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HACCP & food safety systems
Review and develop practical food safety management systems that reflect your products, processes and day-to-day operation.
Essex, London & surrounding counties
Food safety.
Clear priorities.
Practical support.
Expert help with HACCP, audit readiness and everyday quality challenges—so your team knows what needs attention and how to put it right.
One-off projects, site visits and ongoing technical support.
A practical starting point
Your site.
A clear action plan.
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Review what happens on siteProcesses, controls and relevant records
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Identify the gapsFocus on your products and priorities
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Agree the next stepsA prioritised plan your team can use
REVIEW → PRIORITISE → IMPROVE
30+ yearsFood & beverage industry experience
Senior technical leadershipBernard Matthews · 2 Sisters Food Group
Campden BRIAdvanced HACCP training
How I can help
Support where your
business needs it.
From a focused document review to hands-on site support, the scope is agreed around your operation and the outcome you need.
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SALSA & BRCGS readiness
Understand the gaps before your audit, prioritise corrective actions and support the work needed to prepare your team.
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Internal audits & hygiene
Independent reviews of records, GMP and hygiene standards, with clear findings and practical improvement actions.
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Allergens & traceability
Strengthen allergen controls, batch traceability and supplier approval. Identify where information or controls need improvement.
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Food safety culture & quality
Help teams understand expectations, speak up about problems and use meaningful KPIs to guide continuous improvement.
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Technical cover & retailer support
Extra technical capacity for short-term assignments, corrective actions, retailer requirements and specification or artwork reviews.
Start with clarity
A focused review.
A useful plan.
Help to move forward.
An audit approaching, recurring complaints or a gap in the technical team? A practical site review can give you a clear view of the priorities.
Arrange an initial conversation- 01
Talk through the challenge
A brief, no-obligation conversation about your products, site, deadlines and the support you need.
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Agree the scope and quote
You receive a clear proposal covering the work, deliverables and timing before we start.
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Review, prioritise and implement
A focused assessment and prioritised action plan, with implementation support available where needed.
Meet your consultant
Senior experience.
Hands-on delivery.
I’m Mark Struce, the independent consultant behind Veritas Food Integrity UK, based in Canvey Island, Essex.
My background includes over 30 years in food and beverage manufacturing, with senior technical and quality leadership at Bernard Matthews and 2 Sisters Food Group.
I understand the pressure of production, retailer expectations and audit deadlines. My approach is to give you clear, workable guidance and help your team make lasting improvements.
HACCPGMPInternal auditsRetailer complianceSupplier approvalFood safety culture
“Food safety systems need to work for the people using them, every day.”My approach to practical consultancy
Practical consultancy across Essex, London and surrounding counties. One-off projects, interim technical cover and ongoing support.
Manufacturers, bakeries & butchers
Focused help with HACCP, SALSA/BRCGS readiness, internal audits, allergens, suppliers and day-to-day technical challenges.
Restaurants, takeaways & caterers
Practical hygiene and allergen reviews, food safety paperwork and Environmental Health inspection preparation.
Let’s talk
What does your
business need?
Tell me about your site, the challenge and any deadlines. We’ll discuss a sensible starting point and the right scope of support.
07898 806 227 ↗markstruce@hotmail.co.uk ↗Essex, London & surrounding counties
Site visits · One-off projects · Ongoing support
A few useful answers
Before we get started.
Can I book a one-off visit or project?
Yes. Support can be scoped as a site review, document review, audit readiness project or short-term assignment. Ongoing assistance is also available.
How much does consultancy cost?
The quote depends on your products, processes, location and the work required. After a brief initial conversation, I’ll set out the scope, fee and timing so you can decide before committing.
Can you help us prepare for an inspection or audit?
Yes. I offer gap assessments, action planning and practical preparation support for SALSA, BRCGS, customer audits and Environmental Health inspections. Certification decisions and hygiene ratings are made by the relevant independent bodies.
Which areas do you cover?
I’m based in Canvey Island and support businesses across Essex, London and surrounding counties. Share your site location when you enquire.