Homero Ruiz, REHS/RS, Principal Consultant

With me, you are working directly with a seasoned food safety professional who has spent more than 8 years helping food companies meet and exceed regulatory standards. I specialize in ready-to-eat (RTE) food safety, regulatory compliance, and audit preparedness, bringing both technical expertise and practical experience to every project.

Over the years, I have earned and maintained some of the most respected credentials in the industry, including:

• HACCP Certification – Expert in hazard analysis and critical control points across diverse food categories.
• NEHA REHS/RS – Registered Environmental Health Specialist / Registered Sanitarian, demonstrating a strong foundation in public health and regulatory science.
• Seafood HACCP & Juice HACCP Certifications – Specialized training to ensure compliance with FDA seafood and juice regulations.
• PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) – Certified to develop and oversee FDA-compliant food safety plans under FSMA.
• HACCP Lead Instructor – Authorized to train and certify others in HACCP principles and application.
• BRCGS Lead Auditor – Qualified to conduct and lead audits against one of the world’s most rigorous Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards.
• Better Process Control School – Training in thermal processing, acidified foods, and canned product safety.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Equipped to improve systems and processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance without sacrificing quality.
  This unique blend of regulatory credentials, hands-on auditing experience, and continuous professional development means you’re not just hiring a consultant—you’re partnering with someone who has the knowledge and expertise to guide your business with confidence.

Whether you need support with HACCP plan development, FSMA/USDA compliance, or audit preparation, I bring clarity, structure, and a proven track record of helping food manufactuers succeed.