Food safety training programs

These courses have been designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to assess and report on the conformance and effective implementation of food safety standard.

Food safety and hygiene are key for both businesses and consumers. When producing or supplying food for consumers, businesses have a duty of care to ensure safety during cleaning, food handling, storage, distribution and preparation. Therefore, it is essential that your employees have a good understanding of food safety standards and regulations, which contribute to appropriate work practices and continuous improvement.

You will obtain nationally and internationally recognized food safety certification

You can step up as a lead assessor/auditor for conducting third-party audits

Having an ISO auditor credential improves your career opportunities and your chances of promotion, higher pay and increased job portability

You will have the credibility to conduct internal audits for the food safety related standards

  • Trained over 3,00,000+ participants since the inception of SGS Academy India 
  • Our professors are certified scheme trainers approved by global and UK bodies
  • An SGS Accredited Training Certificate is considered a benchmark in industry-preferred global auditor qualification programs

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As a leader in professional training, we draw on years of worldwide experience to provide effective learning and development opportunities, nurture talent and enable continuous organizational progression.

SGS is a global training organization with extensive certification and training capabilities across all food safety categories. We are a designated UKCA Approved Body, recognized for having the highest benchmarks in the industry.

We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance. 

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ISO/FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System Internal Auditor Training Course 

Course Description:

This course has been developed by SGS for the benefit of clients wishing to understand how to internally audit against FSSC 22000 and its requirements. In April 2023, the scheme was updated from version 5.1 to version 6.


Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
  • Explain the structure of FSSC 22000 v6 and the role of the internal audit in the maintenance and improvement of food safety standards.
  • With regard to Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, explain the process-based FSMS model, and the role of internal audit in the maintenance and improvement of the FSMS
  • Explain the role and responsibilities of an Auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow-up an internal FSMS audit, in accordance with ISO 19011
Audience:
This course is designed for:
▪ Experienced food safety professionals with an understanding of the management systems approach to food safety

IRCA/CQI Accredited ISO/FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System Lead Auditor Training Course 

Course Description:

Learners who successfully complete this FSSC 22000 V5.1 / ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety management Systems Auditor / Lead Auditor Training Course will satisfy part of the formal training requirements for initial certification as a CQI / IRCA Certified FSMS lead auditor.

The aim of this course is to provide learners with the  knowledge and skills to perform first, second and third-party audits of FSMS against FSSC 22000 V5.1, in accordance with ISO 19011:2018, ISO/TS 22003 and ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, as applicable.

This course consists of 10 VILT sessions and the final examination. 

This course will enable you to: 

  • Understand the structure of FSSC v5 and the role of internal audits in the maintenance and improvement of food safety standards
  • Explain the prerequisite programs (PRPs) and additional requirements of FSSC v5
  • Recognize the process-based FSMS model for ISO 22000, with reference to the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, and the role of internal audits in the maintenance and improvement of an FSMS
  • Plan, conduct, report and follow up an internal audit as part of a FSMS based on FSSC V5, ISO 22000 and in accordance with ISO 19011

Are you looking for customized corporate training for your organization?

How can your personnel consistently acquire the up-to-date skills and knowledge they need, regardless of level or location? 

When it comes to tailored training, we can work with you to define your training needs and deliver customized training solutions to meet your exact learning requirements. Plus, with expert trainers that are experienced practitioners in their fields, our training moves beyond theory, giving you valuable real-world insights.Talk to us today about how SGS Academy can help you with your training requirements.

Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment training course

Description

The purpose of this course is to equip learners with the general awareness of Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessment, and to be able to conduct a vulnerability assessment that considers the three fundamental elements outlined in the Intentional Adulteration (IA) Rule.


Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will have the knowledge to:
  • Understand what a food defence plan is.
  • Understand Intentional Adulteration (IA) and why it is important.
  • Understand the purpose and requirements of Vulnerability Assessments (VA), including the VA steps:
              ▪ Preliminary steps
              ▪ Assemble a Food Defense Team
              ▪ Describe the product under Identify the Key Activity                  Types (KAT)
    evaluation
              ▪ Develop a process flow diagram
              ▪ Describe the process steps
  • Identify what an inside attacker is and the threats they pose.
  • Identify significant vulnerabilities of the four KATs.
  • Explain what the three fundamental elements are and identify how they should be evaluated.
  • Analyse and score the evaluations of the three fundamental elements.
  • Use this information to identify significant vulnerabilities.
  • Identify Actionable Process Steps using the Hybrid Approach:
  • Combining the Key Activity Types and the Three Fundamental Elements.
  • Minimise accessibility of the product to an inside attacker.
  • Reducing the ability of an inside attacker to contaminate the product.

Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)- Basic Level 1 & 2 and Advanced 3 & 4

Description

Understand how to reduce the risk of food safety hazards with the introduction to Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) training course from SGS.

Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) helps organizations to manage food safety hazards using a systematic preventive approach. This course will provide you with an introduction to HACCP and enable you to understand how it can help you to reduce the risk of food safety hazards in your business.

Objectives

This course will help you:

  • Understand how the HACCP helps food businesses reduce the risk of safety hazards in food
  • Familiarize yourself with HACCP terms and the importance of food safety and food hygiene
  • Develop and implement a HACCP plan based on the preliminary tasks and HACCP principles
  • Identify and effectively control the hazards in your organization relating to food safety

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Food safety equipment management

Course Description:

Food Safety Equipment Management is a strategic and systematic approach to identifying, preventing, and minimizing cross contamination and other foodborne hazards. It provides a basis for the effective management of an organisation’s food safety responsibilities. The fundamental goal of an organisation is to ensure that food production and provision is safe and of a sufficiently high quality.
This course aims to familiarise you with the fundamentals
of food safety equipment management.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
  • Develop an understanding of the range of issues
    surrounding equipment management in the food sector.
  • Understand equipment management strategies and their benefits to an organisation.
  • Develop and introduce controls and strategies to effectively manage equipment in the food sector.

Course content:

  • Introduction to food safety equipment management
    and maintenance.
  • A brief introduction to HACCP Controls and their
    relevance to Food Safety Equipment Management.
  • An overview of equipment maintenance.
  • An overview of Food Safety Management Systems(FSMS)
  • Food safety equipment management strategy.

Audience:

This course is designed for experienced food safety professionals, and those responsible for equipment maintenance and management in the food sector.

Duration: 0.5 Day 4 Hours

Allergen management

Course Description:

Many people have food allergies from which they experience adverse reactions to products that may have food allergens.
This course aims to familiarize you with the fundamentals
of food allergen management.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to: 

  • Identify and define food allergens.
  • Understand the concept of food allergen management.
  • Explain the benefits of an allergen management plan.
  • Implement and maintain an allergen management plan.

Course content:

  • Understanding what food allergens are and the
    concepts of allergen management. 
  • Understanding the difference between food allergy and
    food intolerance. 
  • The benefits of a food allergen management plan.
  • Implementing and maintaining a food allergen
    management plan.

Audience:

This course is designed for experienced food safety professionals with an understanding of food safety management principles.

Duration: 0.5 Day 4 Hours

Food loss and waste training course

FSSC 22000 v6 Introduction Training Course

FSSC 22000 v6 Transition Training Course

Food safety culture introduction training course

Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9: Sites Training

Course Description:

Food loss and waste refers to the significant amount of food that is lost or discarded at various stages of the food supply chain, from production and processing to distribution and consumption. This is a complex issue that has social, economic and environmental implications.
This course aims to familiarise you with the fundamentals of food loss and waste management.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to: 

  • Have a better understanding of the issues and impacts
    surrounding global food loss and waste.
  • Understand the benefits of managing food loss and
    waste.
  • Introduce controls and strategies to manage food loss and
    waste.

Course content:

  • Introduction to food loss and waste and an overview of
    global food loss and waste.
  • What is food loss and waste and what are the impacts.
  • An overview of global food loss and waste.
  • The benefits of reducing food loss and waste.
  • How organisations can manage food loss and waste.

Audience:

This course is designed for anyone in the food production, processing, supply or distribution sectors controlling or managing food loss and waste.

Duration: 0.5 Day 4 Hours

Course Description:

Learners who successfully complete this FSSC 22000 V6 Transition Training Course will gain the knowledge required to transition from V5.1 to V6 of FSSC 22000.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to: 

  • Gain awareness of the scope of the updated FSSC 22000 v6
  • Understand the relevant transitional changes from FSSC 22000 V5.1 to FSSC 22000 V6
  • Apply the relevant Version 6 changes to current practice

Audience:

This course is designed for 

  • Professionals looking to update their knowledge of FSSC 22000 Version 5.1 to FSSC 22000 Version 6 in order to apply that knowledge to their role of Auditor/Lead Auditor.
  • Food safety management representatives looking to update their knowledge of FSSC 22000 V5.1 to V6

Duration: 1 Day 8 Hours

Course Description:

This course has been developed by SGS for the benefit of clients wishing to understand the FSSC 22000 Certification Scheme and its requirements. In April 2023, the scheme was updated from version 5.1 to version 6.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
  • Introduce the FSSC 22000 Global Certification Scheme for Food Safety Management Systems.
  • Describe the history of the FSSC 22000 Certification Scheme.
  • Identify and review the specific requirements for Food Fraud Mitigation, Food Defence and Food Safety Culture

Audience: 

This course is designed for:

  • Experienced food safety professionals with an understanding of the management systems approach to food safety

Duration: 1 Day 8 Hours 45 Minutes

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to equip you with the knowledge and understanding of Food Safety Culture and its shared values, beliefs and norms that affect mindset and behavior towards food safety in, across and throughout an organization.

Course Content:
  • Introduction to the concept of a Food Safety Culture.
  • Developing a Food Safety Culture.
  • Implementing and monitoring a Food Safety Culture Programme.
  • Auditing a Food Safety Culture.
  • Food Safety Culture reporting.


Objectives

  • Explain the concept of food safety culture.
  • Discuss the development of a food safety culture.
  • Know the requirements to implement a food safety culture.
  • Be aware of the requirements of auditing a food safety culture.
  • Understand the uses and importance of food safety culture reporting tools
Course Description:




Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

Course content:


Audience:


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Food Safety Modernization Act Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (FSMA PCQI)- Human Food

Course Description

FSMA preventive controls qualified individual (PCQI) training from SGS – gain your FSPCA PCQI certificate for FDA FSMA preventive controls for human food. As an essential role within a food processing facility, the preventive controls qualified individual is crucial to the management and preparation of the food safety plan, validation of preventive controls and more. Become a preventive controls qualified individual by successfully completing this specialised training under a standardized curriculum that is recognized by FDA.

Objectives

We can help you:

  • Qualify as a preventive controls qualified individual
  • Gain your official FSPCA PCQI certificate, issued by the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) 
  • Take part in training developed by FSPCA, using the FDA-recognised standardized curriculum

Course topics include:

  • Food regulation overview 
  • Food safety plan overview 
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and other PRPs 
  • Biological food safety hazards 
  • Chemical, physical and economically motivated food safety hazards 
  • Preliminary steps in developing a food safety plan 
  • Resources for food safety plans 
  • Hazard analysis and preventive controls determination 
  • Process preventive controls 
  • Food allergen preventive controls 
  • Sanitation preventive controls 
  • Supply-chain preventive controls 
  • Verification and validation procedures 
  • Record keeping procedures 
  • Recall plan 
  • FSPCA regulation overview

Food Safety Modernization Act Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (FSMA PCQI) - Animal Food

Course Description:

Learn to become a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for animal food safety with SGS specialized training. This course is designed to equip you with the skills needed to manage and prepare food safety plans, validate preventive controls, and more within a food processing facility.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
  • Qualify as a PCQI for animal food and receive an official FSPCA PCQI certificate issued by the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO). 
  • The course aims to demonstrate that you meet the training requirements for PCQI Animal Food.

Course content:

  • Regulation and food safety plan overview.
  • Good manufacturing practices.
  • Hazard analysis.
  • Preventive controls determination, and more. 
  • It includes interactive group workshops, individual learning activities, and information sessions.

Audience:

This course is ideal for 

  • Individuals involved in preparing food safety plans, validating preventive controls, reviewing records, performing reanalysis of food safety plans, and other relevant activities related to food safety in a processing facility.

Duration: 2.5 Days

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ISO/FSSC 22000 training

Ensuring food is fit for consumption means maintaining control of quality and safety at every stage of production, not just on audit day. Achieving Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 and ISO 22000 can help create a culture that fosters continuous excellence. Our comprehensive range of FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000 training courses is designed to support your journey towards certification, equipping you with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel.

Take the next step in your food safety journey. Enroll in our training courses today and ensure your team is prepared to achieve and maintain the highest standards of food safety.

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Achieve FSMA compliance with expert training from SGS

The Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011 provides a robust legal framework for businesses operating in the U.S. food sector. SGS offers FSMA-accredited training schemes designed to prepare you for certification, covering all stages of the supply chain. Our courses can be delivered through various methods, across multiple countries and languages. With SGS’s extensive experience in food science and practice, we leverage our expertise using the latest methodologies. Investing in training with us ensures you receive the most rigorous standards from a world-leading testing and certification company.

 
Enhance your expertise and ensure compliance with FSMA. Enroll in our training courses today and take a significant step towards mastering food safety and modernization.

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SGS is an Approved Training Partner of BRCGS and facilitates a broad range of training schemes that prepare for certification with British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS), a nationally recognized organization guaranteeing quality control for brands and consumers. Having BRCGS qualifications are essential for many leading manufacturers, retailers and food service organizations.

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The BRCGS standard is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), which with the support of the world’s top retailers and food manufacturers, aims to harmonize international food safety standards. GFSI recognition means that you can use the BRCGS Global Standard to meet the requirements of these major players with a single, internationally recognized food safety management system.

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Narendra

Assistant Manager- QA

VAHDAM® India

I truly appreciate the support and guidance I received during the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 training program. It was an insightful and enriching experience. The course provided me with valuable knowledge that I can apply in my work. The trainers were professional, and the materials were comprehensive and easy to follow. Overall, it was a great learning experience.

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Vijay

Chief Executive Officer (Honorary)

IAPMC, UK

I am pleased to share that I have successfully obtained the ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor Certification, thanks to the exceptional training provided by SGS. The insightful sessions significantly enhanced my understanding of the subject, making the learning experience both comprehensive and valuable. I truly appreciate the expertise and support offered throughout the journey.

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Vijay Alfred, CEO - IAMPC, UK

I am pleased to share that I have successfully obtained the ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor Certification, thanks to the exceptional training provided by SGS. The insightful sessions significantly enhanced my understanding of the subject, making the learning experience both comprehensive and valuable. I truly appreciate the expertise and support offered throughout the journey. 

Narendra Verma, Assistant Manager - QA, VAHDAM® India

I truly appreciate the support and guidance I received during the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0 training program. It was an insightful and enriching experience. The course provided me with valuable knowledge that I can apply in my work. The trainers were professional, and the materials were comprehensive and easy to follow. Overall, it was a great learning experience.

Ashwini Shardul, Southern Enviro Engineers

The sessions and practical group exercises greatly enhanced my understanding of the subject, and I feel better equipped to apply the concepts in my professional endeavors. The trainer's expertise and engaging delivery made the learning experience truly valuable. My sincere thanks to Mr. Govind Pitre Sir. and the entire SGS team.

R Praveen Kumar, JPVL, Nigrie

After completing IMS training, I appreciate the thorough instruction provided, particularly the clear explanations and practical examples. The trainer's expertise and guidance made the material easy to understand and apply. Overall, a valuable learning experience.

Rashi Khatri, Gucci

The training was extremely helpful and engaging and the trainer helped in clarifying a lot of wrong notions on First-Aid.

M G Ganesh Kumar, Stanson Rubber Products

Excellent service. Very professional way of teaching and I really enjoyed learning the Lean six sigma black belt certification course. Thank you so much for these wonderful opportunities.

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