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July 2025
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EAGLE Boot Camp 2025
Building Trust & Confidence
Last month, we held our annual Boot Camp in Dublin, Ohio! Several days of interactive sessions, hands-on learning, and powerful conversations. We brought together a dynamic group of professionals committed to elevating quality, conformity assessment and compliance across various industries. The energy was incredible, the knowledge exchange was real, and the connections made will last far beyond the final session.
A huge thank you to our speakers and everyone who participated, supported, and helped make this Boot Camp a success! Events like this remind us why continual learning, team-building and collaboration are at the heart of what we do!
Check out our photo album for highlights of connection, learning, and fun!
Nestlé Quality Assurance Center (NQAC) Tour
Contributed by Colin Christmas | Managing Director
To kick-off our Boot Camp event, the Nestlé Quality Assurance Center (NQAC) in Dublin, Ohio, welcomed representatives from EAGLE for a tour of their state-of-the-art analytical laboratory. As part of the EAGLE Boot Camp agenda, attendees had the opportunity to explore NQAC’s cutting-edge testing capabilities and learn about their rigorous food safety and quality assurance processes. The visit highlighted Nestlé’s commitment to transparency, innovation, and excellence in analytical services, offering valuable insights into their role as a trusted partner in the food and beverage industry.
Apprenticeship Spotlight:
Celebrating Brittany Kinnard’s Journey
Contributed by Jessica Osborne | Chief Program Officer
We’re proud to share an inspiring milestone from within the EAGLE team-- one that highlights not only the value of career pathways in auditing, but also the power of potential when it’s supported with mentorship, opportunity and hard work.
Survey | EAGLE Sponsored & Promoted Training Opportunities
Contributed by Colin Christmas | Managing Director
Do you have any training requirements for the remainder of 2025? While EAGLE does not directly offer training, we have a Resource Provider Program (RPP), which means we can sponsor or promote training classes for our clients.
To help us better understand your training needs, please complete the survey using the button below.
Whistleblower and Complaints Process
Contributed by Kelly Abbott | Director of Certification and Technical Services
EAGLE has recently updated Document 9 (January 2025) to strengthen protections for whistleblowers. Our goal is to provide a secure and confidential way for individuals to report ethical concerns without fear of retaliation.
Many oversight bodies provide anonymous reporting options through their websites, and EAGLE has adopted a similar approach. Concerns can be submitted through our website by selecting either the "Ask A Question" or "Request A Quote" options.
Maintaining transparency and impartiality is essential to preserving trust in Third-Party Certification, and this process plays a vital role in ensuring accountability.
New EAGLE Employees
EAGLE welcomes the following new team members this year:
- Billy Bailey | Help Desk Technician
- Lisa Coyle | EAGLE Food Certification Support
- Cassie De Leon | EAGLE Certification Manager
- Melody Ge | EAGLE Food Chief Technical Officer
We are also pleased to announce that Danielle Posillico has transitioned from Financial Administrator to EAGLE Certification Manager.
New Products and Programs
What's Incubating?
Contributed by Jessica Osborne | Chief Program Officer
We are over the mid-year mark, summer is in full swing, and things are happening! From exciting new product launches to career initiatives, here’s a roundup of what’s new and how you can get involved.
Launch of ISO 27001!
Contributed by Jessica Osborne | Chief Program Officer
EAGLE Certification Group proudly announces the launch of ISO 27001 Certification services, expanding our portfolio to include Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). This new offering reflects EAGLE’s commitment to helping organizations secure their data, manage risk, and meet rising cybersecurity expectations in an increasingly digital and connected world.
FDA Intends to Extend Compliance Date for Food Traceability Rule
Contributed by Lindsey Stafford | Director of Certification (FSMS)
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing its intention to extend the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule (the “final rule”) by 30 months. The FDA intends to extend the compliance date using appropriate procedures at a later time, including publishing a proposed rule in the Federal Register.
BRCGS Packaging Issue 7: Your Questions Answered
Webinar | April 1, 2025
Contributed by Lindsey Stafford | Director of Certification (FSMS)
BRCGS experts explore key themes from the most common questions surrounding the key changes in Packaging Materials Issue 7. Covers topics such as internal audits, HARA, personnel and more.
World Accreditation Day (WAD)
Contributed by Colin Christmas | Managing Director
International Accreditation Forum Inc and International Laboratory Accreditation Co-operation (ILAC) celebrated World Accreditation Day (WAD) on 9 June. This year’s event focuses on the theme Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
SMEs are the backbone of economies worldwide. They drive innovation, fuel job creation and contribute significantly to local and global markets. However, many SMEs face barriers in accessing international markets, demonstrating compliance or gaining consumer trust. Accreditation and accredited conformity assessment help bridge these gaps by verifying the quality, safety and sustainability of products, services and processes.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Food Safety
Article on medium.com - Online Publishing Platform
Authored by Kellie Worrell | Certification Manager, GLOBALG.A.P. and PrimusGFS
Depending on the sci-fi movie you are watching, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can lead to either a utopian or dystopian future. Now that we are already beginning to incorporate AI into our daily lives, the question of which future we are moving toward is even more pressing. Food safety is undoubtedly an area where AI can be utilized for the “greater good”.
Insights Webinar FSSC 22000 - One Year of Version 6: Top Nonconformities and Guidance
Webinar | March 25, 2025
Contributed by Lindsey Stafford | Director of Certification (FSMS)
This webinar explores the most common challenges Certified Organizations face one year after implementing FSSC 22000 Version 6. This one-hour session provides valuable insights into the top 10 Version 6 nonconformities identified over the past year and gives practical guidance on addressing challenging Version 6 requirements. A Q&A session allows attendees to address their specific compliance questions.
IQNET Association General Assembly
Contributed by Colin Christmas | Managing Director
In May, EAGLE's President, Brad Shillito, and Managing Director, Colin Christmas, attended the 37th IQNET Association General Assembly in Ljubljana, Slovenia. This year's General Assembly was a celebration of the association's 35th anniversary, attended by members from over 30 countries.
The event gave its members the opportunity to discuss various topics including harmonization, innovation, and the future of conformity assessment. Strengthening relationships for collaboration, insightful discussions, and meaningful connections.
Chemical Contaminants Transparency Tool
Contributed by Lindsey Stafford | Director of Certification (FSMS)
The FDA has published a variety of contaminant levels for poisonous or deleterious substances in human food in various guidance documents and regulations for industry. For ease of reference, the Chemical Contaminants Transparency Tool provides a consolidated list of these levels. Contaminant levels listed in the transparency tool include tolerances, action levels, guidance levels, derived intervention levels, recommended maximum levels, and advisory levels.
A Foolproof Futureproof Plan
How Embedded Quality guides organizations moving from strictly compliance to delivered quality
Contributed by Colin Christmas | Managing Director
As one of the newest additions to the C-suite, chief quality officers (CQO) can have a crowded agenda. They must earn credibility, nurture a quality culture, upskill their workforce to be digitally ready and manage risk. That’s a lot for any newly elevated leader, but many industries face the added challenge of operating against a backdrop of economic headwinds, trade policy uncertainty and increasing competition.
Revised EAGLE White Papers
Contributed by Colin Christmas | Managing Director
Two EAGLE white papers have been revised and are available below.
Choosing the Right Certification Body for Canadian Exporters to the US
Explores why Canadian manufacturers exporting to the US should consider using EAGLE, specifically highlighting how this aligns with the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
The Crucial Role of Auditing for Packaging Manufacturers
This white paper outlines why the quality, safety and sustainability of packaging materials are the key components for success. This applies to food products, pharmaceutical products and other products that are all dependent on the integrity of their packaging materials.
2025 Staff Appreciation Day
EAGLE celebrated Staff Appreciation Day on February 27th at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. We kicked off the day with a guided tour of the Early Years of WWI and WWII, offering a look at the history and pivotal moments of both wars. After the tour, we were treated to a delicious catered lunch in a private space at the Space Gallery Overlook, which provided a relaxed environment to enjoy great food and great company.
The afternoon offered plenty of chances to discover some of the museum's latest attractions, with a variety of motion simulators, including the Movie Ride, the Interactive Flight Simulator, and the VR Transporter "Apollo 11 and Beyond." We also experienced the breathtaking OceanXperience and a great selection of films in the museum theater.
As always, our time together gave management the opportunity to express their gratitude to each and every member of the EAGLE team for the vital roles they play in making EAGLE such a unique and exceptional company.
Contributed by Colin Christmas | Managing Director
State of the Nation 2025 | Product Safety and Recall - US Edition
This edition brings you a review of all of 2024 as we look at the State of the Nation. It also includes a more detailed breakdown of recall data and regulatory changes from the fourth quarter of 2024, October 1 – December 31. In addition, there is an early look at January 2025 recall figures as we start the new year.
IAF Outlook News | May 2025
IAF Outlook is a news feed that provides you with the latest news in the fields of conformity assessment and accreditation from IAF members, regions and stakeholders.
Standards Quest
Standards Quest is a web-assisted game designed for 5 to 10 players. It’s a fun and informative way to dive deep into the world of ISO standards!
The game guides you through the ISO standards development process, showing how these standards impact everything from global trade to environmental sustainability.
EAGLE Sponsored Training
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) 2.0 Update
This 2-hour, mid-day session is designed for individuals who have previously completed the original FSPCA PCQI training and want to stay current with the latest curriculum updates recognized by the FDA as appropriate for PCQI training. The session covers key regulatory changes, evolving food safety risks, and updated best practices in hazard analysis, supply-chain programs, and verification activities.
August 6, 2025
1-3PM ET | Live Virtual
Preventive Controls for Human Food, Version 2.0
This course, developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance, uses the ONLY curriculum recognized by the FDA as one way to meet requirements. The course will be taught by a Lead Instructor for the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Course, and includes increased emphasis on the connection between HACCP and Preventive Controls. It provides more detail on how to conduct a thorough hazard analysis and includes important updates to FDA Guidance Material and the Reportable Food Registry. Successful completion results in participants’ recognition as a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual, who can design, implement, and maintain the company Food Safety Plan.
August 13-15, 2025
9AM-5PM ET | Live Virtual
SQF Edition 10 Update
This 2-hour, mid-day session will provide an overview of the key changes in the newly released SQF Code. It is intended for those who already have an understanding of Edition 9.0 and wish to prepare for Edition 10 implementation.
August 20, 2025
1-3PM ET | Live Virtual
EAGLE Promoted Training
EAGLE is excited to share opportunities for Food Safety Training Classes with Superior Food Safety. All SQF classes are taught by an SQF Licensed Trainer and all FSPCA classes are taught by FSPCA Lead Instructors. All classes are Virtual-Online and On-Site.
