This program offers a comprehensive journey into the world of food quality and safety, covering every stage of the food product lifecycle. It aims to empower participants to understand and apply international standards to ensure food safety across the entire supply chain, focusing on the vital link between Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), manufacturing processes, and inspection and auditing systems.
Program Pillars:
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Introduction to Food Safety: Exploring fundamental concepts and the importance of implementing safety standards as a core pillar for protecting consumers and organizational reputation.
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Supply Chain and Field Operations: Highlighting food safety in Farms (GAP) and field operations, through to Packing Houses, to ensure hazard control at the source.
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Technical Systems and Requirements:
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Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): How to prepare the manufacturing environment, including facilities and equipment.
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HACCP Principles: An introduction to the foundations of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points.
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Manufacturing Management and Control: Mechanisms for ensuring safety within Food Processing Plants, and how to build a robust Traceability system for product recall when necessary.
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Documentation and Compliance: How to maintain Food Safety Records and the methodology of Internal Auditing and Verification to ensure the continuous efficiency of the system.
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Practical Applications: Hands-on workshops and real-world exercises to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and field implementation.
Why Join This Program?
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Holistic Vision: Learn how food safety is managed from the initial seed until the product reaches the consumer.
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International Compliance: The program covers the essential requirements demanded by local and international regulatory bodies.
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Applied Skills: The focus on record-keeping and auditing prepares trainees for immediate entry into the professional market.