Mérieux NutriSciences Online Training Academy

Developed by the Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA), this valuable training program will allow you to introduce your experienced employees to advanced food safety principles and to test their knowledge after training. The 90-minute program is divided into 10 short sessions covering specific topic areas such as HACCP, Microorganisms in the Plant, Allergen Control, Traceability and more. Each chapter has its own introduction, conclusion and set of multiple choice and true/false review questions, which are included in the accompanying training manual. Both English and Spanish versions of the video are included. Looking to purchase this title on DVD? Contact us to purchase. Read more

Developed by the Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) and co-sponsored by Silliker, Inc., this engaging DVD motivates employees to take an active role in the challenging – but winnable – battle of preventing food borne illness. The 20-minute program is divided into seven short sessions on HACCP, personal hygiene, microorganisms, cleaning/maintenance, allergen control, and food defense. Both English and Spanish versions of the video are included. Note: This video is meant to be used for group training and can be relaunched as needed. Looking to purchase a dvd copy of this title? Contact us to purchase. 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 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

This Implementing SQF System course is designed for those individuals, such as the SQF practitioner, responsible for developing, aligning, verifying, maintaining, and otherwise supporting the site’s SQF food safety System and its culture of food safety. With a focus on continuous improvement, practical activities provide attendees the opportunity to align their existing programs with the SQF Code and build skills that will enable an environment where food safety is a top priority. It is recommended that participants have successfully completed a HACCP training course meeting the definition found in the Glossary of the SQF Code, edition 9 before attending this course. A HACCP course is available on this website. Click here for Mérieux NutriScience's online HACCP course. Click here to view the full course agenda for this virtual course. 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 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 one and a half day course, students will explore the most common and practical methods of performing a root cause analysis (RCA). They will also discover practical ways for when and how to use RCA tools when facilities identify problems from product recalls or withdrawals; regulatory, customer or internal audits or daily issues that come up needing to be fixed. Students will use the various methods such as brainstorming, five why and the fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram to solve real problems found in the food industry. Using pre-made scenarios participants will learn the root cause analysis tools using the "hands on" method of learn by doing. This course will help facilities improve their RCA processes and to get them focused on relating the problem, its root cause, with its effective solutions to business metrics and budgetary issues (including the cost of quality). Students will be able to more effectively identify the root cause, gather the potential effective solutions and more easily present the story to leadership for targeted support. Click here to view the course agenda. Note: This course will be in person in Chicago, IL. Instructor Jeff Lucas, Sr. Director of Technical 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