Issue 4 2010
 
Upcoming events for your diary
 

Allergen Bureau 2010 Conference | 15 April 2010 | Auckland - Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, Mt Wellington

The Allergen Bureau was established in 2005 as an initiative of the Australian Food & Grocery Council Allergen Forum, and operates within the Australian Food Safety Centre of Excellence on a membership basis. The overall objective of the Allergen Bureau is to share information and experience within the food industry on the management of food allergens to ensure consumers receive relevant, consistent and easy to understand information on food allergens. Each year the Allergen Bureau has been held conferences to address a variety issues relating to managing food allergens in the industry.

The Allergen Bureau is pleased to announce our 2010 industry conference will focus on the theme: Towards Consistent Food Labelling.

THE CONFERENCE will provide a great opportunity to find out the latest information on allergen management and the challenges for industry as well as a forum for the food industry to discuss issues associated with the Tools, the actual application by food industry members and their real life experiences, both the positives and the challenges as they begin the process of implementation.
 
Food Innovation, Product Development & Compliance Workshop | 26 May 2010 | Sydney - Courtyard by Marriott, Parramatta
*Please note date change due to public demand Please note date change due to public demand
 
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.
 
New Courses
 
Meeting WQA Ethical Standard Requirements | $385 | 15 March 2010 | Adelaide
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.
 
 
Implementing Effective Foreign Body Controls | $385 | 19 April 2010 | Adelaide

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.

 
Upcoming Courses
 
Internal Food Safety Auditor | $880 | 9-10 March 2010 | Adelaide
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 and Applications of HACCP for Produce | $880 | 11-12 March 2010 | Adelaide
A HACCP course specifically for produce suppliers
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.
 
 
Food Legislation and Labelling | $825 | 16-17 March 2010 | Adelaide
This course is aimed at managers who are responsible for meeting regulatory requirements and for auditors, to gain knowledge of food regulations in Australia. All Food Safety Quality Assurance Standards require that legislation must be met. Do you know the legislation?
 
 
Food Engineering for Non Engineers | $495 | 18 March 2010 | Adelaide
Aimed at QA managers and production personnel who have no knowledge of equipment and machinery and how it can impact on food safety.
 
 
WQA and HACCP | $990 | 23-25 March 2010 | Adelaide

A must for Woolworths Trade Partners.
The Woolworths Quality Assurance Standard (WQA) requires that at least one person employed by the trade partner must have attended formal HACCP training. This course has now been upgraded to provide an in-depth understanding of HACCP Principles and their applications within WQA trade partner sites. It also covers all other the requirements of the newly launched version 6 of WQA and is aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the additional requirements.

 
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 & Verification (1 day), GMP for Shop-Floor Staff (half day) and Food safety for Engineering and Maintenance Staff (half day).
 
2010 Training Schedule

ADELAIDE , SA

MAR
APR
MAY
JUN

 PRICE

Allergen Labelling - VITAL Tool only

-
-
-
-

$275

Allergen Manufacturers for Food Manufacturers (inc VITAL)

-
-
-
-

$440

Coles Auditor

-
-
-
-

$825

Food Engineering for Non Engineers

18
-
-
-

$495

Food Legislation and Labelling
16-17
-
-
-
$825

Food Microbiology for Non Microbiologists

-
-
-
8

$550

Food Safety QA Management

29-30
-
-
-

$880

Food Safety QA Management - Advanced

-
28-30
-
-

$990

HACCP Update
-
12
-
-
$495
Implementing Effective Foreign Body Controls
-
19
-
-
$385

Internal Food Safety Auditor

9-10
-
-
-

$880

Introduction to Food Safety and HACCP Awareness

-
13
-
-

$495

Lead Food Safety Auditor

-
-
-
9-10

$2145

Meeting WQA Ethical Standard Requirements
15
-
-
11
$385
Migrating Millions - managing high risk food processing
-
23
-
-
$440

Principles and Applications of HACCP

-
-
20-22
-

$990

Principles and Applications of HACCP for Produce

11-12
-
-
-

$880

SQF1000 Implementation

31-1
-
-
-

$825

SQF2000 Implementation

-
14-15
-
-

$825

WQA and HACCP
23-25
-
-
-

$990

 
View this newsletter online

To unsubscribe, please reply with 'Remove' in the subject. Please allow 28 days for this request to be actioned. This email contains information which is confidential and copyright of Advancing Food Safety Pty Ltd or a third party. The intended recipient of this e-mail may only use, reproduce, disclose or distribute the information contained in this email and any attached files with Advancing Food Safety's permission. If you are not the intended recipient please delete and destroy all copies and notify Advancing Food Safety immediately on 02 9898 0344. This footnote also confirms that this e-mail has been scanned for the presence of computer viruses using Symantec Anti virus software. Advancing Food Safety respects your privacy. Your details have not, and will not, be disclosed to a third party without consent. If you have any concerns with the privacy of your information, please e-mail info@haccptown.com.

Advancing Food Safety Pty Ltd | ABN 44 077 766 977 | PO Box 29 Oatlands NSW 2117 Australia
Phone 02 9898 0344 | Fax 02 9898 0564 | Email info@haccptown.com