Date & Time
December 8, 2026
1 PM to 2 PM
Location
Online
There is a lot that happens in a food plant that goes unseen; and the “snapshot” view of the facility taken by a GFSI audit cannot be relied on as the full story, or an ongoing indicator, of the integrity of your food safety system. But all too often, companies rely on these audits as a measure of their food safety.
So, what is the answer? The Internal Audit.
Implementing (or bolstering an existing) internal audit program with focused corrective actions not only provides a more in-depth and actionable overview of your food safety programs, it is required by GFSI! Despite this, the internal audit is a function that is not often fully implemented in many food plants. Even when it is conducted, there is a tendency to neglect the implementation of corrective actions on the findings.
Moderated by TAG Director, Communications Lisa Lupo, this session will provide participants with an overview of internal audits, the value they provide, and recommendations and best practices in setting up and conducting an effective, actionable internal audit program.
To provide a balanced perspective, participants will hear from:
- Cameron Prince, TAG Executive Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, and TAG Canada Managing Director
- Lisa Jo Lupo, Director, Communications
Moderator
Lisa Jo Lupo – Director, Communications
Lisa Jo Lupo began with TAG as its science writer and has since moved up to direct the company’s marketing communications programs. Bringing more than 35 years of food industry experience to TAG through positions including Editor and Lead Writer for Quality Assurance & Food Safety (QA) magazine, Founder and President of LJ Writing Services, and Marketing Communications Manager for Ecolab Pest Elimination, Lisa is recognized in the industry for her knowledge and contributions to the advancement of food safety through her writing and communications initiatives.
Lisa is a chapter author of Food Traceability (Springer, 2019) and editor of multiple books, including the PCT Guide to Commercial Pest Management. She holds certificates in Preventive Controls Qualified Individual in Human Food (PCQI) and Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP), has completed the PAACO/AMI Meat Plant Welfare Auditor Training Course, and is a member of IAFP. Lisa is also a Past President of the Twin Cities Chapter of ASBPE, and has spoken on topics including industry communication, evolutions, trends, and expectations at the Food Safety Summit, Sigma Xi Science Society Food Safety Symposium, Southern California Food Industry Conference, GMA Science Forum, and corporate food safety conferences.
Lisa holds a BA in Journalism with Honors in the Liberal Arts and minors in German and European History from The Ohio State University.
In her spare time, Lisa enjoys reading, working crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and walking and romping with her dog Shania – preferably in sun rather than snow!
Meet Our Expert
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Cameron Prince is a highly experienced food safety, agriculture and seafood consultant with over 35 years of experience in food regulatory programs and the food industry in both the US and Canada. He also has extensive international experience having been active in CODEX and other multilateral food related organizations.
Prior to joining TAG, Cameron most recently held the most senior executive position at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) as Vice President of Operations. He also led the food safety modernization initiative that formed the framework for the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR).
Cameron’s areas of specialization are food safety recall and crisis management, food safety culture, development of food safety systems under FSMA, GFSI and SFCR, animal health and feeds programs, food safety audits, and government regulatory liaison. Cameron is a certified lead auditor for BRC and FSSC 2200, certified HACCP trainer (NSF), and a FSMA Preventive Controls lead instructor.
Cameron lives in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and enjoys outdoor activities including, skiing, maple syrup production, fishing, and boating.
Event Details
Date & Time
December 8, 2026
1 PM to 2 PM
Location
Online
