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Non-GMO Project Standards Unveiled: Hands-On Training for Product and Ingredient Compliance

Virtual Learning4 hours

Course Overview

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Unlock the essentials of Non-GMO Project Standard requirements with our virtual instructor-led training. This 3.5-hour course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to apply Non-GMO standards to your products and ingredients effectively. Whether you're in the food industry or looking to ensure compliance for your formulations, this course provides practical insights and hands-on experience through relevant case studies.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand Non-GMO Project Standards: Gain a thorough understanding of the Non-GMO Project Standard requirements and how they impact product development.

  • Classify Risk Categories: Learn to define and differentiate risk classification categories, ensuring you meet compliance requirements for various ingredients.

  • Identify Ingredient Risks: Discover how to identify and evaluate low and high-risk ingredients in your recipes, covering a variety of products with different levels of complexity.

  • Adapt Formulations: Master the steps to adapt your formulations effectively to comply with Non-GMO Project standards, ensuring ingredient suitability and regulatory adherence.

Why This Course?

  • Practical Case Studies: Engage with real-world case studies to apply your knowledge in context.

  • Expert Instruction: Benefit from interactive, virtual instructor-led sessions that provide personalized feedback and guidance.

  • Flexible Learning: Enhance your expertise from anywhere with our convenient online format, tailored for professionals seeking compliance and quality assurance.

This course is ideal for food industry professionals, product developers, quality assurance teams, and anyone involved in ingredient sourcing and formulation who needs to understand and apply Non-GMO Project standards.

Advance your understanding of Non-GMO Project standards and ensure your products meet industry requirements with confidence. Register now to secure your spot in this essential 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 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

Auditors, Food Safety & Quality Personnel, Global Food Safety Personnel, HACCP Personnel, Lab Personnel involved in food microbiology testing, Microbiologists, Owners/Operations of Food Business, Plant Managers/Supervisors, Public Health Inspectors, QA/QC Personnel

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Course Objective

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. 

0.35 CEU's

 

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

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This course includes a homework assignment between sessions one and two that will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Please have your completed assignment with you for part two 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.

Prerequisite

A good understanding of microbial testing requirements in a food manufacturing environment.

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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.

Allergen Cross Contact Control

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 1 hour to complete. You can start, stop, and pause at any time, progressing through the course at your own pace.

In this short training course, learn how to identify and understand the importance of allergens to food safety. The top 9 “Big 9” food allergens identified in the U.S, the food allergens listed as Priority Allergens by Health Canada and top allergens identified Internationally will be reviewed in an interactive self-paced format.

What this course covers

  • Allergen Hazards

  • Allergen Management Best Practices

  • Allergen Cleaning and Validation

  • Includes a job aid

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