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HACCP Workshop

The focus of this course is to train all participants to the ideas of GMP. To this end all participants will be expected to fully participate in the hands on training and applicatiHazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a systematic preventive approach to food safety that addresses physical, chemical, and biological hazards as a means of prevention, rather than...

Plant Quality Control Workshop

In order for HACCP to be successful, proper understanding and implementation of prerequisite programs, including GMP, must be in place. The GMP Workshop will provide the necessary training to insure solid, basic understanding of current good manufacturing practices, sanitation standard operating procedures, product identification, traceability and recall, preventative maintenance, and education training of employees. The workshop will include classroom lecture,...

8th International Symposium on Shiga Toxin (Verocytotoxin) Producing Escherichia coli Infections

Since the landmark discovery of the Shiga Toxin (Verocytotoxin)-producing Escherichia Coli (STEC) in the late 1970s an explosive growth in STEC research has occurred in recent years. What binds together the manifold efforts is the common goal to expand the understanding on how this pathogen causes life-threatening diseases.For more than two decades the engagement of researchers from all over the...

Understanding Global G.A.P. Webinar

This web class is designed for individuals seeking a better understanding of GLOBALG.A.P. V4.  The course will provide a general introduction and  understanding of the requirements for GLOBALG.A.P V4 implementation and certification. NSF Agriculture technical expert, Eileen Chase will lead participants through the fundamentals of the GLOBALG.A.P. V4 Food Safety Certification AuditThe course will cover:             ...

Conference for Food Protection

Though Federal, State, and local governments are primarily responsible for setting food safety standards, many other organizations share a stake in carrying out enforcement of the standards. The Conference for Food Protection brings together representatives from the food industry, government, academia, and consumer organizations to identify and address emerging problems of food safety and to formulate recommendations. The Conference seeks...

Fundamentals of Food Science Short Course

This course - held at Penn State University - teaches core concepts of Food Science. It is designed for technical personnel from other disciplines (chemistry, biology, engineering) and nontechnical personnel who have little or no experience in the food industry. You will learn vocabulary associated with food science and manufacturing, and learn the core principles of food chemistry, engineering, microbiology,...

42nd Food + Beverage Environmental Conference

The 42nd Annual Food and Beverage Environmental Conference (FBEC) brings together senior environmental managers from food and beverage companies to share their experiences with sustainable practices, environmental compliance, new technologies and approaches. The conference is organized to foster information exchange and networking.  The conference will be held at Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego and is scheduled for March 25-29,...

3rd ASM Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance in Zoonotic Bacteria and Foodborne Pathogens

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a major public health concern despite significant progress in understanding the epidemiology of resistance, sources for selection, and the genetic mechanisms involved in both human and animal antimicrobial resistance. The 3rd ASM Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance in Zoonotic Bacteria and Foodborne Pathogens offers scientists from both backgrounds a unique, integrated platform to discuss these issues. Accordingly,...

International Conference on Biotechnology and Food Science

The aim of the ICBFS conference series is to provide a forum for laying the foundations of a new principled approach to Biotechnology and Food Science. To this end, the meeting aims to attract participants with different backgrounds, to foster cross-pollination between different research fields, and to expose and discuss innovative theories, frameworks, methodologies, tools, and applications. The ICBFS 2012...

Food & Beverage Marketing & Advertising

In light of recent regulatory efforts and continuing private litigation, ACI's annual Food & Beverage Marketing & Advertising Summit provides a prime opportunity for marketing and advertising attorneys who practice within the food and beverage industry to gain specific advice on how to structure, implement and maintain regulatory-compliant and litigation-proof marketing and advertising practices.Active enforcement by the FTC and FDA...

Global Food Safety Conference

The Global Food Safety Conference is an annual event that will bring together over 1000 leading food safety specialists from over 60 countries around the world to advance food safety globally. It will also provide the opportunity to meet and network with industry peers, share knowledge in break-out sessions, benefit from thought-provoking presentations from internationally reputed industry experts and use...

Tackling Product Contamination

13th March 2012, Whether it be for extortion, terrorism or as the result of human error, product contamination represents an increasingly serious threat to business. Tackling Product Contamination is a one-day briefing looking at how manufacturers and retailers of groceries, drinks, and pharmaceuticals, as well as utilities suppliers should protect their companies from this risk.Delegates at Tackling Product Contamination will...

BRC "How to Interpret" - Issue 6

Executive Insights to BRC" - 1 1/2 hour intro is free for those wanting an overview. The formal training continues with an engaging & experienced BRC trainer/consultant  sharing practical tips and examples, with full Q&A. Note changes to the standard, especially as to how audits will be conducted. This training program covers this and more - learn how to pass...

Introductory HACCP Course

Complete overview of the systematic approach to the identification,evaluation, and control of food safety hazards based on the standardsof the United Nations/WHO and the USDA/FDA. This program is accreditedby the International HACCP Alliance and successful completion meetsthe requirements of being "HACCP Trained" Optional 3rd day withproctored certification exam recognized by NEHA available.Essential for: Chefs & Food Service Managers in Retail/Educational OperationsRegulatory...

Implementing SQF 2000 and 1000 Courses

Learn how to navigate the SQF program. SQF certification meets new the new food safety GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) requirements.  Scientific Certification Systems is an SQF Training center with expert instructors. SQF 2000 is two full days and SQF 1000 (on farm) is an optional 3rd day.  Presented by SCS Training (Scientific Certification Systems)For more information http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e55w27uzf99f047a&llr=x6qlrun6...