Food Safety Culture PDG: Advancing Food Safety Culture Together - A Dialogue Between Auditor and Auditee

Jan 13, 2026 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time)

Webinar Description

In this engaging webinar, the Food Safety Culture PDG will host a dialogue between both sides of the audit process. Together, we will explore how audits can not only verify compliance but also serve as a powerful catalyst for cultivating a strong food safety culture.

Key Objectives:

• Discuss how food safety culture is evaluated during audits from both auditor and auditee perspectives.

• Discuss common challenges and opportunities in demonstrating culture through audit processes.

• Explore strategies to turn audit outcomes into collaborative dialogues that build trust and encourage continuous improvement.

Key Take-aways:

• How auditors approach evaluating food safety culture during an audit.

• The auditee’s perspective: challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned when culture is put to the test.

• Practical ways both parties can use to build trust and continuous improvement.