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🧪 **Behind Every Expiry Date: The Science of Shelf-Life Testing**

Did you know that an expiry date is determined through scientific testing—not estimation?

From microbiological and chemical analysis to sensory evaluation, packaging assessment, and storage condition studies, shelf-life testing ensures food products remain safe, high-quality, and compliant throughout their intended shelf life.

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For expert shelf-life testing, laboratory analysis, food safety training, auditing, and certification, connect with **QSI Nexus Lab** and **QSI Cert**.

🚨 From Shelf Life to Recall: How Food Safety Systems Protect Consumers

A shelf-life date is not just a number on a package—it is the result of science, testing, validation, and effective food safety management.

Our latest infographic explores:
🧪 How incorrect shelf-life decisions can lead to recalls
🌍 The role of ISO standards in preventing food safety failures

Learn how ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, ISO 22002, and ISO/IEC 17025 support safer food production.

📖 Explore the full infographic here.

🧪 **Who decides a product's shelf life?**

There's much more behind a food label than just an expiry date. Discover how science, laboratory testing, and food safety management work together to determine a product's shelf life.

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💬 We'd love to hear your thoughts—what factor do you think has the biggest impact on shelf life?

🏷️ One small label. One big impact.

From allergen declarations to date marking, accurate food labelling is essential for food safety and consumer confidence.

📌 Swipe through the infographic and discover the **Top 7 Food Labelling Mistakes** every food business should avoid.

💬 Which mistake have you seen most often?

🏷️ **Food date labels are evolving!**

Did you know California is replacing **"Sell By"** labels with clearer date labeling to reduce food waste and improve consumer understanding?

📖 Swipe through our carousel to learn:
✔ What the new labels mean
✔ Why this change matters
✔ How it supports food safety and sustainability

💬 **Should other countries implement this approach too? Let us know in the comments!**

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**🏛️ Understanding SAAC Accreditation: Why It Matters**

Accreditation is more than a mark of recognition—it's a commitment to competence, impartiality, and internationally accepted best practices.

The **Saudi Accreditation Center (SAAC)** is the national accreditation body of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It assesses certification bodies, laboratories, and inspection bodies against internationally recognized standards, helping ensure the reliability and credibility of conformity assessment services.

In this infographic, we've highlighted:
✅ What SAAC Accreditation is
✅ Why it is important
✅ What SAAC evaluates
✅ The key benefits of accreditation

Whether you're seeking certification, laboratory testing, or inspection services, choosing an **SAAC-accredited** conformity assessment body provides greater confidence in the quality, integrity, and technical competence of the services you receive.

At **QSI Cert Canada**, we are proud to support organizations by delivering certification services that meet internationally recognized accreditation requirements.

💬 **"Accreditation builds confidence, but competence sustains it."**
— **Dr. Amjad H Rana, CEO, QSI Cert Canada**

🍁 Happy Canada Day!

From all of us at QSI Cert Canada and QSI Nexus Lab, we wish you a day filled with pride, happiness, and celebration.

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day!

⚠️ **Small gaps today can become major risks tomorrow.**

During ISO 22000 audits, certain nonconformities appear repeatedly across food businesses—not because organizations lack commitment, but because critical controls are often overlooked.

Understanding the most common audit nonconformities is the first step toward preventing them.

✅ Strengthen your Food Safety Management System
✅ Improve audit readiness
✅ Enhance compliance and risk control
✅ Build greater customer confidence

Remember, successful audits are not achieved by fixing problems at the last minute—they are achieved through effective systems, competent people, and continual improvement.

💬 **"The best audit finding is the one you prevent before the auditor arrives."**

Which of these nonconformities do you think organizations struggle with the most?