Mérieux NutriSciences Online Training Academy

An analytical method is a set of written instructions describing a procedure. These methods are used in activities we do daily, such as brushing teeth. Laboratories must have confidence that the methods they are using, when in the hands of an analyst, can produce reliable and accurate results which are appropriate to the analytical problem. This short course is intended to give you a basic understanding of validation and verification of analytical methods. At the conclusion of this course you will earn a certificate of completion that you can download and keep for your records. There will also be an option to download a PDF copy of the lesson content to keep and use as a reference.  This course will be available to you for 1 year from the date of purchase. Read more

This course will provide students with an introduction into statistical sampling plans and the practical side of implementation for FDA products. Emphasis on the specific pathogens in different products will also be introduced and examined.  At the conclusion of this course you will earn a certificate of completion that you can download and keep for your records. There will also be an option to download a PDF copy of the lesson content to keep and use as a reference.  The learning modules and all resources will be open to you for 1 year from the date of purchase.   Read more

Moisture, along with fat, protein, ash, and fiber make up what are referred to as the proximate analyses in food chemistry.  Proximate, meaning close or approximate, references the fact that these are tests that don’t assay for a specific molecule, but rather identify a general class of compounds by a particular characteristic.  In the case of moisture, you are quantifying the loss (in weight) upon drying.  While you won’t find moisture analysis listed directly on a Nutritional Label, it is a critical assay for determining both carbohydrates and calories.  This second course in our Proximate Analysis Testing series is intended to give you a basic understanding of moisture analysis and the primary testing methods used to test food for moisture content. At the conclusion of this course you will earn a certificate of completion that you can download and keep for your records. There will also be an option to download a PDF copy of the lesson content to keep and use as a reference.  This course will be available to you for 1 year from the date of purchase. Read more

This video addresses GMP Basics from a maintenance worker’s viewpoint, and also includes proper hygiene, frock, and hair net usage. The information is very detailed and shows real world examples of cross contamination and proper equipment repair. It also focuses on the importance of promoting food safety culture from within the maintenance department. Examples of cross contamination within the maintenance department Proper procedures for traffic and equipment repair Promoting food safety culture within maintenance department A blank certificate is included with your purchase for documenting employee training and assessment. Also available in English.  Este video aborda los conceptos básicos de GMP desde el punto de vista de un trabajador de mantenimiento, y también incluye el uso adecuado de higiene, vestido y red para el cabello. La información es muy detallada y muestra ejemplos del mundo real de contaminación cruzada y reparación adecuada de equipos. También se centra en la importancia de promover la cultura de seguridad alimentaria desde el departamento de mantenimiento. Ejemplos de contaminación cruzada dentro del departamento de mantenimiento. Procedimientos adecuados para el tráfico y reparación de equipos. Promover la cultura de inocuidad alimentaria dentro del departamento de mantenimiento. Se incluye un certificado en blanco con su compra para documentar la capacitación y evaluación de los empleados. También disponible en inglés. Read more

Nutrition facts labels (NFL) are based on several defined regulations. This can be puzzling at first. This webinar teaches participants the mandatory basic requirements of nutritional food labeling for FDA regulated products sold in the United States. Who should take this course? Research/Product development, Quality assurance, laboratory, manufacturing, and beginner regulatory professionals who want to understand the basics of nutrition facts labeling regulatory requirements for food products sold in the United States 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

If you’ve ever been curious about the nutritional composition of the food you’re eating, you are no doubt familiar with the Nutritional Facts Panel. The Nutrition Facts Panel, specified under the Nutrition Labeling Education Act (NLEA) of 1990, has been a standard feature of nearly every food item since 1993. However, you may not have given a lot of thought as to why it has such a specific format, how to interpret all of the information it presents, or what food manufacturers must do to comply with the regulations. This short course is intended to give you a basic understanding of the Nutrition Labeling Education Act (NLEA). At the conclusion of this course you will earn a certificate of completion that you can download and keep for your records. There will also be an option to download a PDF copy of the lesson content to keep and use as a reference.  This course will be available to you for 1 year from the date of purchase. Read more