HACCP for Warehousing and Distribution Operations

Virtual Learning16 hours

Course Overview

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As an effective, dependable participant in the food supply chain you must have a solid food safety management system. This program gives you the tools to achieve that and teaches you how to develop, implement and maintain a robust HACCP food safety system.

What this course covers

  • Write a standard operating procedure (SOP) for receiving

  • Assess a process flow diagram

  • Conduct a hazard analysis

  • Conduct a gap analysis for facility security

This course concludes with an online examination, which may be written at the end of the training course.

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.

Prerequisites

A good understanding of Good Distribution Programs is beneficial.

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Course Objective

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

  • Discuss food safety regulations affecting food warehousing and distribution operations 

  • Discuss prerequisite programs for warehousing and distribution operations (also known as Good Distribution Programs) 

  • Discuss food safety and transportation requirements 

  • Explain effective management and control of buildings, grounds, pests and sanitation  

  • Develop and integrate HACCP into operations 

  • Discuss facility security 

 

Accreditation  

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

1.3 CEUs

This course is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance. This course satisfies the HACCP training requirement for the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarked standards (BRCGS, SQF, FSSC 22000, etc.).   

 

Partners 

International HACCP Alliance, providing a uniform program to assure safer food products.

 

Online Exam Information: 

You must have a valid email address to receive your login and password information. 

The exam is open book, which means that you may refer to any notes taken during the course, as well as relevant training materials. You will be allowed a total of two attempts to successfully complete the examination. 

Once started, you will have 120 minutes per attempt to compete the exam. Learners may NOT stop and resume the examination at a later time. Once started, you must complete the attempt within 120 minutes. 

Upon successful completion of the online exam, your NSF Certificate of Accomplishment is immediately available for download as PDF and for printing.  

The online exam must be completed within 30 days of having completed the training course, following which, the exam access will expire. 

If you do not pass after two attempts, you will need to re-register for the course and pay the full registration fee.  

 

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

HACCP Refresher Training Self-Paced

TRAIN YOUR TEAM: Licenses can be purchased individually or in bulk. Bulk pricing discounts are available for eLearning licenses when training five or more team members. The more you purchase, the more you save.

Bulk Licenses

1-4 User Licenses: *regular price of the course*

5-10 User Licenses: 10% off

Members: 15% off

If you are interested in purchasing 10+ user licenses, please email us at nsftraining.na@nsf.org for additional bulk pricing.


This course is a self-paced eLearning course. This online course will take approximately 4 hours to complete. You can start, stop, and pause at any time, progressing through the course at your own pace.


The perfect course for those requiring a refresher and review of the Codex 12 steps to HACCP.

Designed for workers with knowledge of HACCP systems and experience in the food and beverage industry, this self-paced eLearning course provides a flexible alternative to traditional HACCP refresher programs. Through interactive exercises, scenarios and quizzes, you review the key HACCP concepts, apply your knowledge and examine how you manage the food safety system at your facility.

Who should Attend

Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs.

Prerequisites

A good working knowledge of the HACCP system is essential.

HACCP for Manufacturing Food Packaging Materials

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Registering more than 5 people? You might benefit from private training.
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Contact us for more information!

The food safety risks and controls for a food packaging manufacturing facility are different from those for food processors. Whether you manufacture flexible packaging, rigid plastics, cartons, cut and stack labels, or glass or composite cans, this training provides the knowledge, skills and confidence to apply the Codex 12 steps to HACCP to develop, implement and maintain a HACCP-based food safety management system.

What this course covers

  • Assess a process flow for your operation

  • Use a decision tree to identify process controls and critical control points (CCPs)

  • Examine shared HACCP plan models for various packaging materials

  • Work through a documentation framework for developing HACCP plans, with demonstration of forms and templates for an identified packaging product and manufacturing process

  • Discuss implementation strategies

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.

This course satisfies the HACCP training requirement for the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarked standards (BRCGS, SQF, FSSC 22000, etc.).

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.

Prerequisites

Working knowledge of the food packaging industry is essential. A good understanding of food safety principles is beneficial.

NSF Food Safety at a Glance

In this short training course, learn the importance of food safety. A series of self-paced modules will provide a general overview of the components in a food safety/HACCP program, including a review of handwashing practices.

TRAIN YOUR TEAM: Licenses can be purchased individually or in bulk. Bulk pricing discounts are available for eLearning licenses when training five or more team members. The more you purchase, the more you save.

Bulk Licenses

1-4 User Licenses: *regular price of the course*

5-10 User Licenses: 10% off

Members: 15% off

If you are interested in purchasing 10+ user licenses, please email us at nsftraining.na@nsf.org for additional bulk pricing.


This eLearning course can be completed in less than one hour and will cover:

  • The Importance of Food Safety
  • Hazards in Food
  • What is food safety and HACCP