Food Safety Consultants for Certification, Compliance, and Audit Readiness
Work with credentialed food safety consultants who build your HACCP plan, prepare your team for SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, and PrimusGFS audits, and keep you compliant with FDA and USDA rules. One team covers every scheme, regulation, and program a food or beverage operation needs.
- GFSI-benchmarked certification support: SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, PrimusGFS
- Regulatory compliance for FDA registration, FSMA, and USDA FSIS inspection
- HACCP, GMP, sanitation, and recall programs built and validated for your process
TRUSTED BY FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURERS, CO-PACKERS, AND GROWERS
- 14
- Food safety consulting services under one team
- 400+
- Facilities supported across food manufacturing
- 4
- GFSI-recognized schemes we prepare you for
- 98%
- Audit pass rate for prepared FoodReady clients
What a food safety consultant does for your facility
A food safety consultant is a credentialed specialist who designs, documents, and validates the systems that keep your product safe and your facility compliant. That work spans three areas: building preventive food safety systems such as HACCP plans and Food Safety Plans, preparing your operation for a GFSI-benchmarked certification audit like SQF or BRCGS, and meeting the regulatory requirements set by the FDA and USDA FSIS.
Most operations do not need one narrow specialist. A beverage co-packer pursuing SQF certification still has to satisfy FDA facility registration, cGMP rules under 21 CFR 117, and a sanitation program that holds up under audit. A food safety consulting partner that covers every scheme and regulation removes the gaps that appear when separate advisors each own one piece. FoodReady pairs each consultant with software that stores your HACCP plan, monitoring records, supplier documents, and audit evidence in one system, so the program a consultant builds stays current after the engagement ends.
The directory below groups our consulting services into three families: GFSI certification schemes, US regulatory compliance, and food safety programs and foundations. Pick the certification or regulation you are working toward, or use the by-goal selector to match your situation to the right service.
Every food safety consulting service, grouped by what you need
Fourteen consulting services organized into GFSI certification, US regulatory compliance, and food safety programs. Each links to a dedicated consultant page.
GFSI certification schemes
Preparation for the certification programs benchmarked by the Global Food Safety Initiative. We run the gap assessment, write the documented system, train your team, and stay with you through the certification audit.
GFSI Consultant
Understand which GFSI-recognized scheme fits your customers and market, then plan the path to certification.
SQF Consultant
SQF Edition 9 gap analysis, documented food safety system, and audit preparation for the SQF Food Safety Code.
BRCGS Consultant
BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 readiness, from senior management commitment to the grade you are targeting.
FSSC 22000 Consultant
ISO 22000 plus sector PRPs and FSSC additional requirements, built for FSSC 22000 version 6 certification.
PrimusGFS Consultant
PrimusGFS v3.2 preparation across all seven modules for growers, harvest crews, and packing operations.
US regulatory compliance
Federal food safety requirements enforced by the FDA and USDA. We prepare your registration, Food Safety Plan, traceability records, and inspection readiness so a federal audit does not catch your facility off guard.
FDA Consultant
Facility registration, labeling review, and readiness for FDA inspection and Form 483 observations.
FSMA Consultant
Preventive Controls, PCQI support, and a Food Safety Plan that satisfies the FSMA foundational rules.
FSMA 204 Consultant
Food Traceability Rule readiness: Food Traceability List, critical tracking events, and key data elements.
USDA Consultant
USDA FSIS compliance for meat, poultry, and egg plants, including HACCP under 9 CFR 417 and Grant of Inspection.
Food safety programs and foundations
The programs that every certification and regulation is built on. Whether you need a first HACCP plan or a sanitation program that survives an audit, these are the foundations a consultant puts in place.
HACCP Consultant
A hazard analysis and HACCP plan built on the seven principles, with CCPs and critical limits set for your process.
GMP Consultant
Good Manufacturing Practice programs that give your certification and regulatory systems a documented base.
cGMP Consultant
Current Good Manufacturing Practice under 21 CFR 117 Subpart B and Part 111 for food and supplement facilities.
Sanitation Consultant
Master sanitation schedules, the seven-step cleaning cycle, and an environmental monitoring program by zone.
Food Recall Consultant
Recall plans, mock recall exercises, and first-24-hour response so a recall does not become a crisis.
Which food safety consultant do you need
Match your situation to the right consulting service. Most operations combine two or three of these.
| Your situation | Start with this consultant |
|---|---|
| A retail or foodservice customer is requiring GFSI certification | GFSI, then SQF or BRCGS |
| You are a produce grower, harvester, or packer facing a buyer audit | PrimusGFS |
| You are opening a facility and need to register with the FDA | FDA, then FSMA |
| You run a meat, poultry, or egg plant under federal inspection | USDA |
| You need a Food Safety Plan with preventive controls and a PCQI | FSMA, built on HACCP |
| You handle products on the Food Traceability List | FSMA 204 |
| You are writing your first hazard analysis and plan | HACCP |
| You need documented facility and cleaning programs for an audit | GMP and Sanitation |
| A dietary supplement facility needs current GMP compliance | cGMP |
| You have no recall plan, or yours has never been tested | Food Recall |
Why food companies choose FoodReady consultants
Consulting that does not end with a binder on a shelf. Every program a consultant builds lives in software your team keeps using.
One team for every scheme and rule
You do not have to hire a separate advisor for SQF, another for FDA, and a third for sanitation. Our consultants cover all fourteen services, so nothing falls between the cracks.
Credentialed, industry-experienced consultants
Lead auditors and preventive controls qualified individuals who have run plants and passed audits, not generalists reading from a checklist.
Software that keeps the program alive
Your HACCP plan, monitoring logs, supplier files, and audit evidence stay in one system, so the work holds up at the next audit and the one after that.
How a food safety consulting engagement works
A consistent path whether you are certifying to SQF, registering with the FDA, or writing your first HACCP plan.
Discovery call
We learn your products, processes, customers, and the certification or rule driving the work.
Gap assessment
A consultant audits your current programs against the target scheme or regulation and reports what is missing.
Build and document
We write your HACCP plan, SOPs, and supporting programs, then load them into your FoodReady account.
Train your team
Your staff learns to run monitoring, verification, and record keeping so the system works without us in the room.
Audit and beyond
We prepare you for the certification or regulatory audit and stay available for surveillance and renewals.
Industries our food safety consultants serve
Experience across the operations that carry the highest food safety and regulatory load.
Food manufacturing
Beverage production
Co-packing
Produce growing & harvesting
Meat, poultry, and egg processing
Dietary supplements
Cold storage and distribution
Bakery and snacks
Dairy
Ready-to-eat and prepared foods
Contract manufacturing
Packing
Build the program with consultants, then keep it running in FoodReady
Consulting helps define and implement the right food safety system. FoodReady software gives your team a place to run daily monitoring, manage controlled documents, collect supplier records, track corrective actions, maintain traceability, and retrieve evidence for audits and inspections.
- Plans and document control -Keep approved versions organized and accessible.
- Digital monitoring -Capture HACCP, sanitation, quality, and operational records.
- Supplier compliance -Manage approvals, documents, specifications, and follow-up.
- Traceability and recall -Connect receiving, production, lots, inventory, and shipping records.
- Audits and corrective actions -Track findings, ownership, evidence, and closure.
- Training and tasks -Assign work and keep implementation visible across teams.
Dashboard
A consulting team, not a single advisor
Dave Seddon
Lead Food Safety Consultant, FoodReady
"A certification is not the goal. A food safety system your team can run every shift, that holds up when an auditor walks in unannounced, is the goal. That is what we build."
FoodReady consultants hold the credentials the schemes and regulators recognize, and they have run the plants they now advise. When your project touches more than one area, you get the specialist who owns that scheme rather than one generalist stretched across all of them.
- SQF and BRCGS lead auditors on the team
- Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI) for FSMA work
- HACCP certified through accredited programs
- Experience with FDA and USDA FSIS inspected facilities
Luke Duffy
SQF, BRC, USDA, and FSQA leadership at large food manufacturers across categories.
Denice Beccard
HACCP, PCQI, and GFSI SQF Practitioner and internal auditor in food manufacturing.
Maggie Kratovil
Certified food safety consultant and SQF practitioner supporting site implementations.
Sam Peña
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, plant manager, and sanitation expert bridging safety and operations.
What food companies say about working with us
"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."
"What I noticed is that every other food safety software we looked at starts from a premise, either accounting or manufacturing, or in the worst case scenario, manufacturing and then accounting, and the food safety module is an afterthought. The food safety features are bolted onto a dinosaur of a software program."
"We are in the midst of our USDA audits and could not have survived any of the pre/post audit stuff without FoodReady."
"They know the industry, they're professional, responsive, and here to help manufacturers to the next step so if you need a HACCP plan, need to pass an audit or are just getting started they're very helpful!"
"The people at FoodReady, like Denice, add an excellent service to the program with their knowledge and ability to answer questions and improve the food safety programs of the clients."
"FoodReady keeps us organized, and professional. Most importantly it keeps us accountable and transparent as a business."
"The Foodready app is a helpful, easy-to-use tool that helps us stay organized."
"FoodReady food safety software and SQF / GMP expert QA Manager Consultants helped us prepare for and develop the required haccp plans and SOPs and recall plan and checklists and batch monitoring for our future GMP certification audit which we passed. This has allowed us to expand our business relationship with a national grocery chain. We can’t thank FoodReady enough for the wonderful assistance they provided!"
"Our recent BRC audit took place after only a few months of implementing the FoodReady Software with a new QC Team. Denice was instrumental in leading us through a smooth transition from a dated paper system and was on-site to provide guidance and support to our new QC Team during the actual audit; all factors that contributed to a successful audit and final score of AA+."
"My number one reason for choosing Food Ready is the customer service. The speed of resolution and response to how-to questions is unmatched. FoodReady does a wonderful job of making me feel like a priority rather than another number."
"Eurobake passed an FDA inspection within 4 weeks of implementation, passed a GMP audit within the first 3 months, and passed a GFSI audit within the first 8 months. We also passed a Costco audit. Our timeline for preparedness was driven by Eurobake’s needs and it could have been much faster if we did not have so many unique attributes."
Food safety consulting, common questions
What does a food safety consultant do?
A food safety consultant helps food businesses develop, implement, and maintain food safety programs to meet regulatory and third-party certification requirements such as FDA, USDA, SQF, and GFSI.
What types of businesses benefit from food safety consulting?
Restaurants, food manufacturers, processors, distributors, commissaries, ghost kitchens, and retail food operations all benefit from expert food safety consulting.
What certifications do FoodReady food safety consultants support?
Our consultants specialize in helping businesses achieve certifications including SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, FSMA, and PCQI, among others.
How do food safety consulting services help with audit readiness?
We provide mock audits, documentation review, and on-site support to prepare your facility for third-party, regulatory, and certification audits.
How long does a food safety consulting project typically take?
Timelines vary depending on scope, but projects can range from a few weeks for audit prep to several months for full program development and certification.
What makes FoodReady different from other food safety consulting firms?
FoodReady combines expert food safety consultants with all-in-one software tools for documentation, traceability, and compliance tracking, offering unmatched efficiency and scalability.
Do your consultants work remotely or on-site?
Both. Much of the documentation and training happens remotely through your FoodReady account, which keeps engagements moving quickly. When a project needs a facility walk-through, a pre-audit gap assessment, or on-site training, a consultant comes to your plant.
How do I get started with FoodReady’s food safety consultants?
Simply schedule a free consultation through our website to discuss your needs. Our team will assess your operation and tailor a consulting plan that fits your goals and timeline.
What happens after certification or the audit is over?
The program does not leave with the consultant. Your plans, records, and evidence stay in FoodReady, so your team runs day-to-day monitoring and record keeping on their own. We stay available for surveillance audits, recertification, and any rule change that affects your Food Safety Plan.
What does a food safety consultant cost?
Cost depends on the scope: a single HACCP plan is a smaller engagement than full SQF certification readiness for a multi-line plant. Because FoodReady pairs consulting with software rather than billing purely by the hour, pricing is tied to the programs you need built and maintained. Book a call and a consultant will scope your project and give you a clear number.
Talk to a food safety consultant this week
Tell us the certification, regulation, or program you are working toward. A consultant will scope the project on a short call and show you exactly how we would build it.