WESTWOOD, N.J., July 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Comprehensive Food Safety (CFS), a division of RK Environmental Services, announced today it has reached a definitive agreement to merge with Arnold Flakowitz Associates (AFA). This merger creates a unified presence in the food safety consulting market. The combined mission is to provide best practice consulting, auditing and training to food processors and distributors, to protect their brands and strengthen their food safety culture.

Bringing together two highly complementary organizations, this union will deliver an expanded base of knowledge, experience, and expertise aimed at advancing Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) programs. The combined firms will operate under the CFS banner.

“We will serve each client with integrity and the commitment to help obtain their goals quickly and efficiently. The level of service provided will be the benchmark of food safety consulting services,” said Stanley Cherkasky, Managing Director, CFS.

About AFA and CFS
Both AFA and CFS provide food safety consulting to the food industry and offer an array of food safety consulting services, including staff development and change management–this includes pragmatic food safety programs for third party GMP audits and GFSI Certification. Both companies are leaders in food safety and regulatory compliance. CFS is a licensed SQFI Training Center that provides both public and dedicated client courses throughout the year.

MEDIA CONTACT: Maria Wuillamey, 1-800-996-4402, mwuillamey@cfsfoodsafety.com

SOURCE Comprehensive Food Safety