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SUMMARY:FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule Participant Course (PCQI) v2.0 - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This three-day course was designed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) as described by the FDA. The course is intended to help food processors meet the FSMA requirement of having preventive controls qualified individuals on staff. \nGoals of This Course \n\nUnderstand the basic requirements of the FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food rule\nParticipate in group activities utilizing food safety plan templates\nUnderstand the differences between HACCP and the FSMA PC rule\nAfter participation in the course\, receive a certificate of training\n\nWhat’s Included \n\nCourse Materials\nCertificate of Training provided by FSPCA (Included in the cost of registration)\n\nPrerequisites \nAttendees should have fundamental knowledge of\, and relevant experience in\, the application of food safety programs. \nWho Should Attend? \nFood Safety and Quality Managers\, Supervisors\, and anyone desiring an in-depth understanding of the requirements of the rule. \nPreventive Controls Qualified Individuals must meet all FDA requirements for the rule. \n  \nFor instructor-led virtual trainings\, all attendees must be visible on camera\, either individually or in a group setting\, and must be able to verbally respond to the instructor when prompted.  Failure to meet this requirement will result in disallowance of attendance. \nCancellation Policy: Cancellations for public training must be made at least 10 business days before the event for a full refund. Requests for refunds 10 business days or less before the training will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee. No refunds (or credit transfer) will be issued 5 business days or less before the training.
URL:https://safefoodalliance.com/event/fsma-preventive-controls-for-human-food-rule-participant-course-pcqi-v2-0-virtual/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85073164074
CATEGORIES:DFA Member Eligible,FSMA
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SUMMARY:FSMA Produce Safety Rule
DESCRIPTION:Who Should Attend \nProduce growers\, buyers\, and others interested in learning about: produce safety\, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule\, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)\, and co-management of natural resources and food safety. \nThe U.S. FDA’s Produce Safety rule requires in § 112.22(c) that for each farm\, “At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.” The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy this requirement; it is the only course currently recognized by FDA. \nWhat to Expect at the PSA Grower Training Course \nThe trainers will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules: \n\nIntroduction to Produce Safety\nWorker Health\, Hygiene\, and Training\nSoil Amendments\nWildlife\, Domesticated Animals\, and Land Use\nAgricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)\nPostharvest Handling and Sanitation\nHow to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan\n\nKey parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements are outlined within each module\, in addition to learning about best practices in produce safety. There will be time for questions and discussion\, so participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions. \nBenefits of Attending the Course \nThe course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information\, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements\, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan. \nAfter attending the entire course\, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate from the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) that verifies they have completed the training course. To receive an AFDO certificate\, a participant must be present for the entire training and submit the appropriate paperwork to their trainer at the end of the course. \nIn addition to the standard curriculum\, Safe Food Alliance will provide additional resources to attendees including: \n\nA decision tree and other materials to help determine how or if the regulation applies to your farm\nTemplates for creating records required by the training\nA calculation tool to aid a small farm in determining if they receive a “qualified exemption”\nA list of allowable water treatment compounds provided by the Produce Safety Alliance\nTools to assist in conducting water analysis calculations\n\nRegistration Includes \n\nCourse Materials\nCoffee and Lunch\nCertificate\n\n  \nCancellation Policy: Cancellations for public training must be made at least 10 business days before the event for a full refund. Requests for refunds 10 business days or less before the training will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee. No refunds (or credit transfer) will be issued 5 business days or less before the training.
URL:https://safefoodalliance.com/event/fsma-produce-safety-rule/
LOCATION:Safe Food Alliance Kingsburg Center\, 2037 Morgan\, Kingsburg\, CA\, 93631\, United States
CATEGORIES:FSMA
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SUMMARY:FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule Participant Course (PCQI) v2.0
DESCRIPTION:This three-day course was designed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) as described by the FDA. The course is intended to help food processors meet the FSMA requirement of having preventive controls qualified individuals on staff. \nGoals of This Course \n\nUnderstand the basic requirements of the FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food rule\nParticipate in group activities utilizing food safety plan templates\nUnderstand the differences between HACCP and the FSMA PC rule\nAfter participation in the course\, receive a certificate of training\n\nWhat’s Included \n\nCourse Materials\nCertificate of Training provided by FSPCA (Included in the cost of registration)\n\nPrerequisites \nAttendees should have fundamental knowledge of\, and relevant experience in\, the application of food safety programs. \nWho Should Attend? \nFood Safety and Quality Managers\, Supervisors\, and anyone desiring an in-depth understanding of the requirements of the rule. \nPreventive Controls Qualified Individuals must meet all FDA requirements for the rule. \nCancellation Policy: Cancellations for public training must be made at least 10 business days before the event for a full refund. Requests for refunds 10 business days or less before the training will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee. No refunds (or credit transfer) will be issued 5 business days or less before the training.
URL:https://safefoodalliance.com/event/fsma-preventive-controls-for-human-food-rule-participant-course-pcqi-v2-0-2/
LOCATION:Safe Food Alliance Kingsburg Center\, 2037 Morgan\, Kingsburg\, CA\, 93631\, United States
CATEGORIES:DFA Member Eligible,FSMA
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SUMMARY:FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This is an instructor lead virtual training that will take place 9am-5pm PDT over two days. \nThis course provides participants with knowledge to implement the requirements of the “FSVP’ rule (“Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals”) published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This course is taught by FSPCA Lead Instructors for the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) course. Attending this course will help you understand the FSVP requirements and how the requirements can be met. \n  \nFor instructor-led virtual trainings\, all attendees must be visible on camera\, either individually or in a group setting\, and must be able to verbally respond to the instructor when prompted.  Failure to meet this requirement will result in disallowance of attendance. \nCancellation Policy: Cancellations for public training must be made at least 10 business days before the event for a full refund. Requests for refunds 10 business days or less before the training will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee. No refunds (or credit transfer) will be issued 5 business days or less before the training. \n 
URL:https://safefoodalliance.com/event/fsma-foreign-supplier-verification-program-fsvp-virtual/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86856269796
CATEGORIES:FSMA
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SUMMARY:FSMA Food Traceability Rule (FTR)
DESCRIPTION:This two-day\, fourteen-hour course covers the FDA Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods\, also known as the FSMA Food Traceability Rule (FTR). The FTR established additional recordkeeping requirements for people who manufacture\, process\, pack\, or hold foods included on the Food Traceability List (FTL). The FTL includes a broad variety of commodities and manufactured products. Industry compliance with the requirements in the FTR will allow for faster identification and rapid removal of potentially contaminated food from the market\, resulting in fewer foodborne illnesses and/or deaths. This course\, developed by FSPCA\, provides participants with knowledge on the FTR\, approaches to developing and implementing food traceability practices\, and clarification on new terminology introduced by the FDA. \n  \nCourse Objectives: \n\nDescribe the FTR requirements\, significance\, and applicability\nReview of the FTL and components of a written Food Traceability Plan\nUnderstand new FDA terminology including Traceability Lot Codes (TLCs)\, Critical Tracking Events (CTEs)\, and Key Data Elements (KDEs)\,\n\nWhat’s Included: \n\nFood Traceability Rule Participant Manual V1.0\nFSPCA Certificate upon successful completion of the course\nCoffee and lunch are provided\n\n  \nWho Should Attend: \nPersonnel in IT\, software development/implementation\, documentation\, regulatory affairs\, sales/purchasing\, supply chain management and importers/brokers\, quality assurance\, and plant management. \nCancellation Policy: Cancellations for public training must be made at least 10 business days before the event for a full refund. Requests for refunds 10 business days or less before the training will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee. No refunds (or credit transfer) will be issued 5 business days or less before the training.
URL:https://safefoodalliance.com/event/fsma-food-traceability-rule-ftr-2/
LOCATION:Safe Food Alliance Kingsburg Center\, 2037 Morgan\, Kingsburg\, CA\, 93631\, United States
CATEGORIES:FSMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270316T080000
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UID:10001147-1805184000-1805389200@safefoodalliance.com
SUMMARY:FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule Participant Course (PCQI) v2.0
DESCRIPTION:This three-day course was designed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) as described by the FDA. The course is intended to help food processors meet the FSMA requirement of having preventive controls qualified individuals on staff. \nGoals of This Course \n\nUnderstand the basic requirements of the FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food rule\nParticipate in group activities utilizing food safety plan templates\nUnderstand the differences between HACCP and the FSMA PC rule\nAfter participation in the course\, receive a certificate of training\n\nWhat’s Included \n\nCourse Materials\nCertificate of Training provided by FSPCA (Included in the cost of registration)\n\nPrerequisites \nAttendees should have fundamental knowledge of\, and relevant experience in\, the application of food safety programs. \nWho Should Attend? \nFood Safety and Quality Managers\, Supervisors\, and anyone desiring an in-depth understanding of the requirements of the rule. \nPreventive Controls Qualified Individuals must meet all FDA requirements for the rule. \nCancellation Policy: Cancellations for public training must be made at least 10 business days before the event for a full refund. Requests for refunds 10 business days or less before the training will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee. No refunds (or credit transfer) will be issued 5 business days or less before the training.
URL:https://safefoodalliance.com/event/fsma-preventive-controls-for-human-food-rule-participant-course-pcqi-v2-0-3/
LOCATION:Safe Food Alliance Sacramento Office\, 710 STRIKER AVE\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95834\, United States
CATEGORIES:DFA Member Eligible,FSMA
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SUMMARY:FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule Participant Course (PCQI) v2.0
DESCRIPTION:This three-day course was designed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) as described by the FDA. The course is intended to help food processors meet the FSMA requirement of having preventive controls qualified individuals on staff. \nGoals of This Course \n\nUnderstand the basic requirements of the FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food rule\nParticipate in group activities utilizing food safety plan templates\nUnderstand the differences between HACCP and the FSMA PC rule\nAfter participation in the course\, receive a certificate of training\n\nWhat’s Included \n\nCourse Materials\nCertificate of Training provided by FSPCA (Included in the cost of registration)\n\nPrerequisites \nAttendees should have fundamental knowledge of\, and relevant experience in\, the application of food safety programs. \nWho Should Attend? \nFood Safety and Quality Managers\, Supervisors\, and anyone desiring an in-depth understanding of the requirements of the rule. \nPreventive Controls Qualified Individuals must meet all FDA requirements for the rule. \nCancellation Policy: Cancellations for public training must be made at least 10 business days before the event for a full refund. Requests for refunds 10 business days or less before the training will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee. No refunds (or credit transfer) will be issued 5 business days or less before the training.
URL:https://safefoodalliance.com/event/fsma-preventive-controls-for-human-food-rule-participant-course-pcqi-v2-0-4/
LOCATION:Safe Food Alliance Kingsburg Center\, 2037 Morgan\, Kingsburg\, CA\, 93631\, United States
CATEGORIES:DFA Member Eligible,FSMA
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