Develop Robust Food Safety Systems

Develop Robust Food Safety Systems (HACCP and Food Safety Plan)

Whether you’re starting from scratch or enhancing existing systems, our comprehensive support ensures your business exceeds international food safety standards.

At DFK for Safe Food Environment, we partner with conventional and novel food businesses to build robust, risk-based food safety systems aligned with FSMA, EU regulations, Codex, and private standards such as BRCGS.

Led by Dr. Dima Faour-Klingbeil, our consultancy services bridge scientific expertise and regulatory know-how to ensure your food safety plan is not only compliant, but sustainable, adaptable, and fit-for-purpose.

From HACCP and FSMA-compliant Food Safety Plan development to coaching your teams, we help you implement risk-based systems and embed a strong food safety culture.

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Specialised Solutions for Novel Foods

For innovators, Dr Dima Faour-Klingbeil is your partner in de-risking the future by developing HACCP and food safety systems for novel products like cell-cultured meat, precision-fermented ingredients, and other non-traditional food technologies.

Our Support Includes:

Identifying novel and unconventional hazards (e.g., growth media components, residual processing aids)
Defining CCPs and control points in bioreactor-based environments
Addressing non-traditional control points in R&D and scaling phases
Navigating emerging regulations in the EU, US, and global frameworks
Building science-based, auditable plans from concept to commercialization

Whether you’re preparing for investor scrutiny or regulatory approval, Dr Faour-klingbeil will provide you with regulatory clarity, scientific rigor, and safety assurance.

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How We Support You

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Initial Assessment

Current State Analysis: Evaluate existing conditions and capabilities; Comprehensive review of product and process description
Regulatory Mapping: Identify applicable standards and requirements
Resource Evaluation: Assess team knowledge and infrastructure
Baseline Documentation: Review existing procedures and records

02

Gap Analysis & Recommendations

03

Implementation Support

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Verification & Validation

Find the Plan That Fits Your Needs

We offer three levels of consultancy support to meet the needs of startups, scaling businesses, and mature exporters

Foundation Plan

(Monthly / On-Demand)

Perfect for early-stage startups building their first food safety framework

Build the foundation for a compliant food safety system. The Starter Plan includes:

Initial system assessment delivered within 2 weeks
Actionable compliance roadmap with prioritized steps
HACCP/Food Safety Plan framework and templates with implementation guidance for each component at a time.
One revision per month limited to raw materials or processes of one flowchart-based HACCP
2 hours/month virtual consultation
Email support (48-hour response on quick inquiries)

Empower Plan

(Monthly Package)

Ideal for scaling businesses ready to fully implement their food safety systems.

Develop and implement your tailored HACCP or FSMA Food Safety Plan.

Includes all features of the Foundation Plan, plus:

Real-time revision and support for developing a full HACCP or FSMA Food Safety Plan components – fast track feedback.
Learn-by-doing mentoring in hazards analysis and risk assessment.
One review and advising on a single document (e.g., ingredient spec, product datasheet, basic SOP), up to 3 pages.
Unlimited minor queries and support for various matters (requiring less than 15 minutes to resolve): Short clarifications via email (fair use applies)
Bi-weekly consultations (up to 3 hours) - collaborative working sessions as we transition from one component to another.
Priority support (24-hour response on quick queries)
Basic supplier questionnaire template and evaluation guidance

Excellence Plan

(Annual Package)

For established operations ready to achieve system maturity and embed food safety culture.

Achieve system maturity and embed food safety culture across your operation.

Includes everything in the Empower Plan, plus:

Comprehensive supplier evaluation tools: review and support in development
On-demand compliance support (EU, US FSMA) for pre- and post-audits/inspections needs
Regulatory support and priority advisory
Annual comprehensive system audit with optimization recommendations
Food Safety Culture program: Assessment, training development, and implementation coaching to embed food safety mindset across all organizational levels.
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BRCGS readiness assessment included

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Optional Add-On: Task-Based Support Services

For businesses requiring broad, flexible, or specialized support, we offer a custom task-based pricing system that can be tailored to include any of the core services, plus the following:

Label reviews for regulatory compliance (EU/US)
Advanced SOP development for complex operations
Supplier audit program design and execution
Regulatory guidance for claims and ingredient compliance
Program development (e.g., recall plans, allergen control programs)
BRCGS compliance support, including gap analysis and certification preparation

Pricing is based on task complexity and scope. Bundle discounts and ongoing support retainers available upon request.

Specialised Training Programs

Available as add-ons to any plan at preferred rates:

Recent Success Story

We partnered with BioCraft, a European cellular agriculture company, to support them in achieving official registration with Austrian authorities for ABP Category 3 handling, by crafting a custom HACCP plan tailored to their production of cell-cultured ingredients for pet food and the novel risks in cellular agriculture. The result: full compliance, market readiness, and scientific credibility for a groundbreaking product. This collaboration demonstrates our ability to combine science, regulation, and innovation, even in uncharted food system territory.

Why Choose DFK?

At DFK for Safe Food Environment, you work directly with Dr. Dima Faour-Klingbeil, a recognized academic researcher, published author, and internationally engaged expert in food safety systems and policy.

Academic Authority: Lecturer in Food Law and Regulation at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover and Michigan State University; contributing to the next generation of food safety professionals.
Global Regulatory Engagement: supporting the development of international food safety standards.
FSPCA Lead Instructor for PCQI (Human Food) and an Approved Training Partner for BRCGS, ensuring that all our guidance aligns with the highest recognised global frameworks.
Research-Backed: Our consultancy combines a rigorous scientific foundation with hands-on, industry-specific implementation.

Words from Our Clients

Dima completed her assignment successfully and timely providing an informative report and participated actively in enriching discussions during a related Expert Group Meeting. She is among the best consultants we have had the privilege to work with in recent years.

Dr. Faour-Klingbeil contributed to our project by highlighting the gaps and identifying areas for improvement and development in the standards and criteria of the Quality Mark application. We highly recommend her as a skillful consultant.

Thank you once again for your input and the tips. I really enjoyed the training and I feel well prepared to implement the missing parts to be fully compliant