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Allergen Management

Private Team Training

This course may be available for Private Team Training; for groups of six or more participants, this training option could be more cost-effective.
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Program Description

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A comprehensive and effective allergen management program protects your consumers, your company and is necessary to meet regulatory and GFSI–benchmarked standard requirements.  Learn how to identify, assess and control allergens in your plant in this virtual instructor-led training course. 

This course addresses the “Big 9” food allergens in the U.S and the food allergens listed as Priority Allergens by Health Canada. 

 

What this course covers  

  • Practice identifying allergen sources 

  • Conduct an allergen risk assessment 

  • Practice developing an allergen management plan 

 

An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.  

Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email. 

You will find your course material and homework/exam on the eLearning portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate. 

 

Who should Attend 

Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry. 

 

Prerequisite

This course includes a pre-course assignment that will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Please have your completed assignment with you for the training. 

Course Objective

At the end of the program, learners will be able to: 

  • Discuss priority allergens requiring declarations in Canada and the U.S. 

  • Conduct an allergen risk assessment for your site(s) 

  • Develop or strengthen an allergen management plan 

  • Describe best practices and strategies for allergen management plan implementation 

  • Discuss the most effective ways to control allergen labelling errors

 

Accreditation  

As an Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Accredited Provider, NSF Training offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. NSF Training is authorized by IACET to offer the number of CEUs below for this program. 

0.65 CEU’s 

 

Technology Requirements:

Participants must join the training using their own individual computer or device to meet participation and assessment requirements. Devices cannot be shared between multiple participants. To support engagement and interactive learning, participants are encouraged to join with both video and microphone enabled throughout the session.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these requirements, please contact our training team at [email protected]

 

Computer & Internet Connection:

Participants will need reliable access to a computer with a stable internet connection. High‑speed broadband (LAN, cable, or DSL) is recommended.

 

Compatible Web Browsers:

The following browsers are supported: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.

 

Accommodations 

NSF is committed to accommodating the learning requirements of all our stakeholders. If you require special assistance for any reason, please contact us at [email protected]

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    Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email.


    You will find your course material and homework/exam on the eLearning portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate.

     

    Who Should Attend 

    Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry.