Meet Your Senior Food Safety Consultant
Mr. Donald Smith is a seasoned professional with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the food industry. Donald will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of food safety for your food business. He has over 30 years of experience working in a myriad of food sectors.
- Lead Auditor Experience 98%
- GFSI Audit Assessment Performance 98%
- FDA Food Processing Regulations 90%
- Animal Welfare Audits 96%
- USDA Regulations 90%
Food Safety Audits Completed Worldwide
Donald has over 34 years of food safety experience. His audit experience includes: GFSI audits, GMP audits, Good Agriculture Procedures assessments, and brand-specific supplier audits. Donald has experience as an Army Food Safety Officer and FDA Consumer Safety Officer.
Education
- Undergraduate Degree in Food Science
- Graduate Degree in Public Health
- PCQI
- Advanced HACCP
Work Experience
- Retired Army Veteran
- Former FDA CSO
- DoD Liaison to USDA/FSIS
- DoD Liaison to FDA/ORA
Distinguished Awards
- Legion of Merit Award Recipient
- Bronze Star Medal Award Recipient
- FDA OP Director’s Coin Recipient
With a deep understanding of food safety regulations, best practices, and emerging trends, Donald is a trusted advisor and partner to clients seeking to enhance their food safety protocols. Donald’s role as Owner and Senior Consultant encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, all aimed at minimizing risks, preventing contamination, and fostering a culture of food safety excellence for our clients. Drawing upon his extensive education, specialized certifications, and years of industry experience, Donald provides tailored solutions that address the unique needs and challenges of each client. Rest assured that Donald will guide you through every step of the process. This can include developing client-specific training modules for educating your staff on proper hygiene practices, cross-contamination prevention, and the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).