Mérieux NutriSciences Online Training Academy

Understanding the microbial condition of your plant is key to the overall success of your food safety system. In this two day course, participants will learn the differences between routine monitoring and investigations and how to establish the right culture for a sound environmental monitoring program. Click here to view the full course agenda. Times listed are Central Time. Note: Students must attend and participate in all live sessions in order to earn a certificate of completion. Requirements: Computer with working camera and microphone  Strong internet connection Instructors Jeff Lucas, Sr. Director of Expert Services, Mérieux NutriSciences Jeff has over 30 years of food industry experience including both manufacturing and laboratory services. Jeff has consulted in all food industry segments specializing in food safety, microbiological issues with foodborne pathogens, food spoilage, sanitation, and HACCP. Jeff has assisted numerous companies in resolving issues with Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods and with Escherichia coli O157:H7 in raw beef including regulatory concerns, sanitation issues, and recall mitigation. He has instructed numerous short-courses and workshops across the US on HACCP, Listeria Control, Sanitation, Quality Systems and Food Safety. Jeff’s tenure with food and meat companies includes Sara Lee, ibp, Inc., Land O’ Frost and J Bar B Foods among others. Jeff has been with Silliker for more than 10 years and is a graduate of Auburn University and Texas A&M University. Click here for information about our cancellation policy. ​A minimum of 5 students is needed to run this course. Read more

Merieux NutriSciences para presentar este curso sobre Individuos Cualificados en Controles Preventivos (PCQI en inglés)con los requisitos de la FDA para la capacitación de la ley FSMA. Este curso prepará a los participantes para convertirse en individuos calificados en controles preventivos (PCQI, por sus siglas en inglés) de acuerdo con los requisitos de la FDA para la capacitación de la ley FSMA. Se capacitará a los asistentes sobre cómo desarrollar, implementar y gestionar su propio plan de inocuidad de los alimentos en cumplimiento con la Norma de controles preventivos para alimentos para consumo humano de FSMA. Este curso de 2.5 días está diseñado por la Alianza de Controles Preventivos para la Inocuidad Alimentaria(FSPCA, por sus siglas en inglés) y es el curso reconocido por la FDA para la capacitación de profesionales de la industria de alimentos y bebidas que buscan convertirse en PCQI. Haga clic aquí para ver el programa completo del curso. Todos los horarios son centrales. Límite de inscripción: 9 de julio de 2024   Nota: Los estudiantes deben asistir y participar en todas las sesiones en directo para poder recibir sus certificados PCQI. Requisitos: Ordenador con cámara y micrófono  Buena conexión a Internet Instructor Dr. Sergio Nieto Montenegro, Technical Services Consultant, Mérieux NutriSciences El Dr. Sergio Nieto-Montenegro ha llevado a cabo investigaciones en materia de educación sobre seguridad alimentaria y ha desarrollado e implementado un programa de formación sobre seguridad alimentaria para toda la industria del champiñón en Pensilvania. Ha participado activamente en el desarrollo e implementación de la iniciativa de Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas del Champiñón y ha consultado con muchas granjas y empresas alimentarias para ayudarles a implementar sus programas de seguridad alimentaria y HACCP. El Dr. Nieto-Montenegro también ha desarrollado programas de formación en seguridad alimentaria a medida para los empleados de los establecimientos de huevos, carne y aves de corral inspeccionados por el USDA y para el Acuerdo de Comercialización de Productos de Hoja Verde de Arizona. Dirige un negocio de consultoría y capacitación en seguridad alimentaria en Estados Unidos y México y ha presentado varios talleres para diferentes industrias y organizaciones en todo Estados Unidos sobre temas relacionados con programas de seguridad alimentaria y para el desarrollo e implementación de programas efectivos de capacitación en seguridad alimentaria, y estrategias de capacitación para empleados.  Haga clic aquí para obtener información sobre nuestra política de cancelación. Se necesita un mínimo de 5 estudiantes para realizar este curso. Read more

This course enables participants to develop a full understanding of the general principles of the requirements of the Standard. It is designed to equip delegates with the knowledge of how to successfully implement the requirements of the Standard on site. Participants will discuss activities which develop a culture to maintain compliance and learn what to expect during the process of certification, including actions needed prior to, during and after the audit. Active learning will be used throughout the course utilising case study-based activities to encourage critical thinking and help explain how sites will implement the Standard. In preparation for the course, participants must read and review a copy of the Standard including the glossary, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store, in addition to the pre-course materials provided. It is advised participants must have working knowledge of HACCP. Click here to view the course agenda. Course Material Mandatory – All course participants are required to have their own individual copy of the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9. Note: This course requires a minimum of 5 participants and will not exceed 15 participants. System Requirements strong internet connection computer with working camera and microphone A minimum of 5 students is needed to run this course. Click here to review our cancellation policy.  Contact us at techservices.na@mxns.com with questions. Read more

This 16 hour course is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance and teaches attendees how to develop, implement and manage HACCP plans. Taught over three days, this essential course covers the basics of how to develop and implement a food safety system using the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points process to improve their food safety system throughout the company’s production operation. Topics include Introduction to HACCP principles, Prerequisite programs, Conducting a hazard analysis, and Identification of critical controls. Upon successful completion of the course and final exam, students will earn a certificate of completion with the HACCP Alliance Gold Seal. Click here to view the course agenda. Requirements Computer with working camera and microphone Strong internet connection Instructor Amanda Lockwood, Technical Manager, Mérieux NutriSciences Amanda has worked in multiple food sectors in quality and food safety  management. She has experience in creating, implementing and  managing programs that fulfill FSMA, PMO, and Seafood HACCP requirements. She has worked with companies to implement GFSI requirements. Click here for information about our cancellation policy. A minimum of 5 students is needed to run this course. Read more

Understanding the microbial condition of your plant and having a strong sanitation program in place is important to the overall success of your food safety system. In this course, students will learn about microorganisms of concern in the food processing environment and be introduced to the basic concepts of environmental monitoring. Students will also be introduced to the regulatory requirements for sanitation, the running of sanitary operations as well as hygienic considerations and methods of cleaning and sanitizing. Click here to view the course agenda. Requirements Computer with working camera and microphone  Strong internet connection Instructor Jeff Lucas, Sr. Director of Technical Services, Mérieux NutriSciences Jeff has over 30 years of food industry experience including both manufacturing and laboratory services. Jeff has consulted in all food industry segments specializing in food safety, microbiological issues with foodborne pathogens, food spoilage, sanitation, and HACCP. Jeff has assisted numerous companies in resolving issues with Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods and with Escherichia coli O157:H7 in raw beef including regulatory concerns, sanitation issues, and recall mitigation. He has instructed numerous short-courses and workshops across the US on HACCP, Listeria Control, Sanitation, Quality Systems and Food Safety. Jeff’s tenure with food and meat companies includes Sara Lee, ibp, Inc., Land O’ Frost and J Bar B Foods among others. Jeff has been with Silliker for more than 10 years and is a graduate of Auburn University and Texas A&M University. Click here for information about our cancellation policy. A minimum of 5 students is needed to run this course. Read more

This two and a half day course provides participants with basic knowledge regarding the properties of milk, principles of food safety, and quality control. The material is presented in practical terms allowing attendees to gain a better understanding of the basics of producing quality products safely and efficiently.  This course is ideal for anyone new to working the dairy industry or is an industry veteran looking for a refresher course on the important aspects of dairy. The following major topics will be covered in this course:  Dairy Technology 101 (Milk Composition and Properties) Basic Dairy Microbiology Sensory Evaluation Pasteurization/Processing Dairy Sanitation Material Losses (Dairy Shrink) Regulatory Requirements Click here to view the full agenda. Available Dates May 20-22, 2024 October 29-31, 2024 Note: Students must attend and participate in all live sessions in order to qualify to receive their certificates. Requirements: Computer with working camera and microphone  Strong internet connection Instructors ​Tedd Wittenbrink, Technical Director, Mérieux NutriSciences Tedd has more than 30 years of management experience in the food industry. He is an American Society for Quality Certified Quality Auditor and has a proven track record in developing and implementing Food Safety / Quality Assurance Programs. His employment history includes tenures with Beatrice Foods, Hawthorn Mellody Farms Dairy, and Borden Inc. During his career, he has held positions of QC Manager, Director of Quality, and Corporate Quality Assurance Manager. Amanda Lockwood, Technical Manager, Mérieux NutriSciences Amanda has worked in multiple food sectors in quality and food safety  management. She has experience in creating, implementing and  managing programs that fulfill FSMA, PMO, and Seafood HACCP requirements. She has worked with companies to implement GFSI requirements. Click here for information about our cancellation policy. A minimum of 5 students is needed to run this course. Read more