Fundamentals of Good Distribution Practices

Description

This 2-hour course is designed to provide the food, beverage and natural product manufacturing industry with a basic understanding of good distribution practices (GDPs) and SQF requirements. ??GDPs describe  best practices to mitigate related risks during transport and distribution. Participants will learn about cleaning and sanitizing, good food handling practices,proactive shipping and receiving programs, recall programs, HACCP, and food defense.

Audience

Food and beverage quality assurance professionals, regulatory affairs personnel, auditors, and anyone involved in implementing or managing food, beverage, and natural product manufacturing facilities.

Topics
  • Good Distribution Practices
  • HACCP
  • SQF
  • CGMPs
  • Food Safety Fundamentals
  • Allergens
  • Food Defense
Objectives
  • Describe Good Distribution Practices
  • Describe HACCP/Preventive Controls for Human Foods
  • Understand concepts in Food Defense
  • Describe SQF requirements

Group exercises include:

  • Read the scenario and underline any issues you find when it comes to how the company is handling good distribution practices
  • Review the infographic and describe the similarities and differences between regulations and global schemes. Evaluate how they work together to create a safe food system
  • Review the images and evaluate how GDPs/GMPs are not being followed
  • Complete the crossword puzzle to review SQF requirements
     
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Fundamentals of Good Distribution Practices
Delivery Options
Live Instructor Led

Delivered online with a live instructor at a scheduled date and time.

Contact Hours
Level

Intermediate

College Options