Canadian Food Labelling Workshop - October
Virtual Learning – 10 hours
Course Overview
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Gain an overview of current labelling regulations, including Health Canada’s regulatory amendments to ingredient and nutrition labelling (December 2016).
This training course is delivered in two sessions (listed as the start & end date), with a day(s) in between with no class for self work. The schedule is as follows:
Day 1:
Training Session 1A - Knowledge Exchange Webinar: 3 hours (8:45 am - 12:00 pm)
Training Session 1B - Knowledge Exchange Webinar: 3 hours (1:00 pm - 4 pm)
Day 2:
Practicum Webinar: 3 hours (12:45 pm - 4 pm)
This training program covers:
- Food labelling under federal jurisdiction for a wide range of foods from processed goods to meat and poultry products.
- Basic labelling considerations (common name, net contents, ingredient list, nutrition facts and dealer name and address)
- Additional labelling considerations that may apply (storage information, durable life dates, artificial sweetener statements, vignettes, artificial flavours, country of origin, etc.).
This course provides a great foundation for the Canadian Ingredient and Nutrition Labelling courses.
Also covered in this course! Take a peek at CFIA’s food labelling modernization initiative on date marking, legibility of information, dealer name and address, country of origin and more! Proposed rules are expected to be finalized in 2020 or perhaps early 2021, phased in by end of 2022 and 2026.
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 NSF Learner 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.
Course Objective
At the end of the program, learners will be able to:
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Develop a food label under the Food and Drug Regulations and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations
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Identify foods that require a label and what exemptions may be applicable
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Discuss packaging and labelling definitions and how they relate to the presentation of information, type heights, etc.
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Better appreciate how layout options can address your design objectives
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Differentiate between retail (consumer) and non-retail (foodservice/further manufacture) labelling considerations
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Discuss common names, standard names and descriptive names
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Describe how country of origin labelling may be applicable to your food
Partners
Legal Suites - Regulatory compliance tools and training
Computer and Internet Connection:
You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is recommended.
Compatible Web Browsers: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, IE Edge and higher
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 nsftraining.na@nsf.org.
Additional Recommended Courses
U.S. Food Labeling Under the FDA - November
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This virtual, instructor-led training program provides a comprehensive overview of human food labeling requirements under the authority of the U.S. FDA and compliance considerations. Topics of focus also include the new nutrition facts panel. This training course is delivered in two sessions (listed as the start & end date), with a day(s) in between with no class for self work. The schedule is as follows:
Day One:
- Training Session 1A - Knowledge Exchange Webinar: 3 hours (8:45 am - 12:00 am)
- Training Session 1B - Knowledge Exchange Webinar: 3 hours (1:00 pm - 4 pm)
Day Two:
- Practicum Webinar: 3 hours (12:45 pm - 4 pm)
The Legal Suites’ Mini U.S. Nutrition Labeling Guide is provided as part of the course materials.
* Attendees will need to complete the U.S. FOOD LABELING PRACTICUM 2020 assignment on their own time prior to the live online practicum review session.
What this course covers
- Day One (Sessions 1A and 1B) focuses on knowledge exchange, where attendees are introduced to and walked through U.S. food labeling requirements and can ask questions.
- Day Two is a live online practicum where, as a group, we review the assignments introduced in part one (completed individually). The practicum focuses on the knowledge and skills of managing food labeling requirements.
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 NSF Learner 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.
Getting to Know Canadian Food Labelling
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Registering more than 5 people? You might benefit from private training.
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Ready to get a handle on Canadian food labelling? Join us for a half-day virtual workshop that provides a great overview of food labels in Canada. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to understand the basics and stay on top of current and upcoming labelling rules.
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.