Mérieux NutriSciences Online Training Academy North America

In this introductory course, students will learn the basics of internal auditing including: The purpose of an internal audit program How to prepare for an internal audit How to conduct an internal audit What tools are needed to conduct an internal audit Who should be on your internal audit team The skills needed to be a good internal auditor Scheduling best practices How to document and report audit findings Students will also learn about the different types of possible audit, including an overview of second and third party audits, certification, and GFSI requirements. Who should take this course: QA managers and supervisors Department managers Plant managers This course will be available to you for 1 year from the date of purchase Read more

What is the Food Safety Modernization Act? The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is a major step forward in the fight against foodborne illness. In this introductory short course, we demystify FMSA by explaining its purpose and the rules that make up the regulation, focusing in particular on the Preventive Control Rule that affects all facilities produced food products regulated under the FDA. This course will be available to you for 1 year from the date of purchase. Read more

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 1 day course follows the FSPCA standardized curriculum recognized by FDA to determine food defense vulnerabilities in food manufacturing. This course is one way to meet the requirements for conducting a vulnerability assessment by a 'food defense qualified individual). Under 21 CFR 121 Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration certain activities - including completing a vulnerability assessment- must be completed by a 'food defense qualified individual.'  This is a live event. Note: Students must attend and participate in all live sessions in order to qualify to receive their certificate of completion. 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

This course, developed by FSPCA, will give you the knowledge you need to develop and implement food traceability practices that align with FSMA 204 - Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods. The Food Traceability Rule establishes additional recordkeeping requirements for persons who manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods included on the Food Traceability List (FTL). Industry compliance with the requirements in the FTR will allow for faster identification and rapid removal of potentially contaminated food from the market, resulting in fewer foodborne illnesses and/or deaths. This is a live event. Note: Students must attend and participate in all live sessions in order to qualify to receive their certificate of completion. Click here to view the course agenda. Times are approximate. 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

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   Click here for information about our cancellation policy. ​A minimum of 5 students is needed to run this course. Read more