Exploring Food Shelf-Life Analysis
Virtual Learning – 4 hours
Course Overview
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In a world where consumers increasingly prioritize food quality and safety, understanding the science behind food shelf life is essential for both producers and consumers. Join us for a half-day virtual course, where you will delve into the details of food shelf life, learning how to assess and ensure product quality.
Consumers are becoming more knowledgeable about food quality and are paying close attention to food labels. One area of interest is the determination and the need of the best before date and shelf life of foods in the supermarkets. Determining the shelf life of a food product involves considering the microbiological, physical, and chemical deterioration of the food product over time and using the appropriate analytical and sensory methods to assess product quality.
This course will be delivered in a live, virtual, interactive format, providing you with the flexibility to attend from the comfort of your own environment. Join us for this course and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure the highest quality and safety of food products. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the ever-evolving food industry!
An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.
Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email.
You will find your course material and homework/exam on the NSF Learner portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate.
Who should attend
This half-day course is ideal for professionals in the food industry, including product developers, quality control managers, food technologists, and anyone interested in enhancing their knowledge of food shelf-life analysis.
Course Objective
By the end of this program, you will acquire the following skills and knowledge:
- Define shelf-life and influencing factors and the concept of shelf life and expiry dates
- Evaluation method for shelf-life testing and employing appropriate testing methods in assessing product quality and longevity
- Sensory attributes and product shelf-life and interpret sensory data
- Accelerated shelf-life testing approaches and how to predict how a product will perform
Accreditation
As an Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Accredited Provider, NSF Training and Education offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. NSF Training and Education is authorized by IACET to offer the number of CEUs below for this program.
This is an accredited training program, forming part of NSF’s accreditation by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), providing recognition to an international standard for best practices in continuing education.
0.35 CEU's
Computer and Internet Connection:
You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is recommended.
Compatible Web Browsers: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, IE Edge and higher
Accommodations
NSF is committed to accommodating the learning requirements of all our stakeholders. If you require special assistance for any reason, please contact us at nsftraining.na@nsf.org
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Registering more than 5 people? You might benefit from private training.
Let us come to you! Onsite or virtual private training available. Contact us for more information!
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Have you assessed the key risks and opportunities for food fraud in your supply chain? Are you monitoring changes in real time to ingredients, processes or supply chains that may constitute a risk? Does your existing supplier assurance system limit opportunities for food fraud and mitigate risk of authenticity issues?
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You will receive NSF’s Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessment template and instruction on how to use this tool in your own organization.
What this course covers
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A documented food fraud vulnerability assessment (FFVA) and mitigation plan required for compliance with the GFSI-benchmarked standards’ requirements.
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Addressing all types of food fraud and hazards that require a preventive control required under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
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Learn how to conduct an FFVA and develop mitigation strategies to protect against food fraud in this virtual, instructor-led workshop.
An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.
Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email.
You will find your course material and homework/exam on the eLearning portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate.
Who Should Attend
Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry.
Getting to Know Canadian Food Labelling
Looking to train your team? You might benefit from private training.
Registering more than 5 people? You might benefit from private training.
Let us come to you! Onsite or virtual private training available. Contact us for more information!
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An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.
Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email.
You will find your course material and homework/exam on the eLearning portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate.
Who should Attend
Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry.