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SUMMARY:FMSA 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/fmsa-preventive-controls-for-human-food-rule-participant-course-pcqi-v2-0-3/
LOCATION:Safe Food Alliance Kingsburg Center\, 2037 Morgan\, Kingsburg\, CA\, 93631\, United States
CATEGORIES:FSMA
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Environmental Monitoring - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Monitoring Program course equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to develop\, implement\, and manage an effective environmental monitoring program in food processing and handling facilities.  Focusing on best practices for monitoring environmental pathogens and allergens\, the course covers designing sampling plans\, selecting appropriate testing methods\, interpreting results\, and identifying contamination risks.  It also emphasizes corrective actions\, root cause analysis\, and continuous improvement\, providing practical tools and insights to support a robust food safety management system. \n  \nWho Should Attend \nQuality Assurance/Quality Control Managers \nFood Safety Managers and Supervisors \nSanitation Managers \nEnvironmental Monitoring Coordinators \nProduction Managers in Food Processing Facilities \nRegulatory Affairs Specialists \nConsultants in Food Safety and Hygiene Individuals responsible for managing or implementing environmental monitoring programs \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/fundamentals-of-environmental-monitoring-virtual-3/
CATEGORIES:Prerequisite Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T130000
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SUMMARY:Food Safety 101:  Food Safety Fundamentals - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:New to food safety? This course is for you! \nThis proprietary course is intended for entry-level employees and individuals with little or no experience in the food production industry to support the beginning of their food safety journey. \nThis half-day\, lecture-style training focuses on the foundational concepts integral to the current domestic food safety landscape. Attendees will gain insight into food safety terminology\, key concepts and their relationship to food safety regulation in the United States\, core principles of HACCP\, and elements of the basic building blocks of a successful food safety system including food defense\, food fraud\, and food safety culture. \nJoin us as we guide you on the beginning of your food safety journey! \nWho Should Attend \nEntry-level employees and individuals with little or no experience in the food production industry. \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/food-safety-101-food-safety-fundamentals-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Prerequisite Programs
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SUMMARY:Sanitation Fundamentals - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:After conducting a cursory investigation into food and beverage recalls\, you will find that many of them are a result of failures of fundamental programs like sanitation.  History has taught us that although having an effective\, documented food safety plan is important to the success of any food or beverage manufacturer\, the objective of producing safe food cannot be achieved without sustained sanitation and its integration with other prerequisite programs. \nIn this live\, interactive course we will discuss the ins and outs of sanitation\, including a comparison of cleaning technologies and how to verify that your program is working properly as well as validating that it is effective. \nJoin us online\, bring your questions\, and let’s talk about the fundamentals of sanitation! \nWhat you’ll receive: \nCertificate of Attendance \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. \n 
URL:https://safefoodalliance.com/event/sanitation-fundamentals-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Prerequisite Programs
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Current Good Manufacturing Practices - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:We’ve talked about Preventive Controls for years now\, and many companies feel they’re prepared for what the FDA is looking for. But how much do you know about the current GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements under the FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule? \nHaving an effective\, documented food safety plan is important to the success of any food or beverage manufacturer\, which includes sustaining robust programs rooted in GMPs. This is a live training\, so bring your questions and be ready to talk with us and other attendees! The course will go through the current requirements section by section\, with a practical perspective and examples\, to give attendees a deeper understanding of the cGMP requirements from a real-world perspective. \nTopics will include employee practices\, sanitation\, pest control\, and other pre-requisite programs that are critical for any food or beverage manufacturing facility. Whether your company is certified to a GFSI-benchmarked audit scheme or not\, this course is designed to benefit all categories of producers in the industry. Leave class with a more comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements and the confidence to implement and maintain necessary elements of your food safety system. \nWhat you’ll receive: \nCertificate of Attendance \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/fundamentals-of-current-good-manufacturing-practices-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Prerequisite Programs
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UID:10001113-1784710800-1784721600@safefoodalliance.com
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Environmental Monitoring - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Monitoring Program course equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to develop\, implement\, and manage an effective environmental monitoring program in food processing and handling facilities.  Focusing on best practices for monitoring environmental pathogens and allergens\, the course covers designing sampling plans\, selecting appropriate testing methods\, interpreting results\, and identifying contamination risks.  It also emphasizes corrective actions\, root cause analysis\, and continuous improvement\, providing practical tools and insights to support a robust food safety management system. \n  \nWho Should Attend \nQuality Assurance/Quality Control Managers \nFood Safety Managers and Supervisors \nSanitation Managers \nEnvironmental Monitoring Coordinators \nProduction Managers in Food Processing Facilities \nRegulatory Affairs Specialists \nConsultants in Food Safety and Hygiene Individuals responsible for managing or implementing environmental monitoring programs \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/fundamentals-of-environmental-monitoring-virtual-2/
CATEGORIES:Prerequisite Programs
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SUMMARY:HACCP101: Introduction to HACCP - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This 2-day HACCP training course focuses on developing a preventive approach for controlling potential hazards and for staying in compliance with new industry and regulatory requirements. Our course includes interactive components to help build knowledge of the HACCP process. Attendees will work on products that are similar to their own operations so that they can take this experience back to their facility and put it to work immediately. This 2 Day Intro HACCP course is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance \nTopics Include: \nPrerequisite Programs for Food Safety\, GMPs and HACCP principles and components of the Food Safety Modernization Act. This course is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance\nParticipants will take part in interactive activities and gain practical knowledge on how to identify and prevent food safety hazards; establish control measures; limits and monitoring procedures; write and update a HACCP plan; document and verify results\, and to prepare audits. \nRegistration Includes: \n\nCourse Materials\nCertificate after course completion\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/haccp101-introduction-to-haccp-virtual-2/
CATEGORIES:HACCP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T090000
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SUMMARY:Understanding and Applying Food Safety Culture - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Recently you’ve almost certainly heard the term “Food Safety Culture” used. The only caveat\, however\, is that for many of us\, it’s not clear how the term applies to what we do day in and day out. By documenting\, implementing\, and living a food safety culture within your organization\, you’ll definitely be better prepared to impress your company’s stakeholders! With more liability concerns coming to the forefront by way of intentional adulteration\, food safety recalls\, regulatory action\, and more\, what better way to be more proactive than by embracing a food safety culture? \n  \nIn this training you’ll learn answers to the following questions: \n\nWhat is Food Safety Culture and why does it matter to my company?\nHow do I know if my company has the right kind of Food Safety Culture?\nHow do I build Food Safety Culture into everyday activities?\nHow do I measure Food Safety Culture?\nWhat future outcomes and expectations should I be prepared for?\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/understanding-and-applying-food-safety-culture-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Prerequisite Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T083000
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SUMMARY:Internal Auditor: Verifying the Effectiveness of your Food Safety System - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:This is a two-day course designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of internal auditing. In particular\, this course will provide you with a holistic view focusing on practical aspects\, with the opportunity to apply processes\, which are suited for al management systems. The course is intended to address techniques and best practices through an effective employee training program\, which will help ensure your company meet evolving regulatory and customer requirements. \nBy the end of the course\, you will be able to: \n\nCreate audit schedules to inspect or verify programs\nKnow how and when to communicate audit findings to management\nDevelop and document corrective actions of non-conformities\nUnderstand Root Cause Analysis\nConduct an internal audit\n\nWhat You Receive \n\nCertificate of Course Completion (once homework is turned in)\nStaff Training PowerPoint\nExample Corrective Actions Log\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/internal-auditor-verifying-the-effectiveness-of-your-food-safety-system-virtual-2/
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SUMMARY:HACCP 103:  Advanced HACCP - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:PURPOSE: GFSI-benchmarked audit schemes require that programs within the Food Safety and Quality Management System be both verified and validated by competent individuals with an understanding of these concepts. \nWhile this course reviews the five preliminary steps to developing a HACCP Plan and the seven principles\, the focus of the course emphasizes discussion and exercises focusing on verification and validation of prerequisite programs and the HACCP Plan itself. \nThis course is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance to meet the requirements of Advanced HACCP: Verification and Validation of HACCP Systems and concentrates on the various verification activities addressed in the sixth principle of HACCP. \nPREREQUISITE: Completion of an Introduction to HACCP course or equivalent experience with the HACCP system. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND: \nAnyone in food manufacturing\, supply\, distribution and transportation including: \nPlant Managers \nMaintenance Personnel \nPackaging Personnel \nQuality Assurance Managers \nLaboratory Managers \nLine Supervisors \nFood Safety Auditors \nRestaurant Managers \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. \n 
URL:https://safefoodalliance.com/event/haccp103-advanced-haccp-virtual/
CATEGORIES:HACCP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T080000
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UID:10001101-1790668800-1790874000@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/
LOCATION:Safe Food Alliance Kingsburg Center\, 2037 Morgan\, Kingsburg\, CA\, 93631\, United States
CATEGORIES:FSMA
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