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Ensuring rigorous food safety standards is crucial for maintaining the health and well-being of pets and upholding the integrity of the pet food industry. In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Scott Hawks, Senior Food Safety and Regulatory Consultant, discusses critical aspects of food safety in the pet food industry. Scott shares his extensive experience, covering topics like sampling methodologies, hazard analysis, and managing contamination risks. Listen now to understand the nuances of food safety and improve pet food manufacturing processes on all major platforms.

"I think you're going to see more interest in chemical hazards coming in the next 5 to 10 years."

Meet the guest: Scott Hawks is a Senior Food Safety and Regulatory Consultant based in West Milford, New Jersey. With over 30 years of experience in the food industry, Scott deeply understands dairy, protein, analytical chemistry, and food microbiology. He is HACCP Certified and has extensive experience auditing HACCP and GMP programs. Scott has worked with leading companies like Tata Global Beverages and WellPet, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:21) Introduction
• (08:21) Combining Safety and Profitability
• (17:47) Importance of Validation and Sampling
• (25:21) USDA Guidelines and Sampling Tools
• (32:47) Risks in Pet Food Manufacturing
• (37:29) Mycotoxins in the Supply Chain
• (49:01) Importance of Hazard Analysis
• (50:41) Final Thoughts

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