QA / Food Safety Specialists Essentials Training by Tonex
This comprehensive training equips professionals with the critical knowledge and skills to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance in modern food production and processing environments. With a strong focus on FSMA mandates, sanitation controls, and global standards like BRCGS and FSSC 22000, this course is tailored for professionals tasked with managing quality assurance and food safety systems. In addition to physical and biological food safety threats, the course highlights growing cyber risks to digital food safety systems, including SCADA vulnerabilities and cyber-physical attacks that can compromise food integrity. Understanding cybersecurity’s role is essential in protecting modern food safety infrastructure.
Audience:
- Quality Assurance (QA) Professionals
- Food Safety Officers
- HACCP Coordinators
- Regulatory Affairs Managers
- Food Production Supervisors
- Cybersecurity Professionals
Learning Objectives:
- Understand FSMA rules and compliance strategies
- Develop and implement food defense plans
- Conduct effective vulnerability assessments
- Establish robust sanitation control procedures
- Prepare for GFSI audits (BRCGS, SQF, FSSC 22000)
- Recognize cybersecurity threats in food systems
Course Modules:
Module 1: FSMA Deep Dive
- FSMA Overview and Impact
- Preventive Controls Rule
- Foreign Supplier Verification
- Sanitary Transport Rule
- Produce Safety Standards
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
Module 2: Food Defense & Vulnerability
- Food Defense Strategy Basics
- Identifying Vulnerable Process Points
- Conducting Threat Assessments
- Mitigation Strategies and Controls
- Food Defense Plan Requirements
- FSMA Intentional Adulteration Rule
Module 3: Sanitation Control Procedures
- Fundamentals of Sanitation Control
- SCP Program Development
- Pre-Operational and Operational Checks
- Sanitation Verification Techniques
- Allergen and Pathogen Controls
- Documentation and Continuous Improvement
Module 4: Audit Preparation (BRCGS/SQF/FSSC 22000)
- Understanding GFSI Standards
- Audit Readiness Checklists
- Gap Analysis Techniques
- Internal Audit Best Practices
- Non-Conformance Management
- Effective Communication with Auditors
Module 5: Cybersecurity in Food Safety
- Cyber-Physical System Risks in Food Plants
- SCADA and PLC Vulnerabilities
- Cyber Hygiene for QA Professionals
- Risk Assessment for Digital Controls
- Incident Response for Food Systems
- Regulatory and IT Compliance
Module 6: Regulatory Trends & Global Standards
- Global Food Safety Regulatory Landscape
- Compliance in International Markets
- Traceability and Supply Chain Oversight
- Harmonization of QA Systems
- Emerging Contaminants and Standards
- Regulatory Risk Management
Enroll in the QA / Food Safety Specialists Essentials Training by Tonex to build robust food safety systems, meet global compliance standards, and safeguard against both traditional and cyber threats in the evolving food industry landscape. Empower your team with the expertise to lead in quality and safety.