Consolidated Standards Companion

You can ask about AIB Consolidated Standards requirements, how they apply to your operations, or which clauses may be relevant to specific food safety challenges.

For example:

• “We installed a new production line. Which requirements should we review?”
• “What should I review in my HACCP plan before introducing a new product?”
• “What are the most common inspection findings associated with this requirement?”

Not necessarily. The more context you provide about your facility, processes, products, or challenges, the more relevant the Companion's guidance can be.

For example, a bakery introducing a new allergen-containing product may need different guidance than a facility installing a new packaging line.

The Companion only cites approved AIB International content, including the AIB Consolidated Standards, to provide contextual guidance. Responses include source references so you can review and verify the information.

Common findings are based on real-world, anonymized AIB inspection data, providing valuable context about the types of issues frequently identified in relation to specific Standards requirements.

When data is available, the Companion highlights recurring findings and trends to help your team identify potential areas for improvement.

These insights do not predict inspection outcomes or determine your facility’s compliance status.

No. The Companion helps you understand requirements and explore relevant inspection insights, but it does not assess or certify compliance. Your team's professional judgment remains essential when making food safety decisions

The Consolidated Standards Companion is currently available in four languages: English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese (Mandarin), and French.