Part 3 will cover Future Food Safety Compliance and Proven Data Management Solution.

Future Food Safety Compliance

Digital solutions promote confidence and help ensure compliance with food safety laws and regulations. A comprehensive LIMS (laboratory information management system) covers the basic requirements of food safety testing facilities, including analysis, audit trails, data management, procedural documentation, and traceability. Flexibility allows STARLIMS to serve a laboratory’s needs either entirely or in specific aspects.

Tracking of samples can be performed during the testing process with an analysis history report generated. Abnormal results are immediately flagged and verified. Generated charts and graphs allow immediate analysis, saving time by eliminating manual calculations. Moreover, archived data is easily accessible in case of a problematic result, which can help prevent unsafe products from being used by consumers.

STARLIMS offers product testing result visibility and specifications compliance in real-time. Enabled by NWA (Northwest Analytical) trending integration, QC personnel can spot undesirable process changes and respond swiftly. Interfaces with ERP systems and QMS (Quality Management Systems) are also supported. Thus, maintaining a single source of information and eliminating data redundancy.

STARLIMS S/4HANA ERP integration lets organizations exchange data between their systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. In addition, labs have real-time visibility of product batches or lots arriving for quality testing. Operations can adjust to changes in scheduling and plan accordingly.

Ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, audit trails and employee training tracking are available with STARLIMS. Support is provided to help customers meet 21 CFR Part 11 specifications, which require electronic records and electronic signatures. Data security and protection, electronic signature requirements, and time-stamped records of data are also offered by STARLIMS.

Proven Data Management Solution

STARLIMS provides lab personnel tools easing data recording, recalling, and sharing. Its ELN (electronic laboratory notebook) is a comprehensive solution for recording observations and data during testing. Mobile applications for data collection and management are available in both Android or iOS for smartphones and tablets.

Cloud-driven, STARLIMS supports organizations who prefer not to manage servers in their own facilities. This approach also promotes data accessibility and scalability.

Alpha LIMS Implementation

Alpha has been involved with the implementation of over 50 LIMS systems ranging in size from small, “off-the-shelf” software systems to very large, highly customized, multi-functional systems, including STARLIMS, for both governmental agencies and private enterprises. For affordable client-focused network consulting services and solutions, please call Alpha today at (410) 295-9500.