Consulting Services
At Highland Food Safety Solutions, I help food manufacturers — especially USDA-regulated plants — build stronger food safety systems, navigate inspections with confidence, and protect their products and reputation. With over 20 years of regulatory and industry experience, I provide practical, tailored solutions to keep your facility compliant, audit-ready, and focused on producing safe, high-quality food.
What We
Offer
New Facility & Program Startups
Guidance on plant design, regulatory submissions, and readiness for regulatory approval.
Recall Prevention & Crisis Response
Programs to prevent recalls and support in the event of a product withdrawal or recall and expert assitance when it counts.
HACCP Plan Development & Validation
Writing, updating, and validating HACCP plans that withstand inspection and audit scrutiny.
GMP Compliance Programs
Practical programs and training to ensure daily adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices.
Audit Support
Hands-on preparation and support before, during, and after food safety audits (USDA, FDA, SQF, BRC).
Labeling Review
Existing and new product label and formulation reviews to ensure accuracy and prevent risk of illness or regulatory action.
New Product Development & Labeling
HACCP plan creation, labeling review, and compliance support for new products or formulas.
Enforcement Action & NR Response
Expert guidance to respond effectively to NRs, NOIEs, suspensions, or other regulatory actions.
Sanitation Plan (SSOP) Optimization
Development, training, and troubleshooting of Sanitation SOPs to reduce NRs and contamination risks.
Microbial / Pathogen Control & Monitoring
Cost-effective testing programs with corrective action strategies to manage pathogens.
Regulatory Liaison & Inspection Support
Acting as your advocate during inspections and daily regulatory interactions.
Other Services Available
Every plant has unique challenges. If you don’t see your specific need listed, let’s talk — I tailor solutions to fit your operation.