Mérieux NutriSciences Online Training Academy

Mérieux NutriSciences introduces computer-based self-directed eLearning training on an easy-to-use platform. Scroll down to view our catalog of online training.

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This 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 2 1/2 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. Click here to view the full course agenda. Times listed are Central Time. Note: Students must attend and participate in the entirety of the course in order to qualify to receive their PCQI certificates. 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

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

Listeria monocytogenes is one of the most most common microbiological hazards to the food industry. This microorganism may be introduced into a product or a food from the plant environment, ingredients, or as a result of poor practices during food processing.  This eLearning course focuses on the control of this organism in the processing environment since that’s the most common cause of contamination. At the conclusion of this course you will earn a certificate of completion that you can download and keep for your records. This course will be available to you for 1 year from the date of purchase. Read more

Have you heard of environmental footprinting or life cycle assessment (LCA), and do you want to explore its purpose and methods? Do you wish to future-proof your business by adopting life cycle thinking? Is your organization committed to sustainability, but you're unsure where to start and how to integrate it within your organization? The Mérieux NutriSciences | Blonk Team will provide you with the knowledge and tools to unlock the potential of environmental footprinting and LCA in agri-food production in North America. LCA is an internationally recognized methodology to quantify the environmental impacts of products and services throughout their life cycle. You can use LCA to investigate the environmental performance of products across a range of environmental indicators, such as climate change, land use, and water consumption. The insights will help you to identify hotspots, set up reduction strategies, and drive towards a more sustainable future. Throughout the course, you will learn more about the concepts of LCA, corporate footprinting, ecolabeling; international and US market developments, standards and policies for footprinting and LCA in particular; and technical aspects of footprinting. Moreover, in our specialist sessions, you will deep dive into crop cultivation, animal farming systems, and food databases, including how to define healthy and sustainable foods and diets. After the course, you will have a good understanding of environmental footprinting context and methodology, and strengthened skills in life cycle thinking and action to further develop your business goals and drive towards a more sustainable future. Course Details Minimum time commitment: 12 hours (2 core & 1 specialist session) Maximum time commitment: 20 hours (2 core & 3 specialist sessions) This course is made up of two core sessions and options for attending 1 or more specialist sessions. You will choose your specialist session in the pre-assessment survey. Day 1: Core Session: Introduction to Footprinting (All Attendees) Day 2: Core Session: How to Conduct LCA (All Attendees) Day 3: Specialist Session A: Crop Cultivation  Day 4: Specialist Session B: Animal Farming Day 5: Specialist Session C: Farm to Fork Click here to view the course agenda. Registration & Purchase To purchase Core +1 Specialist session add this course to your shopping cart. The cost of this course is $1500.  If you'd like to attend multiple specialist sessions click the appropriate links below to make your purchase.  Core + 2 Specialist Sessions $2000 Core + 3 Specialist Sessions $2500 Discounts available for registering multiple employees and nonprofit organizations. Contact us for more information. Who Should Take This Course Sustainability leads, R&D managers, quality managers, marketing, management at multinational and bigger SME companies of industry, food service, retail Sustainability officers at sector organizations Senior advisors, researchers from civil society organizations and related government agencies Doctoral researchers, project managers at universities Instructors Click here to learn more about the team of experts from Mérieux NutriSciences | Blonk teaching this course. Computer Requirements Computer with working camera and microphone  Strong internet connection Click here for information about our cancellation policy. A minimum of 10 students is needed to run this course. Registration Deadline: May 1, 2024 About Blonk, A Mérieux NutriSciences Company Blonk is a leading international expert in food system sustainability, inspiring and enabling the agri-food sector to give shape to sustainability. Blonk's purpose is to create a sustainable and healthy planet for current and future generations. We support organizations understand their environmental impact in the agri-food value chain by offering advice and developing tailored data and software solutions based on the latest scientific developments and data.  Read more

Have you heard of environmental footprinting or life cycle assessment (LCA), and do you want to explore its purpose and methods? Do you wish to future-proof your business by adopting life cycle thinking? Is your organization committed to sustainability, but you're unsure where to start and how to integrate it within your organization? The Mérieux NutriSciences | Blonk Team will provide you with the knowledge and tools to unlock the potential of environmental footprinting and LCA in agri-food production in North America. LCA is an internationally recognized methodology to quantify the environmental impacts of products and services throughout their life cycle. You can use LCA to investigate the environmental performance of products across a range of environmental indicators, such as climate change, land use, and water consumption. The insights will help you to identify hotspots, set up reduction strategies, and drive towards a more sustainable future. Throughout the course, you will learn more about the concepts of LCA, corporate footprinting, ecolabeling; international and US market developments, standards and policies for footprinting and LCA in particular; and technical aspects of footprinting. Moreover, in our specialist sessions, you will deep dive into crop cultivation, animal farming systems, and food databases, including how to define healthy and sustainable foods and diets. After the course, you will have a good understanding of environmental footprinting context and methodology, and strengthened skills in life cycle thinking and action to further develop your business goals and drive towards a more sustainable future. Course Details Minimum time commitment: 12 hours (2 core & 1 specialist session) Maximum time commitment: 20 hours (2 core & 3 specialist sessions) This course is made up of two core sessions and options for attending 1 or more specialist sessions. You will choose your specialist session in the pre-assessment survey. Day 1: Core Session: Introduction to Footprinting (All Attendees) Day 2: Core Session: How to Conduct LCA (All Attendees) Day 3: Specialist Session A: Crop Cultivation  Day 4: Specialist Session B: Animal Farming Day 5: Specialist Session C: Farm to Fork Click here to view the course agenda. Registration & Purchase To purchase Core +2 Specialist sessions add this course to your shopping cart. The cost of this course is $2000.  If you'd like to attend multiple specialist sessions click the appropriate links below to make your purchase.  Core + 1 Specialist Sessions $1500 Core + 3 Specialist Sessions $2500 Discounts available for registering multiple employees and nonprofit organizations. Contact us for more information. Who Should Take This Course Sustainability leads, R&D managers, quality managers, marketing, management at multinational and bigger SME companies of industry, food service, retail Sustainability officers at sector organizations Senior advisors, researchers from civil society organizations and related government agencies Doctoral researchers, project managers at universities Instructors Click here to learn more about the team of experts from Mérieux NutriSciences | Blonk teaching this course. Computer Requirements Computer with working camera and microphone  Strong internet connection Click here for information about our cancellation policy. A minimum of 10 students is needed to run this course. Registration Deadline: May 1, 2024 About Blonk, A Mérieux NutriSciences Company Blonk is a leading international expert in food system sustainability, inspiring and enabling the agri-food sector to give shape to sustainability. Blonk's purpose is to create a sustainable and healthy planet for current and future generations. We support organizations understand their environmental impact in the agri-food value chain by offering advice and developing tailored data and software solutions based on the latest scientific developments and data.  Read more

Have you heard of environmental footprinting or life cycle assessment (LCA), and do you want to explore its purpose and methods? Do you wish to future-proof your business by adopting life cycle thinking? Is your organization committed to sustainability, but you're unsure where to start and how to integrate it within your organization? The Mérieux NutriSciences | Blonk Team will provide you with the knowledge and tools to unlock the potential of environmental footprinting and LCA in agri-food production in North America. LCA is an internationally recognized methodology to quantify the environmental impacts of products and services throughout their life cycle. You can use LCA to investigate the environmental performance of products across a range of environmental indicators, such as climate change, land use, and water consumption. The insights will help you to identify hotspots, set up reduction strategies, and drive towards a more sustainable future. Throughout the course, you will learn more about the concepts of LCA, corporate footprinting, ecolabeling; international and US market developments, standards and policies for footprinting and LCA in particular; and technical aspects of footprinting. Moreover, in our specialist sessions, you will deep dive into crop cultivation, animal farming systems, and food databases, including how to define healthy and sustainable foods and diets. After the course, you will have a good understanding of environmental footprinting context and methodology, and strengthened skills in life cycle thinking and action to further develop your business goals and drive towards a more sustainable future. Course Details Minimum time commitment: 12 hours (2 core & 1 specialist session) Maximum time commitment: 20 hours (2 core & 3 specialist sessions) This course is made up of two core sessions and options for attending 1 or more specialist sessions. You will choose your specialist session in the pre-assessment survey. Day 1: Core Session: Introduction to Footprinting (All Attendees) Day 2: Core Session: How to Conduct LCA (All Attendees) Day 3: Specialist Session A: Crop Cultivation  Day 4: Specialist Session B: Animal Farming Day 5: Specialist Session C: Farm to Fork Click here to view the course agenda. Registration & Purchase To purchase Core +3 Specialist sessions add this course to your shopping cart. The cost of this course is $2500.  If you'd like to attend multiple specialist sessions click the appropriate links below to make your purchase.  Core + 1 Specialist Sessions $1500 Core + 2 Specialist Sessions $2000 Discounts available for registering multiple employees and nonprofit organizations. Contact us for more information. Who Should Take This Course Sustainability leads, R&D managers, quality managers, marketing, management at multinational and bigger SME companies of industry, food service, retail Sustainability officers at sector organizations Senior advisors, researchers from civil society organizations and related government agencies Doctoral researchers, project managers at universities Instructors Click here to learn more about the team of experts from Mérieux NutriSciences | Blonk teaching this course. Computer Requirements Computer with working camera and microphone  Strong internet connection Click here for information about our cancellation policy. A minimum of 10 students is needed to run this course. Registration Deadline: May 1, 2024 About Blonk, A Mérieux NutriSciences Company Blonk is a leading international expert in food system sustainability, inspiring and enabling the agri-food sector to give shape to sustainability. Blonk's purpose is to create a sustainable and healthy planet for current and future generations. We support organizations understand their environmental impact in the agri-food value chain by offering advice and developing tailored data and software solutions based on the latest scientific developments and data.  Read more

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