Food Safety Consultant, assisting companies big and small in reaching their Food Safety Goals through food safety consultancy, auditing and training services.Specialties: QMS Development and Implementation, BRC/IFS/Bord Bia Audit Preparation,Hygiene and Food Safety Auditing, HACCP planning/ trainingConsultancy service in all aspects of food manufacture. My services include BRC Approval, QMS Development and Implementation, H.A.C.C.P Systems, Auditing (External & Internal), Training.My career in the food industry has ranged from working as a student packing yogurts on the factory floor to managing a major food crisis as the Technical Manager of a meat processing plant.Since then I have gained knowledge and experience in the following industries Brewing, Meat Processing, Sandwich, Confectionary, Ready Meals, Salads, and Red Meats, Fish and the Retail sector.I began my career in 2001 after graduating with a diploma in food science and have since studied to MSc level in Food Safety Management.Companies I have worked for include, Glanbia, Teagsc, Carlow Brewing Company, Kerry Foods, Lir Chocolates, Liffey Meats, Boyne Valley Meats, Rockabill Shellfish, BWG Foods.I have extensive experience of maintaining Standards (BRC/ Bord Bia/IFS) across a vast range of products such as cooked meats, frozen/ fresh ready meals, seafood, salads, sandwiches and confectionary for customers such as Tesco, Musgraves, Marks & Spencers, Lidl.Throughout my career I have successfully guided the companies through dealing with BRC, Board Bia, FSAI, and Department of Agriculture.Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to discuss in more detail how I can help your food business grow and develop.John DowlingFood Safety Advisor087-9423620

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