Where flavor meets certified excellence
Welcome to Food Strategy Consulting, where expertise meets practical execution. We help food businesses build robust food safety plans, pass audits with confidence, and scale operations with compliant systems that work on the plant floor.
Leadership That Understands Your Industry
Aparajhitha Sudarsan
Technical ExpertPrincipal Consultant & Technical Lead
IHA Lead Instructor | PCQI | Certified HACCP Professional
Operates at the critical intersection of Food Science, Engineering, and Global Regulatory Law. With an extensive track record as a QA and Regulatory Manager, she excels in navigating the complex demands of international trade and domestic compliance.
Core Expertise
Built on Principles That Matter
Our Mission
To empower food manufacturers, importers, and hospitality brands with the technical knowledge and operational tools to own their compliance. We design food safety systems that foster business independence, regulatory excellence, and a safer global food supply.
How We Execute
We bridge the gap between regulatory requirements and operational reality. Through fractional FSQA leadership, we provide high-level strategy without the overhead. From setting up foundational quality programs and science-based PCPs to securing specialized certifications and facilitating global import/export compliance, we engineer systems built for perpetual audit readiness and seamless market expansion.
Our Vision
To be the premier partner for strategic food safety and operational execution solutions, where innovation and controlled processes create a superior compliance culture for businesses across all food industry sectors.
Our Ultimate Impact
We are driving toward a future where every food enterprise operates with uncompromised safety and perpetual audit readiness. Through strategic process engineering, proactive global regulatory mapping, and the implementation of gold-standard quality frameworks, our goal is to empower organizations to scale across borders with absolute confidence and operational independence.
Core Values
Technical Integrity
We provide precise, science-based guidance that ensures our clients are always on the right side of global food law.
Pragmatic Implementation
We are hands-on practitioners. Food safety systems must be practical and sustainable for the people on the plant floor.
Strategic Growth
We view compliance not as a barrier, but as a competitive advantage that unlocks new markets and protects brand reputation.
Transparency & Accountability
We operate with total transparency, building long-term partnerships based on trust and shared responsibility.
Comprehensive Solutions
From fractional leadership to GFSI certifications, we provide end-to-end food safety and regulatory consulting services tailored to your business needs.
Fractional FSQA & Regulatory Support
High-level leadership without the overhead
Interim FSQA Management
Managing your quality department during leadership transitions or rapid scaling phases.
Virtual PCQI / Qualified Individual
Acting as your designated Qualified Individual for FDA FSVP or PCQI for U.S. export compliance.
Ongoing Regulatory Maintenance
Monthly or quarterly health checks on your SFCR Preventive Control Plans and internal records.
Audit-Defense-as-a-Service
Professional representation during CFIA or FDA inspections on retainer basis.
Regulatory Compliance
Seamless market entry across borders
SFCR Licensing Support
End-to-end guidance on obtaining and maintaining your SFCR license.
FDA Compliance
Food Facility Registration, FDA Establishment Identifiers, and US federal requirements.
International Standards
Assessment and alignment with FDA, FSANZ, FSSAI, JFS & JAS, and EU food law.
Bilingual Labeling & Claims
Technical review for nutrition facts, allergen declarations, and French/English compliance.
Import/Export Regulatory Support
Expand your global footprint
FSVP Development
Designing Foreign Supplier Verification Programs meeting FDA requirements.
Export Eligibility
Assistance with commodity eligibility lists for sensitive international markets.
Supplier Qualification
Vetting international suppliers to ensure food safety compliance.
Market Entry Assessments
Evaluating foreign regulations for Global-to-Local standards compliance.
Preventive Controls Program (PCP)
Science-based plans exceeding CFIA requirements
Custom PCP Development
Site-specific plans tailored to your processing environment and product risk profile.
Hazard Analysis
Comprehensive identification of biological, chemical, and physical hazards.
Validation & Verification
Designing proof systems to demonstrate controls are consistently effective.
Documentation Management
Streamlining record-keeping to ensure audit-ready programs.
GFSI Programs Setup & Support
Gold-standard certifications for retail opportunities
Scheme Implementation
Full setup for SQF, BRCGS, and CanadaGAP benchmarking standards.
System Integration
Building FSMS that integrates seamlessly with existing operations.
Practitioner Coaching
Mentoring your team for long-term GFSI program sustainability.
Mock Recalls & Traceability
Rigorous 24-hour trace exercises meeting FSMA 204 and GFSI expectations.
Specialized Certification Support
Enhanced marketability through specialized claims
Organic Certification
Guidance on prohibited substances and documentation for organic integrity.
Allergen Claims
Gluten-Free certification through cross-contact prevention and testing protocols.
Religious Requirements
Expert support for Kosher and Halal compliance and production requirements.
Packaging Compliance
Reviewing food-contact materials for safety, migration limits, and environmental claims.
Professional Training Services
Building robust food safety culture
HACCP Certification
Accredited HACCP I & II training based on International HACCP Alliance standards.
PCQI Training
Specialized courses for FDA-recognized Preventive Controls Qualified Individual role.
Food Handler Training
Essential GMP and hygiene training for frontline production staff.
Customized Workshops
Tailored sessions on internal auditing, risk management, and traceability standards.
Auditing & Compliance
Perpetual readiness for any inspection
Internal Audits
Regular assessments of GMPs and HACCP systems to identify gaps proactively.
Gap Analysis
Pre-certification audits ensuring readiness for CFIA, FDA, or third-party inspectors.
Customer Audit Defense
Preparation and on-site support for high-stakes audits from major retailers.
Regulatory Guidance
Expert defense and corrective action planning following inspections.
Restaurant Food Safety Plans
Specialized risk management for hospitality
Commercial Kitchen HACCP
Flow-based HACCP for sous-vide, acidification, and complex cooling procedures.
Health Department Readiness
Aligning operations with municipal and provincial health regulations.
Allergen Management
Back-of-House protocols to prevent cross-contact and verify menu claims.
Sanitation Procedures
Visual sanitation schedules and chemical titration logs for all teams.
FSQA Program Setup
Building your quality foundation
Full Program Implementation
Comprehensive FSQA manual from the ground up for your specific industry.
Standard Operating Procedures
Clear, repeatable procedures for every stage of production.
Document Control Systems
Organized, version-controlled filing systems with current safety protocols.
Supplier Quality Management
Vetting process for vendors including CoA reviews and risk assessments.
Core Industries We Service
Deep expertise across the full spectrum of food manufacturing, from primary agriculture to finished consumer products and beyond.
Let's Build Your Food Safety Foundation
Whether you're scaling a new product line, preparing for a GFSI certification, or need fractional FSQA leadership — we're ready to partner with you. Send us a brief overview of your immediate regulatory gaps, or book a direct technical consultation to discuss your specific operational bottlenecks. We provide straightforward, data-driven solutions designed to keep your production running while your business grows. Together, we will map out a lean, audit-ready architecture that builds a resilient food safety infrastructure, protects your brand, and seamlessly accelerates your global market entry.
info@foodstrategyconsulting.com
Location
Global
Availability
Flexible scheduling — we work on your timeline