Audit and regulatory readiness
- GAP analyses and support for GFSI-aligned certifications and audits
- FDA and FSMA compliance, including FSMA 204 Food Traceability and FSVP programs
- Cold chain monitoring, crisis management, and recall readiness
Brinis FSQA
Rooted in quality.
Focused on Food Safety.
About Brinis FSQA
Brinis FSQA is a food safety and quality consulting firm founded in Burbank, California.
We support businesses across the food supply chain in navigating complex regulatory environments through a food science and technology-driven approach that strengthens product integrity, ensures consumer protection, and safeguards brand trust. Our work translates regulatory requirements into scientifically sound, practical, and sustainable food safety and quality programs.
Oversight that protects the supply chain
- Risk and vulnerability assessments across products, processes, and supply chains
- Supplier approval, auditing, and performance management
- Product specifications, technical data sheets, and documentation control
Programs built for daily operations
- Food Safety and Quality Management System development and maintenance
- Ongoing quality system support and continuous improvement initiatives
Strategic support with practical follow-through
Every engagement is designed to be clear, actionable, and realistic for the teams responsible for carrying it forward.
Founder
Elisabetta Brinis is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Brinis FSQA, bringing more than 15 years of experience in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Compliance across the United States and Europe.
15+ years
Food safety and quality experience
200+ audits
Across food manufacturers, distributors and audit schemes
U.S. + Europe
U.S. and European regulatory compliance and quality expertise
Born and raised in Italy, Elisabetta’s passion for food and beverage is deeply rooted in her family history. On her mother’s side, she grew up immersed in a fourth-generation restaurant business, where quality, authenticity, and hospitality shaped her early understanding of food culture. On her father’s side, her great-grandmother managed hotels and a liquor manufacturing business, instilling an appreciation for operational excellence, craftsmanship, and the business side of food and beverage.
Elisabetta holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Food Science & Technology from Università degli Studi di Padova, with international academic experience at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, and a Marketing Certificate from UCLA.
Throughout her career, Elisabetta has held progressive leadership roles supporting global and national restaurant brands, as well as food and beverage manufacturers. She has extensive experience with national brands and private label products across diverse categories, ensuring alignment with retailer requirements, audit standards, and regulatory compliance. Elisabetta has led hundreds of audits across manufacturing and distribution facilities, including GFSI-aligned audits, supplier approvals, vulnerability and risk assessments, and compliance evaluations across complex, multi-tier supply chains.
Her expertise spans global regulatory compliance, traceability implementation, cold chain monitoring, crisis and recall management, product commercialization, laboratory program development, and supplier performance optimization.
Known for her practical, risk-based, and execution-focused approach, Elisabetta works closely with executive and cross-functional teams to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear strategies that support food safety, operational efficiency, and business continuity.
Why Brinis FSQA?
Practical Guidance
Recommendations are designed to work in day-to-day operations, not just during audits.
Regulatory Depth
Programs are aligned with current expectations across FDA, FSMA, supplier controls, and traceability.
Clear Partnership
Complex requirements are translated into clear next steps teams can act on with confidence.