Course Mode:
Remote Online (Live + Self-paced modules)
Target Audience:
- Food safety professionals
- Quality assurance managers
- Food production supervisors
- Restaurant and catering staff
- Food industry employees
- Regulatory authorities
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the fundamental principles of HACCP and its importance in food safety management.
- Learn to identify biological, chemical, and physical hazards in food processing.
- Develop skills to conduct hazard analysis and determine critical control points (CCPs).
- Gain knowledge of HACCP implementation and documentation requirements.
- Learn compliance requirements with global food safety standards (e.g., FDA, EU, Codex Alimentarius).
- Understand verification, validation, and monitoring of HACCP plans.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
✅ Describe the seven principles of HACCP and their role in food safety.
✅ Identify potential hazards in food production and develop control measures.
✅ Conduct a risk assessment to determine critical control points (CCPs).
✅ Design and implement an effective HACCP plan in a food industry setting.
✅ Maintain HACCP documentation and comply with regulatory requirements.
✅ Apply HACCP principles to real-world case studies and industry scenarios.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to HACCP and Food Safety
- Definition and history of HACCP
- Importance of HACCP in food safety management
- Legal and regulatory framework for HACCP
- Benefits of HACCP implementation
Module 2: Identifying Food Safety Hazards
- Biological, chemical, and physical hazards
- Sources of contamination in food processing
- Risk assessment techniques
- Case studies on foodborne illnesses
Module 3: The Seven Principles of HACCP
- Conducting a hazard analysis
- Determining critical control points (CCPs)
- Establishing critical limits
- Monitoring procedures
- Corrective actions
- Verification and validation
- Recordkeeping and documentation
Module 4: Developing and Implementing a HACCP Plan
- Steps in HACCP plan development
- Practical examples of HACCP plans in different food industries
- Team formation and roles in HACCP implementation
- Challenges and solutions in HACCP implementation
Module 5: HACCP Documentation and Compliance
- HACCP records and audit requirements
- Internal and external audits
- Compliance with international food safety standards (FDA, EU, Codex, ISO 22000)
- Preparing for food safety inspections
Module 6: Verification, Validation & Continuous Improvement
- Monitoring and verifying HACCP effectiveness
- Corrective actions and continuous improvement
- Industry best practices
- Case studies on HACCP success stories
Methodology:
📌 Live Online Sessions – Interactive instructor-led sessions for key concepts and Q&A.
📌 Self-Paced Modules – Video lectures, reading materials, and quizzes.
📌 Case Studies & Practical Applications – Real-world scenarios to apply HACCP principles.
📌 Group Discussions & Peer Learning – Collaboration and knowledge sharing.
📌 Assessments & Certification – Online tests, assignments, and HACCP certification upon completion.