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March 21, 2018

  • NoroCORE Final Showcase Meeting

    All collaborators and stakeholders are welcome! Evening welcome reception takes place Monday, March 19. Full day of scientific presentations on Tuesday, March 20. Morning session for discussions with academic, government, NGO, and industry colleagues finishes out the meeting on Wednesday, March 21.

  • Internal Food Safety Auditor Training

    Course Description: Internal audits are a requirement of all food safety certification schemes (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000). This course teaches the fundamentals of quality auditing principles, the establishment of food safety and quality criteria, and how to develop and implement an effective internal audit program. Learning Objectives: -Understand the basics of the audit process -Gain insight to auditing techniques and effective tactics -Create well-written audit reports and effectually follow through with corrective actions -Promote knowledge base to conduct thorough internal audits that add value to your food safety and quality plan Who should attend? Intended for those that are looking to improve and/or implement their facility’s internal audit program as well as those interested in gaining more knowledge of the internal auditor requirement set forth by GFSI schemes. Those involved in the industry include; Internal Food Safety Auditors, Second party auditors, Quality Control/Assurance personnel, Production Management/Supervisors, and Consultants.

  • FARRP Effective Food Allergen Management Workshop

    Effective Food Allergen Management Workshop March 21-23, 2018 Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Chicago, IL For many food processors, food allergens remain among the most challenging food safety concerns to manage, and undeclared food allergens are the most common cause of FDA food recalls. With the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), it is more critical than ever to have well-documented, effective allergen management programs. Join us in Chicago to gain practical information and hands-on experiences to enable you to develop and implement effective, FSMA-compliant food allergen control programs in your facilities and organization. Visit https://farrp.unl.edu/effective-food-allergen-management for more information.

  • Preventive Controls for Human Food

    This course, developed by the FSPCA, is the standardized curriculum recognized by FDA; successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a “preventive controls qualified individual” under Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 117. The Preventive Controls for Human Food rule is intended to ensure safe manufacturing, processing, packaging and holding of food products in the United States. Even before the FDA published the final rulings for the Preventive Controls they created the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA). The alliance, originated in 2011 and is a collaboration of the FDA and academia to standardize an education/training program, providing the technical knowledge to the industry on how to work towards compliance with the Preventive Control ruling. The core components of the course are listed below: • Resources for and preliminary steps in developing a food safety plan including GMPs and other prerequisite programs • Hazard analysis and preventive controls determination • Monitoring preventive controls, verification and validation, and corrective actions/corrections, • Supplier Programs and Recall Plans • Record-keeping, and regulatory requirements Upon the successful completion of the course participants will receive a training certificate including the FDA recognition.

  • Excel - Workbooks and FDA Device Regulations

    Overview: FDA regulations cover both the use of workbooks and the creation of electronic records; device manufacturers must understand these regulations and their application. Why should you Attend: Excel workbooks must produce correct results, so the first concept helps ensure correctness. Excel workbooks may also cause regulatory problems, because they are easy to implement and very common. Often people improve processes by incorporating workbooks without realizing the regulatory requirement. Who Will Benefit: Quality Engineers Production and Process Engineers Manufacturing Engineers Design Engineers Purchasing Managersirement. Speaker Profile: Dan is the President of Ombu Enterprises, LLC, a company offering training and execution in Operational Excellence, focused on analytic skills and a systems approach to operations management. Dan has more than 30 years experience in quality, operations, and program management in regulated industries including aviation, defense, medical devices, and clinical labs. Event Fee: One Dial-in One Attendee Price: US$150.00 Contact Detail: Compliance4All DBA NetZealous, Phone: +1-800-447-9407 Email: support@compliance4All.com