Mérieux NutriSciences Online Training Academy North America

Fiber, along with ash, protein, moisture, and fat 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.  This short course is intended to give you a basic understanding of fiber analysis and the primary testing methods used to test food for crude and dietary fiber 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

Per FSMA and USDA requirements, companies within the food industry are required to have a comprehensive and actionable Food Defense plan and Vulnerability Assessment.                          This essential and timely course covers both practical and useful food defense strategies and those measures and methods needed to be ready to deal with an intentional contamination event facing a company.  This course is purposefully designed to assist a company to be compliant with regulatory requirements (FSMA and USDA) and the requirements of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) audit systems (such as SQF, BRC, IFS and FSSC 22,000). *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

Master U.S. Food Labeling Compliance with Confidence Navigating complex FDA and USDA labeling rules shouldn't hold your products back from hitting store shelves. Whether you're launching a new product line or ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance, the Food Labeling 101 Online Course Series gives your team the practical tools and knowledge needed to minimize compliance risk and prevent costly delays. Why Choose the Food Labeling 101 Series? Self-Paced & Convenient: 100% online, computer-based training accessible 24/7. 1-Year Full Access: Revisit content whenever you need a refresher over 12 months. Proof of Expertise: Earn an official Certificate of Completion upon passing each course. Expert Guidance: Practical insights designed specifically for R&D, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory professionals. Bundle and Save: $799 for the whole series (regular price $998) Key Courses in the Series Course Key Focus & Benefits Basics of U.S. Food Labeling Master mandatory FDA labeling standards across retail packaging, food service items, inner packs, and shipping cases. Statement of Identity Learn how to name your food products correctly, navigate standard definitions, avoid misleading descriptors, and stay compliant. Nutrition Facts Labeling Demystify FDA regulations to ensure accurate, compliant, and clearly formatted Nutrition Facts panels on every product. Food Additive & Ingredient Statements Take the friction out of listing ingredients, GRAS substances, and additives under FDA and USDA requirements. Net Quantity of Contents Labeling Ensure accurate fill statements by mastering metric conversions, package tolerances, and special pack exemptions. Who Should Enroll? Product Developers & R&D Teams looking to design compliant packaging from day one. QA & Food Safety Managers tasked with verifying label claims and accuracy. Regulatory Specialists & Lab Personnel aiming to build foundational expertise in U.S. food law.   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? Product developers QA personnel Regulatory specialist *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

Understanding the manner in which FDA and USDA regulate ingredients, and the specific requirements and formats for ingredient statement food labeling dictated by these agencies can be tricky. In this short course, we describe how FDA designates substances as food additives, color additives, and substances generally recognized as safe, or GRAS. This course will also demystify the requirements and formats required for FDA and USDA ingredient labeling, including rules specific to food additive function and category use, and additional labeling requirements triggered by certain ingredients. Who should take this course: Quality assurance, laboratory, manufacturing, and beginner regulatory professionals who want to understand the basics of ingredient food labeling regulatory requirements and food additive regulation. *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

The Code of Federal Regulations defines the general rule for the net quantity of contents declaration, but the requirements don’t end there. Other requirements include incorporation of a metric declaration, tolerance levels for accuracy, and the method of declaration for other firmly established general consumer usage.  In this course, we’ll be covering all you need to know about net quantity of contents declaration including formation and content requirements, tolerance levels, exemptions, and the declaration for special package types. Who should take this course? Research/Product development, Quality Assurance, and regulatory professionals. *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