Mérieux NutriSciences Online Training Academy

The Mérieux NutriSciences Advanced HACCP course is certified by the International HACCP Alliance and focuses on the analysis of a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points Food Safety System at a site.  This course helps students use effective analytical tools to take a deeper dive into their HACCP Food Safety systems to ensure they have the right hazards identified, the right critical control points established and the effective supporting programs with the right controls in place to effectively protect and prevent food safety issues.   Upon successful completion of a 40 question final exam, participants will earn an Advanced HACCP certificate with the International HACCP Alliance gold seal*.  Course Prerequisite: HACCP Certification It is recommended that students have previously taken Practical HACCP for Food Processors (or another basic or introductory HACCP course) and earned their initial HACCP certificates prior to taking this course.  This course will be available to you for 1 year from the date of purchase. *The hard copy of your certificate with the HACCP Alliance gold seal will be mailed to you within 7-10 business days.  Read more

This Implementing SQF System course is designed for those individuals, such as the SQF practitioner, responsible for developing, aligning, verifying, maintaining, and otherwise supporting the site’s SQF food safety System and its culture of food safety. With a focus on continuous improvement, practical activities provide attendees the opportunity to align their existing programs with the SQF Code and build skills that will enable an environment where food safety is a top priority. It is recommended that participants have successfully completed a HACCP training course meeting the definition found in the Glossary of the SQF Code, edition 9 before attending this course. A HACCP course is available on this website. Click here for Mérieux NutriScience's online HACCP course. Click here to view the full course agenda for this virtual course. Note: Students must attend and participate in ALL of the live sessions in order to earn their certificate. Sessions will not be recorded. Requirements: Computer with camera and microphone  Strong internet connection Click here for information about our cancellation policy. A minimum of 5 students is needed to run this course. Read more

This newly updated course will train participants to become a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) in accordance with FDA requirements for FSMA training. Attendees will be taught how to develop, implement, and manage their facility’s Food Safety Plan in compliance with FSMA’s Preventive Control for Human Food Rule. This 22 hour (3 day) course designed by the Food Safety Preventative Controls Alliance (FSPCA) is the FDA recognized course for training food and beverage industry professionals seeking to become PCQI. Note: Students must attend and participate in all live sessions in order to qualify to receive their PCQI certificates. 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. 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

The Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-based Preventive Controls for Animal Food regulation (referred to as the Preventive Controls for Animal Food regulation) is intended to ensure safe manufacturing/processing, packing and holding of food products for animal consumption in the United States. The regulation requires that certain activities must be completed by a “preventive controls qualified individual” who has “successfully completed training in the development and application of risk-based preventive controls, or is otherwise qualified through job experience to develop and apply a food safety system”.  This course developed by the FSPCA is the “standardized curriculum” recognized by FDA; successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a “preventive controls qualified individual.” Click here to view the course agenda. Note: Students must attend and participate in all live sessions in order to qualify to receive their PCQI certificates. Requirements: Computer with working camera and microphone  Strong internet connection Instructor 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. Contact us for more information about this event. Read more

Este curso acreditado por la Alianza Internacional HACCP adentrara a los estudiantes al Análisis de Peligros y Puntos críticos de Control (HACCP por sus siglas en inglés). Conforme a la FDA (2018), el HACCP es un “sistema de gestión en donde la inocuidad alimentaria se controla a través del análisis y control de peligros biológicos, químicos y físicos, desde la recepción de la materia prima, el proceso de adquisición y manejo, la manufactura, hasta la distribución y consumo del producto terminado”1.  Los estudiantes aprenderán los 7-principios del HACCP y como aplicarlo para desarrollar, implementar, y gestionar planes HACCP. Los participantes obtendrán un certificado sello dorado HACCP, de la Alianza Internacional HACCP, al pasar un examen final de 40-preguntas. El certificado impreso con el sello dorado de la Alianza HACCP le será enviado por correo en un lapso de 7-10 días hábiles. Usted tendrá acceso a este curso por un año contando desde la fecha de compra. 1U.S. Food & Drug Administration. (2018, January 29). Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP). Retrieved from https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/HACCP Precio especial de lanzamiento por tiempo limitado: $375*  *Precio normal $420 Read more

¿Qué es el HACCP? EL HACCP significa Análisis de Peligros y Puntos Críticos de control, es un elemento importante de un sistema de inocuidad alimentaria. Este curso cubre los siete principios del HACCP, como está integrado en un sistema de inocuidad alimentaria, y como se aplica en una industria de alimentos. *Nota: Usted podrá tener acceso a este curso por un periodo de un año a partir de la fecha de compra del mismo. Un certificado será otorgado cuando usted haya completado el curso satisfactoriamente. Read more