it’s all built-in with food safety smart tips from experts tailored for different kinds of food industries.

Rapid AI HACCP Plan Creation

FoodReady’s AI HACCP Builder offers pre-built templates, cutting HACCP plan development from hours to minutes.

AI-Generated SOPs & Checklists

FoodReady’s AI Assistant creates and automates SOPs and checklists, detecting missed tasks and ensuring protocol compliance

Unified Batch & Inventory Management

Our AI Assistant offers real-time tracking of production, inventory, and costs, enhancing efficiency and reducing compliance problems

Complete Traceability & Recall Readiness

FoodReady’s AI provides full traceability by linking ingredients to final products, facilitating rapid recalls and efficient audits

Automated Supplier Compliance

Reduce manual effort and increase transparency with AI-powered automatic management and updates of supplier documents

Live Monitoring & Instant Alerts

AI-powered dashboards offer real-time KPI monitoring and safety incident alerts for timely intervention.

Our Roadmap to Certification in the United Kingdom

The steps we take to help UK clients pass certification:

Gap Assessment

We walk your site (or meet virtually) to map flows, zoning, and controls. We review documentation and records to identify gaps against HACCP/PC, GMP, or GFSI-aligned standards. You receive a prioritised action plan to meet your audit date.

HACCP and Document Development

We build or refresh your HACCP/PC plan, SOPs/PRPs, forms/logs, version control, and records retention—ensuring day-to-day consistency and audit-ready records.

Verification, Pre-Audit and Coaching

For RTE/high-risk areas, we design an environmental monitoring programme—zone mapping, swab frequencies, Listeria/Salmonella strategies, trending, and corrective actions—keeping evidence ready for auditors.

We Can Help You Develop Your
Food Safety Documentation

Our Team Members

We will deliver the best job with the best team.

Dave Seddon MBA RDN LDN, is a co-founder of FoodReady and has conducted over 500 GFSI audits across the United States.

Luke has extensive SQF, BRC, USDA, and FSQA leadership experience at multiple large food manufacturers.

Denice is a HACCP, PCQI, GFSI SQF Practitioner/Internal Auditor with a strong background in food manufacturing.

Maggie is a certified food safety consultant and SQF practitioner.

Sam, a lean six sigma black belt, has been a Plant Manager and also a sanitation expert at several large food companies.

Danielle has worked as QA Director at several large companies including Bolthouse Farms, Bumblee Tuna, Chiquita Banana and is a GFSI and FSMA expert.

FAQs

Can you support “food safety consultant near me” requests across the UK?

Yes. We provide on-site Food Safety Consulting across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with hybrid remote sessions to maintain momentum between visits.

Which certifications do you help with in Britain?

We prepare facilities for HACCP/Preventive Controls, GMP, and GFSI-aligned schemes (e.g., FSSC 22000, BRCGS). We focus on consulting and implementation to get you audit-ready; we do not provide certification training.

How quickly can we be ready for an audit in the UK?

After the gap assessment, we provide a realistic timeline prioritising high-impact fixes—hazard analysis, CCP/PC controls, supplier approval, sanitation/allergen documentation—so you can meet your date.

We failed a previous audit—can you help us recover?

Absolutely. We analyse nonconformances, address root causes, rebuild weak areas, and run a focused mock audit. We also help craft effective CAPAs and compile proof of effectiveness.

How quickly can we be ready for certification?

Most clients reach audit readiness within 45–90 days after a gap assessment, depending on system maturity and certification type.

Do you support smaller producers and co-packers?

Yes. Our consulting adapts to small processors, commissaries, and co-packers to meet both regulatory and buyer requirements.

Can you help after a failed audit?

Absolutely. We provide corrective action consulting, retraining, and documentation updates to ensure successful re-certification.

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