Mérieux NutriSciences Online Training Academy North America

Prepare your team for a confident and successful transition to SQF Edition 10 with this interactive, 4-hour instructor-led workshop. As audits under the new edition are anticipated to begin as early as 2027, sites need to start planning now — not later — to understand what’s changed and how to implement those changes effectively. Designed specifically for SQF Practitioners, quality assurance professionals, and certified site teams, this course goes beyond high-level updates to actively build your ability to interpret the revised Code and apply it to your system. Participants will walk through Edition 10 structural changes, learn where and how new requirements are located in the digitized Code, and gain hands-on experience evaluating their own programs. Guided activities help you identify gaps, prioritize changes, and develop a realistic transition plan tailored to your site. Key focus areas include: Navigating the digitized SQF Code with purpose Understanding major updates such as Change Management and Food Safety Culture Assessment Plans Evaluating risks and scoring implications under Edition 10 Translating Code requirements into practical implementation steps Building a 30-day action plan to support early and effective readiness This course is highly interactive — combining virtual discussions, live Code navigation, scenario exercises, and action planning — so you leave not just informed, but ready to lead your organization through the transition with confidence. Whether your audit is scheduled before or after the Edition 10 enforcement date, early preparation helps ensure smoother implementation and stronger system performance when the new Code takes effect. Note: Students must attend and participate in the entirety of the live session in order to earn their certificate. Session 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 Introduction to Food Microbiology course is designed for the food plant employee or supervisor who has no classroom instruction in Food Microbiology or has a very basic knowledge of the subject. Taught by experienced industry experts, instructors will cover the basics of food microbiology and the recalls/outbreaks associated with the major pathogens as well provide an overview of foodborne disease-causing microorganisms. Students will also learn factors that can be used to control microbial growth and growth of spoilage microorganisms. At the end of each session, the instructor will provide suggested reading for further understanding and learning. This course is 1.5 days. See below for times.  May 19 (Day 1): 8am - 5:15pm (lunch and lab tour are included) May 20 (Day 2): 8am - Noon Click here for information about our cancellation policy. A minimum of 10 students is needed to run this course.   Read more

Understanding the microbial condition of your plant and having a strong sanitation program in place is important to the overall success of your food safety system. In this course, students will learn about microorganisms of concern in the food processing environment and be introduced to the basic concepts of environmental monitoring. Students will also be introduced to the regulatory requirements for sanitation, the running of sanitary operations as well as hygienic considerations and methods of cleaning and sanitizing. Click here to view the course agenda. This course is 1.5 days. See below for times.  May 20 (Day 1): 1pm - 5:00 pm  May 21 (Day 2): 8am - 5:00 pm (lunch and lab tour are included) 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. Read more

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