Food Safety and HACCP for Fresh Produce Producers

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What you'll gain from this course

Live online sessions with industry-recognised experts

Hands-on exercises and real-world application

Engaging group discussions and activities

Networking with peers and trainers

This course teaches you how to develop, implement and maintain a robust HACCP food safety system. Good agricultural practices (GAPs) and your HACCP plan are components of a preventive control plan (PCP).

What this course covers:

Discuss specific customer requirements for produce safety Create a process flow for your operation Identify hazards specific to produce operations Conduct a risk assessment Use the decision tree to determine process controls and critical control points (CCPs) Practice completing required food safety documentation

Learning Outcomes

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

Discuss food safety, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and prerequisite programs as building blocks for HACCP
Apply the Codex 12 steps to HACCP to develop and maintain your HACCP plans
Conduct a hazard analysis and utilize the HACCP decision tree to identify critical control points (CCPs)
Identify potential hazards during growing, harvesting, sorting, packing and distribution of raw produce
Manage the risks related to fresh produce
Discuss sanitary post-harvest handling of produce

Who Should Attend

Audience

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

Prerequisites:

(s): An understanding of prerequisite programs and Good Agricultural Practices is essential.

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: Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox.

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].