EFS Compliance

The EFS Compliance Software is a solution designed to help manage food safety programs and ensure compliance with third-party audit requirements. According to the vendor, this software is suitable for businesses of various sizes, including food manufacturing companies, restaurants, food service establishments, food distributors and suppliers, as well as quality assurance professionals and food safety consultants in the food industry.

Key Features

Restricted Permissions: The EFS Compliance Software offers different levels of access to ensure data integrity. Managers can view and verify records, while employees can be restricted to only entering new records. Access to forms can be restricted by user account, as claimed by the vendor.

Manager Screen: The software provides managers with full access to view and verify records, allowing them to oversee compliance efforts effectively, according to the vendor.

Employee Screen: Employees can be granted access only to the records they are responsible for filling out, streamlining the data entry process and ensuring accountability, as stated by the vendor.

Easy Form Entry and Verification: The software features user-friendly and customizable layouts for easy form entry. Confirmation prompts are provided after saving forms to prevent data loss. The home screen dynamically updates to indicate unverified entries, and tabs allow for easy viewing of unverified or all records. Records can be verified individually or in bulk, and filtered by date range, according to the vendor.

Track Non-Conformances: The software automates the tracking of non-conformances, providing real-time data to stay on top of issues. Users can attach pictures to capture non-conformances observed during audits and inspections. Failed inspections are color-coded for quick identification and follow-up. The software also automatically creates corrective actions linked to findings, as claimed by the vendor.

Real Time Dashboards: The software offers real-time dashboards with data trends and charts. The charts update automatically when new data is saved, providing insights and enabling continuous improvement. Open issues can be tracked, and trend data can be analyzed for further enhancements, according to the vendor.

Browser-Based Database: All records are securely stored in an online database accessible from any web browser. Records entered via the mobile app are also stored in the database. The records can be easily sorted and viewed by type, and results can be color-coded for easy identification of failures or out-of-spec findings, according to the vendor.

Real Time Dashboards: Similar groups of records can be grouped into dashboards with real-time data trends and charts. This feature streamlines specific requirements, such as complaint trending or supplier monitoring, as per SQF guidelines, as claimed by the vendor.

Electronically Managed Supplier Approval: The software allows for electronic management of supplier approval. Survey responses can be captured electronically and saved to the database, along with attachments such as audit certificates, reports, or specifications. Automation features include sending annual supplier requests and email alerts for expiration or responses, according to the vendor.