Your audit is too important to trust to a junior consultant.
Ibrahim Musa, PhD works directly with your team — no handoffs, no account managers. As a certified SQF Auditor and Technical Reviewer with a proven track record across Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Tyson, and Conagra supply chains, you get PhD-level expertise on every engagement.
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WHY NORTHEAST CONSULTING GROUP
What sets us apart from larger firms
PhD expertise,
not a generalist
Dr. Musa holds a PhD and is a certified SQF Auditor and Technical Reviewer — the same credentials that certify large facilities. You get that expertise directly, on your engagement, not delegated down.
start to finish
Large firms assign junior consultants after the sales call. At Northeast Consulting Group, Dr. Musa handles every audit, every document review, and every corrective action response personally.
You always know who is working on your file.
Real retailer,
supply chain experience
Not just regulatory theory — NCG has worked inside the supplier chains of Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, Tyson, and Conagra. We know exactly what major retail buyers require, and we build your program to meet it.
SERVICES
End-to-end food safety support
From initial HACCP development to real-time audit day support — one partner for every stage of your compliance journey.
SQF Audit Preparation
Level I, II, and III preparation including full document review, gap analysis, plant inspection, and team training programs. We stay with you until you pass.
Levels I, II & III
HACCP Plan Development
Custom HACCP plans for high, medium, and low-risk facilities — built from scratch or updated to meet current SQF and FSMA requirements. Designed to pass your first audit.
High / Medium / Low risk
Onsite Audit Support
Dr. Musa stands with you on audit day for SQF, BRC, USDA, FDA, Organic, Gluten Free, and customer verification audits. Pre-audit walkthrough and corrective action follow-up included.
GFSI · FDA · USDA
Regulatory
Complianc
FDA and USDA noncompliance responses, label artwork compliance review, and regulatory research. Most responses delivered within 2–3 business days.
FDA · USDA
Ingredient & Supplier Risk Assessment
Full ingredient specification review, supplier risk assessments, HACCP reviews, and supplier portal compliance across FoodLogiQ, Oracle, and GORP platforms.
Risk assessment
Recall Response
& Training
24/7 on-call support for food safety crises, full recall coordination, and monthly supervisor and manager training programs that build a lasting safety culture in your facility.
Crisis support
THE NCG ADVANTAGE
How we Compare.
Other firms assign whoever is available. We offer something different.
WHAT YOU NEED
LARGE CONSULTING FIRMS
NORTHEAST CONSULTING GROUP
The NCG difference
Expert directly on your audit
Junior staff assigned after the sales call
- Dr. Musa on every engagement
SQF-certified auditor
Varies by consultant assigned
- Exemplar Global certified, cert #452294
Real retailer supply chain knowledge
Regulatory theory only
- Trader Joe's, Wegmans, Tyson, Conagra
Rapid corrective action responses
Queued with other clients
- 2–3 business day turnaround
24/7 on-call crisis support
Extra fees, limited availability
- Available for $750/month
Product commercialization expertise
Food safety compliance only
- Market research through to product launch
THE NCG ADVANTAGE
How we Compare.
Other firms assign whoever is available. We offer something different.
WHAT YOU NEED
Expert directly on your audit
SQF-certified auditor
Real retailer supply chain knowledge
Rapid corrective action responses
24/7 on-call crisis support
Product commercialization expertise
LARGE CONSULTING FIRMS
Junior staff assigned after the sales call
Varies by consultant assigned
Regulatory theory only
Queued with other clients
Extra fees, limited availability
Food safety compliance only
NORTHEAST CONSULTING GROUP
The NCG difference
- Dr. Musa on every engagement
- Exemplar Global certified, cert #452294
- Trader Joe's, Wegmans, Tyson, Conagra
- 2–3 business day turnaround
- Available for $750/month
- Market research through to product launch
CREDENTIALS
Verified expertise across the food supply chain
Ibrahim Musa, PhD is certified by Exemplar Global — the same body that credentials SQF auditors worldwide.
- SQF Auditor & Technical Reviewer — Exemplar Global, cert #452294 — PCD63 criteria, Edition 9.4 · Expires Dec 2026
- GFSI / BRC audit preparation and onsite support
- Organic certification audit support
- FDA & USDA regulatory compliance
- Gluten Free certification audit support
- Product commercialization from R&D to shelf — Frozen RTE, sauces, nuts & dried fruits, ingredients
SQF-Certified Food Categories
04
Fresh Produce, Grain, and Nut Packhouse Operations
09
Seafood Processing
10
Dairy Food Processing
13
Bakery and Snack Food Processing
14
Fruit, Vegetable, and Nut Processing, and Fruit Juices
17
Confectionary Manufacturing
19
Food Ingredient Manufacturing
20
Recipe Meals Manufacturing
25
Repackaging of Product not Manufactured On-site
26
Storage and Distribution
Industries Served
We work across the food supply chain.
From growers and processors to private label brands and distributors.
Frozen & RTE Foods
Appetizers, meals, heat-and-eat products
Sauces & Ingredients
Condiments, flavor systems, food ingredients
Nuts & Dried Fruits
Packhouse operations to finished goods
Bakery & Snacks
Artisan to large-scale manufacturing
Seafood Processing
SQF and FDA compliance programs
Dairy Processing
Safety programs and audit readiness
Storage & Distribution
Third-party logistics and cold chain compliance
Confectionary & Beverages
Certification-ready food safety
programs