EAS Consulting Group, a trusted leader in regulatory compliance for FDA- and USDA-regulated industries, is proud to announce new reduced rate service offerings tailored to support human food, pet food, animal food, and feed manufacturers in meeting today’s demanding food safety standards and certification requirements.
As regulatory scrutiny intensifies and certification becomes a market necessity, EAS’s newly priced services are designed to help companies cost-effectively enhance their food safety systems, prepare for audits, and maintain compliance with federal and global regulations.
Affordable Expert Support Now Available
- Onsite Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Certification Audit Gap Assessments
Including SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, GlobalG.A.P. — customized for both human and animal food operations. - Onsite Third-Party GMP / HACCP Certification Gap Assessments
Practical evaluations to identify compliance gaps and readiness for certification across production environments. - Onsite FDA/FSMA Compliance Assessments
Comprehensive inspections for compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) for human food, animal feed, and pet food. - Development of FDA-Compliant Food Safety Plans
Expert design or review of preventive controls-based food safety plans tailored to your product category. - Development of Seafood HACCP Plans
Full support to meet FDA requirements for seafood processing and HACCP plan development.
“These reduced rate services are part of our mission to make expert regulatory guidance accessible to more food industry players — from startups to multinational producers — across the human and animal food sectors,” said Tim Lombardo, Senior Director of Food Consulting Services at EAS Consulting Group. “Whether you make pet treats, livestock feed, or packaged foods for human consumption, we’re here to help you strengthen your food safety systems and stay audit-ready.”
With deep expertise from former FDA and USDA officials, GFSI experts, and industry specialists, EAS supports clients at every stage — from planning and development to audit preparation and ongoing compliance.
Clients Include:
- Human food manufacturers and processors
- Pet food and treat companies
- Animal feed and ingredient suppliers
- Importers and exporters of food and feed products
Looking to the Future: Building the Next Generation of Food Professionals
In addition to these new service offerings, EAS Consulting Group is committed to a long-term goal of fostering the next generation of food safety professionals. Through a unique collaboration with Dr. Clint Stevenson of NC State University and several esteemed academic institutions — including George Washington University, Ohio State University, University of Delaware, Tuskegee University, and Cal Poly University — EAS is helping develop a comprehensive curriculum to train the next generation of food professionals.
This initiative will focus on:
- Developing a Turn-Key Program for Auditing and Consulting: Preparing junior-level consultants for certification audit preparation and ‘boiler plate’ consulting services.
- Creating a Community of Practice for Educators: Facilitating knowledge exchange among academic and industry experts to build a robust learning ecosystem.
- Launching a Marketing Campaign for Food Science: Raising awareness and attracting new students to the field of food science.
- Building Strategic Alliances: Connecting academia, industry, certification bodies, regulatory agencies, and consulting firms to create a collaborative and forward-thinking food safety ecosystem.
- Food Safety ConnectED: A portal designed to connect students with industry professionals, providing career insights, mentorship, and guest speakers to foster professional growth. Visit https://www.ifpti.org/food-safety-connected
“Through this collaboration, we aim to develop the skillset of future leaders in food safety and regulation,” said Tim Lombardo. “By nurturing young talent and connecting them with experts across the food safety landscape, we are building a bridge between education and industry to ensure the future of food safety is in capable hands.”
About EAS Consulting Group
EAS Consulting Group, a member of the Certified family of companies, is a global leader in regulatory solutions for industries regulated by FDA, USDA, and other federal and state agencies. As part of Certified Group, EAS Consulting Group delivers regulatory solutions our customers can feel confident in – on time, every time – so the world can trust in what it consumes. Our network of over 150 independent consultants enables EAS to provide comprehensive consulting, training and auditing services, ensuring proactive regulatory compliance for food, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, tobacco, hemp and CBD.