Allergen Management
Private Team Training
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
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Practice identifying allergen sources
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Conduct an allergen risk assessment
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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:
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Discuss priority allergens requiring declarations in Canada and the U.S.
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Conduct an allergen risk assessment for your site(s)
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Develop or strengthen an allergen management plan
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Describe best practices and strategies for allergen management plan implementation
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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]
Additional Recommended Courses
HACCP III: Advanced HACCP Verification and Validation
Looking to train your team? You might benefit from private training.
Registering more than 5 people? You might benefit from private training.
Let us come to you! Onsite or virtual private training available. Contact us for more information!
This IACET and International HACCP Alliance accredited training is designed to provide attendees with a thorough understanding of the concepts and applications of verification and validation. Scientific validation of your HACCP system is required to confirm that control measures are effective at controlling hazards. Continual and effective monitoring and verification are key to determining the effectiveness of your HACCP system.
Learn how to identify steps to verify and validate your food safety system in this comprehensive, instructor-led training course.
What this course covers
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Differentiate between monitoring, verification and validation activities
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Develop and document a validation plan based on an industry case study
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Develop a verification schedule for key plant activities
Learning Modules:
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HACCP System Review
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Prerequisite Programs
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HACCP Principles
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Validation, Monitoring and Verification
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Definitions, Clarification
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Validation: Methods and Approaches
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HACCP System Validation
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HACCP System Verification
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Regulatory Requirements for Verification and Validation
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
All food related industry personnel responsible for receiving, storing, staging, preparing, processing, loading, shipping and transport of food and food related products.
Prerequisite
Completion of NSF HACCP Training (or an IHA accredited HACCP course) or equivalent experience with the HACCP system. A good working knowledge of prerequisite programs / cGMPs and the HACCP system is essential for attending this program.
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Root Cause Analysis for Corrective and Preventive Action
Looking to train your team? You might benefit from private training.
Registering more than 5 people? You might benefit from private training.
Let us come to you! Onsite or virtual private training available. Contact us for more information!
Root cause analysis (RCA) is a method for problem-solving that identifies permanent practical solutions. RCA is required as part of corrective action in GFSI-benchmarked schemes. If you struggle with repeat non-conformances or problems that seem hard to solve, this instructor-led course provides you with the tools for finding effective solutions to food safety and quality issues.
Our updated Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Training course helps professionals in food safety, quality assurance, and operations identify and eliminate true causes of recurring issues. This hands-on course now includes new RCA tools and a digital Technical Reference Guide to support long-term success.
RCA is required as part of corrective action in GFSI-benchmarked schemes. Whether you are addressing audit findings, customer complaints, or internal deviations, this instructor-led course will provide approaches to drive sustainable improvements and build a culture of proactive problem-solving.
What this course covers-
Select an appropriate RCA tool based on the nature of the problem
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Identify which issues are truly significant and prioritize efforts
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Explore ways to identify potential factors causing problems and select the most likely cause(s)
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Use the Technical Reference Guide for ongoing support and implementation
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.
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Driving Change in Your Food Safety Culture
This course will equip food industry professionals with the tools and strategies needed to foster a strong, sustainable food safety culture through proven change management principles.
Participants will learn how to assess current cultural practices, identify barriers to change and implement practical, people-centered interventions that align with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
Drawing on case studies and best practices from across the food supply chain, this course bridges the gap between compliance and culture. It emphasizes leadership engagement, employee empowerment, and communication strategies essential for long-term behavioral change.
Additional Course Information
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.
Private offerings
This course is available as a Private Offering. Please email us for a quote.