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Basic Seafood HACCP

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Program Description

Basic Seafood HACCP (2 Days, 16 Contact Hours) *

This Seafood HACCP training combines Segment One and Segment Two courses and is taught by a Seafood HACCP Alliance instructor.

The Association of Food and Drug Officials and the Seafood HACCP Alliance have developed the AFDO/Alliance hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) training program for fish and fishery products. The primary purpose of the AFDO/Alliance HACCP Training Protocol is to assist the implementation of HACCP programs in commercial and regulatory settings. The Seafood HACCP Alliance protocol is maintained by the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), which issues certificates for all participants who complete this course. This course is designed to meet the HACCP training requirements established under Title 21 CFR Part 123.10 of the U.S. FDA mandatory seafood inspection program.

NSF will deliver the Basic Seafood HACCP Alliance (SHA) Seafood HACCP training course per the Seafood HACCP Alliance protocol.

This course is taught by a qualified Seafood HACCP lead instructor approved by the Seafood HACCP Alliance and the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO).

Any students who are not present for any portion of the training, for any reason, are not eligible for certification through AFDO unless the Supervisory Trainer deems it necessary to accommodate additional contact time with those individuals due to extenuating circumstances (per AFDO Protocol).

Participants MUST have a physical copy of the “Fish and Fishery Products Hazards and Controls Guide”. They may have a PDF of the training manual. These are the materials needed for each participant.

Participants will receive an official certificate issued by the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) after attending and successfully completing this training program.

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.

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.

Prerequisites

Participants MUST have a physical copy of the “Fish and Fishery Products Hazards and Controls Guide”. They may have a PDF of the training manual. These are the materials needed for each participant.

Course Objective

At the end of the program, learners will be able to: 

  • Review pre-requisite programs and seafood safety hazards 

  • Review HACCP principles 

  •  Review the FDA regulation and the FDA Hazards Guide 

  • Work interactively to apply knowledge gained 

 

Accreditation  

This course is developed by AFDO – Association of Food and Drug Officials 

 

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 your regional office one week prior to your class. 

Additional Recommended Courses

HACCP for Manufacturing Food Packaging Materials

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The food safety risks and controls for a food packaging manufacturing facility are different from those for food processors. Whether you manufacture flexible packaging, rigid plastics, cartons, cut and stack labels, or glass or composite cans, this training provides the knowledge, skills and confidence to apply the Codex 12 steps to HACCP to develop, implement and maintain a HACCP-based food safety management system.

What this course covers

  • Assess a process flow for your operation

  • Use a decision tree to identify process controls and critical control points (CCPs)

  • Examine shared HACCP plan models for various packaging materials

  • Work through a documentation framework for developing HACCP plans, with demonstration of forms and templates for an identified packaging product and manufacturing process

  • Discuss implementation strategies

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.

This course satisfies the HACCP training requirement for the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarked standards (BRCGS, SQF, FSSC 22000, etc.).

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.

Prerequisites

Working knowledge of the food packaging industry is essential. A good understanding of food safety principles is beneficial.

HACCP Refresher Training Self-paced

TRAIN YOUR TEAM: Licenses can be purchased individually or in bulk. Bulk pricing discounts are available for eLearning licenses when training five or more team members. The more you purchase, the more you save.

Bulk Licenses

1-4 User Licenses: *regular price of the course*

5-10 User Licenses: 10% off

Members: 15% off

If you are interested in purchasing 10+ user licenses, please email us at nsftraining.na@nsf.org for additional bulk pricing.


This course is a self-paced eLearning course. This online course will take approximately 4 hours to complete. You can start, stop, and pause at any time, progressing through the course at your own pace.


The perfect course for those requiring a refresher and review of the Codex 12 steps to HACCP.

Designed for workers with knowledge of HACCP systems and experience in the food and beverage industry, this self-paced eLearning course provides a flexible alternative to traditional HACCP refresher programs. Through interactive exercises, scenarios and quizzes, you review the key HACCP concepts, apply your knowledge and examine how you manage the food safety system at your facility.

You will have three months to complete the course. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate of Accomplishment.

Who should Attend

Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs.

Prerequisites

A good working knowledge of the HACCP system is essential.

NSF Food Safety at a Glance

In this short training course, learn the importance of food safety. A series of self-paced modules will provide a general overview of the components in a food safety/HACCP program, including a review of handwashing practices.

TRAIN YOUR TEAM: Licenses can be purchased individually or in bulk. Bulk pricing discounts are available for eLearning licenses when training five or more team members. The more you purchase, the more you save.

Bulk Licenses

1-4 User Licenses: *regular price of the course*

5-10 User Licenses: 10% off

Members: 15% off

If you are interested in purchasing 10+ user licenses, please email us at nsftraining.na@nsf.org for additional bulk pricing.

This eLearning course can be completed in less than one hour and will cover:

  • The Importance of Food Safety
  • Hazards in Food
  • What is food safety and HACCP

Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.

You will have three months to complete the course. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate of Accomplishment.