Course Overview:
Food Safety and Quality Assurance provides comprehensive insights into the essential practices and regulations that ensure the safety and quality of food products. Participants will explore critical topics such as food safety systems, quality management, hazard analysis, and risk assessment. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective food safety measures and quality assurance protocols in various food industry settings.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Food safety managers and officers
- Quality assurance professionals
- Production managers in food processing
- Regulatory compliance officers
- Food industry trainers and educators
- Anyone involved in food handling, production, or distribution
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of food safety and quality assurance.
- Identify and assess food safety hazards and risks.
- Implement food safety management systems (FSMS) and quality management systems (QMS).
- Comply with local and international food safety regulations and standards.
- Develop and conduct effective food safety training programs.
- Utilize tools and techniques for monitoring and maintaining food quality.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Food Safety and Quality Assurance
- Overview of food safety and quality assurance concepts
- Importance of food safety in public health
- Regulatory framework and standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000)
Module 2: Hazard Analysis and Risk Management
- Understanding food safety hazards (biological, chemical, physical)
- Conducting risk assessments
- Implementing preventive controls and corrective actions
Module 3: Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)
- Introduction to FSMS and their components
- Developing a Food Safety Plan
- Monitoring, verification, and validation processes
Module 4: Quality Management in Food Production
- Principles of quality management in the food industry
- Quality assurance tools and techniques (e.g., Six Sigma, TQM)
- Conducting internal audits and inspections
Module 5: Training, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement
- Developing effective training programs for food safety
- Understanding compliance with local and international regulations
- Strategies for continuous improvement in food safety and quality assurance
