Advancing Food Safety Newsletter

Issue 1 2010

AFS Breakfast Seminar Series

Application of the Average Quantity System for Weights and Measures

As of June 2010, food manufacturers will have the option of complying with the Average Quantity System (AQS) for complying with weight, count and volume for their packaged products. This breakfast seminar introduces you to:

* Role of National measurement Institute
* National Measurement Act and National Trade Measurement Regulations
* The AQS system and how it works
* The use of the “e-mark”

Sydney:	16 February 2010
Brisbane:	17 February 2010
Adelaide:	24 February 2010
Melbourne:	24 February 2010
Perth:	25 February 2010

New Courses

Implementing Effective Foreign Body Controls | $385 | 16 February 2010 | Brisbane

This course has been designed to assist food manufacturers and processors in understanding the workings associated with foreign object detection devices and other control devices; their positives and negatives and problems to be aware of when installing, operating and monitoring these devices.

Meeting WQA Ethical Standard Requirements | $385 | 19 February 2010 | Brisbane

This course is designed for those businesses that are required to meet WQA Ethical Audit requirements. It will cover guidance on written policy and procedural requirements to provide evidence of compliance to Woolworths Ethical Sourcing Policy; the audit process and what information will be required to be made available during an audit; and the management of the audit outcomes under WQA Appendix 2.

Upcoming Courses

SQF1000 Implementation | $825 | 19-20 January 2010 | Stanthorpe

The course objectives are to develop an understanding of the need to improve food safety and quality and to develop a common understanding of the application of the requirements described in the SQF Codes and provide a sound basis to enable effective implementation of quality systems to meet SQF Code requirements.

Allergen Labelling - VITAL Tool only | $275 | 2 February 2010 | Brisbane

The Voluntary Incidental Trace Allergen Labelling Tool has been developed by the Allergen Bureau in conjunction with Australian Food and Grocery Council to provide a risk based methodology for food manufacturers to use in assessing impact of allergen cross contact and identify allergen precautionary labeling. The course guides students through the use of this tool.

Internal Food Safety Auditor | $880 | 3-4 February 2010 | Brisbane

An integral part of all auditable standards includes the ability of a business to internally review or audit their food safety program’s procedures and practices on a regular basis. This two-day course aims to give the participants the necessary skills and knowledge required by these standards to conduct internal audits, with a specialised focus on food safety programs and pre-requisite programs. The course is presented by industry-experienced auditors who will teach you proven techniques & practices for successful auditing of your business’s or your suppliers documentation and practices by the incorporation of practical workshops and role playing exercises.

Principles & Applications of HACCP for Produce | $880 | 9-10 February 2010 | Bundaberg

Gain a practical understanding of what HACCP is, and how to develop and implement food safety systems specifically for the produce industry. Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is the universally accepted tool used to identify and prevent food safety hazards, and many food safety standards now require HACCP team leaders and members to be able to demonstrate competence in the application of HACCP principles. This two-day course is hands-on and aimed at giving participants an in-depth knowledge of the principles of HACCP and how to apply them to a produce business.

Group Training - at your workplace

If you have a team of staff within your facility in need of training, you can save time and money by having a training course delivered at your site. Providing training internally ensures that all staff are consistently trained in the skills they need, at the level they need. It has the added advantage that training can be tailored to your business or industry, using examples that directly relate to your operation. All of our courses are available for delivery at your workplace. We also offer HACCP Validation & Verficiation (1 day), Good Manufacturing Practices for shop-floor staff (half day) and Food safety for engineers and maintenance staff (half day).

2010 Training Schedule

BRISBANE, QLD	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	PRICE
Allergen Labelling - VITAL Tool only	-	2	-	-	-	16	$275
Allergen Manufacturers for Food Manufacturers (inc VITAL)	-	-	-	6	-	-	$440
Coles Auditor	-	-	30-31	-	-	-	$880
Food Engineering for Non Engineers	-	-	19	-	-	-	$495
Food Legislation and Labelling	-	23-24	-	-	5-6	-	$825
Food Microbiology for Non Microbiologists	-	-	18	-	-	8	$550
Food Safety QA Management	-	-	-	7-8	-	-	$880
Food Safety QA Management - Advanced	-	-	-	-	11-13	-	$990
HACCP Update	-	-	9	-	-	-	$495
Implementing Effective Foreign Body Controls	-	16	-	-	-	-	$385
Internal Food Safety Auditor	-	3-4	-	13-14	-	9-10	$880
Introduction to Food Safety and HACCP Awareness	-	22	-	15	-	15	$495
Lead Food Safety Auditor	-	-	15-19	-	-	7-11	$2145
Meeting WQA Ethical Standard Requirements	-	19	-	19	-	-	$385
Migrating Millions - managing high risk food processes	-	-	17	-	-	-	$440
Principles and Applications of HACCP	-	15-17	-	20-22	-	21-23	$990
Principles and Applications of HACCP for Produce	-	-	10-11	-	-	-	$880
SQF1000 Implementation	-	25-26	-	-	-	-	$825
SQF2000 Implementation	-	-	1-2	-	-	-	$825
WQA and HACCP	-	-	22-24	-	18-20	-	$825

TOWSVILLE, QLD	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	PRICE
Internal Food Safety Auditor	-	-	-	-	13-14	-	$880
Principles and Applications of HACCP for Produce	-	-	-	-	-	3-4	$880
SQF1000 Implementation	-	-	16-17	-	-	-	$825

STANTHORPE, QLD	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	PRICE
SQF1000 Implementation	19-20	-	-	-	-	-	$825

BUNDABERG, QLD	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	PRICE
Principles and Applications of HACCP for Produce	-	9-10	-	-	-	-	$880

ROCKHAMPTON, QLD	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	PRICE
Internal Food Safety Auditor	-	-	-	-	-	1-2	$880
Principles and Applications of HACCP	-	-	-	-	10-12	-	$880

CAIRNS, QLD	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	PRICE
Principles and Applications of HACCP	-	-	-	28-30	-	-	$880

DARWIN, NT	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	PRICE
Internal Food Safety Auditor	-	-	-	-	25-26	-	$880
Principles and Applications of HACCP for Produce	-	-	-	-	27-28	-	$880

Upcoming events for your diary

Food Innovation, Product Development & Compliance Workshop | 24 March 2010 | Sydney - Courtyard by Marriott, Parramatta

About FTAA

The Food Technology Association of Australia (FTAA) is a major food industry body for companies involved with the food industry in Australia. The organisation dates back to 1949 and it has made significant contributions to food regulation and technical issues in the food industry since that time. FTAA has provided training courses for the food industry for the last twenty years and is now responding to the changing needs of industry by creating a product development workshop designed especially for technical and development staff in the Australian Food Industry.

Purpose of the Workshop

This year's workshop will include interactive discussion sessions covering modern product innovation and development protocols. The number of companies obtaining a wide range of certifications and the increase in supermarket branded products have changed the face of product development to include a wide range of compliance requirements. Delegates will have the opportunity of interacting with expert speakers during the days’ proceedings. This workshop is organised by FTAA in conjunction with Advancing Food Safety Pty Ltd.

17th Australian HACCP Conference | 24-26 August 2010 | Melbourne - The Sebel Albert Park

The 17th Australian HACCP Conference will be held on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th August. This year the Conference Package also incorporates the SQF Conference to be held on Thursday 26th August at the same venue. On Monday and Friday of that week there will be workshops and training sessions.

The Australian HACCP Conference is the premier discussion forum for all food industry professionals involved in food safety. Each year the conference attracts a loyal following together with a growing number of delegates involved in the development, implementation and maintenance of food safety programs.

About the SQF International Conference (26th August)

This will be the fifth SQF International Conference and the first outside of North America. The SQF Institute is a Division of the US-based Food Marketing Institute (FMI), and manages the SQF 1000 and SQF 2000 supplier codes. The SQF codes have seen considerable growth internationally over the past twelve months, and this conference will showcase retailers, suppliers and other stakeholders from both sides of the Pacific outlining case studies and developments in the SQF Program. Further information will be available on our website www.haccptown.com soon.

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