Mérieux NutriSciences Online Training Academy

This course has been designed to provide an introduction to both the Safe Foods for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) and the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). It is a top line overview designed to act as a basic and practical guide as you navigate both regulations and as a spring board for further learning. The information that follows give clarity on: why the two pieces of regulation were introduced the similarities and differences between both sets of regulations how these regulations impact manufacturing, importing, and exporting businesses Who should take this course: Companies who import/export goods between Canada and the United States This course will be available to you for one year from date of purchase. 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 Preventive 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 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. 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 Foreign Supplier Verification Programs workshop provides the credentials to meet FDA requirements for the development and implementation of a Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). The 2-day course provides the training necessary for the development of a foreign supplier verification program as required by FDA as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Participants will learn the key elements of a foreign supplier verification program - hazard analysis, supplier evaluation and approval, importer identification and record keeping. The curriculum is designed for importing professionals with responsibility for developing foreign supplier verification programs, implementing or monitoring food safety activities associated with food imports. Upon successful completion of this course, students will earn a Foreign Supplier Verification Program certificate issued by the FSPCA. 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 qualify to receive their FSVP 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. Read more

This 2 day course fulfills the 21 CFR 123 requirements for Seafood HACCP training. This course covers basics of HACCP plan creation and implementation. Topics include introduction to HACCP principles, conducting a hazard analysis, identification of critical control points and monitoring.  Seafood HACCP Alliance/Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) Certificate issued upon successful completion of the course. Registration fee includes course manuals, certificate fee, and light refreshments. Lunch is not included.  Click here to view the agenda. For questions about this event, please email margaret.ciaccio@mxns.com. Your 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

This 16 hour course is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance and teaches attendees how to develop, implement and manage HACCP plans. Taught over two 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. 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 working 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

In this first short course of our Labeling 101 series, students will learn about the up-to-date basic U.S. FDA labeling requirements for retail packs, food service items, shipping cases, and inner packs.  Who should take this course? Research/Product development, Quality assurance, laboratory, manufacturing, and beginner regulatory professionals who want to understand the basics of labeling regulatory requirements for food products sold in the United States that are regulated by the FDA. *Note: This course will be available to you for 1 year from the date of purchase. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.​ Read more