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SUMMARY:Environmental Monitoring10/6/26 (1 - day)
DESCRIPTION:This one-day virtual course is Intended for those that are looking to improve and/or implement a robust environmental monitoring program as well as those interested in gaining more knowledge of the environmental monitoring requirements set forth by GFSI audit schemes and regulatory agencies. Those involved in the industry include Quality Control/Assurance personnel\, Production Management/Supervisors\, Sanitation personnel\, Auditors and Consultants. This course covers microbiological hazards\, the establishment and maintenance of an environmental monitoring program while focusing on the pathogens of greatest concern. \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN\n\nUnderstand the importance of a robust environmental monitoring program\nRisk assessment for establishing pathogens to monitor\, areas\, frequency\, etc.\nGain insight to sampling techniques\, where to sample and frequency of sampling\, target organisms\, and data management\nPromote knowledge base to conduct environmental testing that adds value to your food safety and quality plans while mitigating risks of an outbreak or recall\n\nREGISTRATION INFORMATION\nThis virtual course will be held online. Program hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Course instructional materials and certificates of completion are included. Early registration is recommended. Please call:1-844-CFS-FOOD. \nEarly bird discounts available for registrations 30 days or more in advance. An additional discount is offered for 3 or more participants from the same organization. Please inquire about additional discounts that may be available.
URL:https://cfsfoodsafety.com/event/environmental-monitoring10-6-26-1-day/
LOCATION:Virtual Training Academy
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SUMMARY:Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) Course 10/13/26 (2 - days)
DESCRIPTION:Are you the U.S. owner or consignee\, or the U.S. agency or representative of the foreign owner or consignee of the food offered for import at the time of entry\, as confirmed in a signed statement of consent? If you are either of these entities\, you are an “importer” as defined by FDA and you are subject to the FSVP Rule. FSVP is an FDA ruling that importers must have in place to verify that their foreign suppliers produce food in a manner that provides the same level of public health protection as the preventive controls or produce safety regulations in the United States. This FDA ruling is intended to ensure that the supplier’s food is not adulterated and is not misbranded with respect to allergen labelling. This official course curriculum was produced by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA). \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN\n\nOverview of FSVP & Preventive Controls/Produce Safety\nHow to Conduct a Hazard Analysis for FSVP\nEvaluation and Approval of Foreign Suppliers\nForeign Supplier Verification\nRe-evaluation of Foreign Suppliers\nImporter Identification at Entry\nRecord Keeping to Comply with FSVP\nFDA Oversight—What it Means to You\nPath Forward Considerations\n\nTARGET AUDIENCE\n\nImporters of human and animal food in the U.S.\nFacilities that directly import human and animal food\nPersonnel responsible for the implementation of FSVP\nBuyers\, food safety managers and consultants\n\nREGISTRATION INFORMATION\nThis virtual course will be held online. Program hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Course instructional materials and certificates of completion are included. Early registration is recommended. Please call:1-844-CFS-FOOD. \nEarly bird discounts available for registrations 30 days or more in advance. An additional discount is offered for 3 or more participants from the same organization. Please inquire about additional discounts that may be available.
URL:https://cfsfoodsafety.com/event/foreign-supplier-verification-program-fsvp-course-10-13-26-2-days/
LOCATION:Virtual Training Academy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T083000
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SUMMARY:Implementing SQF Quality Code 10/20/26 (1 - day)
DESCRIPTION:This one-day course is ideal for those already familiar with quality management principles\, such as SQF quality practitioners or SQF quality auditors\, but who need to understand how to apply quality tools in the implementation of the SQF Quality Code. The course will address the impact of quality parameters on the site’s product and operation\, assist sites in understanding how the SQF Quality Code aligns with food safety and allow learners to apply quality tools and techniques to implementation of the SQF Quality Code. \nWHO WILL BENEFIT\nFood Safety & Quality Managers\, SQF Practitioners\, Plant & Warehouse Managers\, Sanitation Managers & Supervisors\, Facility Managers\, and other stakeholders who want to understand how to enhance an already mature SQF certified facility. \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN\n\nUnderstand Management Commitment as it relates to quality\nExplain the product quality parameters within the food industry sector or site\nApply the HACCP method to identify significant quality threats and how to monitor and control them\nUnderstand the use and application of quality measurement tools\nApply the PDCA cycle to improve quality outcomes.\nMuch\, much\, more…..\n\nREGISTRATION INFORMATION\nThis virtual course will be held online. Program hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Course instructional materials and certificates of completion are included. Early registration is recommended. Please call:1-844-CFS-FOOD. \nEarly bird discounts available for registrations 30 days or more in advance. An additional discount is offered for 3 or more participants from the same organization. Please inquire about additional discounts that may be available.
URL:https://cfsfoodsafety.com/event/implementing-sqf-quality-code-10-20-26-1-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T083000
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SUMMARY:Food Defense 10/27/26 (1 - day)
DESCRIPTION:This interactive course examines issues and challenges that might arise at a food facility from intentional tampering\, terrorism or sabotage. Participants will learn to develop and implement a food defense program that prepares them to handle intentional contamination\, workplace violence\, and other crisis situations at their facilities. \nThe seminar provides a framework for solid food defense planning that can be tailored to individual facilities. Issues addressed relate directly to new customer requirements\, the Food Safety Modernization Act\, and GFSI benchmarked audit schemes. \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN\n\nThe difference between food defense and food safety\nThe requirements of the Bioterrorism Act\, C-TPAT\, FDA security guidelines\, and FSMA.\nThe elements of a food defense team\, plan\, and policies and how to apply those elements in writing examples of food defense policies.\nHow to complete a vulnerability assessment and choose appropriate countermeasures to mitigate the risks identified\nHow to devise a crisis management program and create crisis scenarios that can be tested at your facilities\nHow to assess your current employee training program and prepare training sessions for employees on the topic of food defense\n\nREGISTRATION INFORMATION\nThis virtual course will be held online. Program hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Course instructional materials and certificates of completion are included. Early registration is recommended. Please call:1-844-CFS-FOOD. \nEarly bird discounts available for registrations 30 days or more in advance. An additional discount is offered for 3 or more participants from the same organization. Please inquire about additional discounts that may be available.
URL:https://cfsfoodsafety.com/event/food-defense-10-27-26-1-day/
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