Electronic Record Keeping

Moving from paper-based to digital systems is essential for modern food safety compliance and operational efficiency. This webinar will delve into the selection, implementation, and management of electronic record-keeping systems that meet FDA FSMA, GFSI, and other regulatory requirements. Topics will include data integrity principles (ALCOA+), system validation, cloud versus on-premise solutions, user access controls, and audit trails. Practical case studies will demonstrate how digital tools can streamline tasks like lot tracking, temperature monitoring, and corrective action documentation, while reducing human error and improving traceability during recalls.

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Gulsun Akdemir Evrendilek, University of Maine Cooperative Extension's Food Safety and Seafood Technology Specialist, hosts the UMaine Extension Food Safety Webinar Series, which is a monthly, expert-led program covering practical topics in food safety, regulatory compliance, and product innovation. Designed for food industry professionals, educators, and regulators, sessions address real-world challenges such as digital record-keeping, chemical safety, seafood hazards, audit readiness, and emerging technologies.

Participants gain actionable tools, case studies, and strategies to navigate evolving regulations, improve safety practices, and support innovation, knowledge they can immediately apply in their work.

For more information, visit the UMaine Extension Food Safety Webinar page.