FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Course - Brighton
Date and time
Location
Adams County Extension Office (Rendezvous Room)
9755 Henderson Rd. Brighton, CO 80601Refund Policy
Description
The new FDA Preventive Controls for Human Food rule is intended to ensure safe manufacturing/processing, packing and holding of food products for human consumption in the United States. The regulation requires that certain activities must be completed or overseen by a “preventive controls qualified individual.”
One way to meet the requirements for a “preventive controls qualified individual” is to complete the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) Preventive Controls for Human Food Course. This course, developed by the FSPCA, is the “standardized curriculum” recognized by FDA. It will feature examples relevant to produce packinghouses covered by this rule; however, fresh-cut produce operations and other food facilities will benefit from this course, as well.
To successfully complete the course, a participant must be present for the entire delivery and actively participate in the exercises. Individuals who complete this training successfully will receive a “Preventive Controls Training Certificate” issued by the Institute for Food Safety and Health, the International Food Protection Training Institute and the Association of Food and Drug Officials.
This training -- which is geared for members of the produce industry -- is hosted by Western Growers in collaboration with UC Davis, the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. Dr. Trevor Suslow from UC Davis and PMA’s Dr. Jim Gorny will be teaching this course.
Registration Details:
Registration includes training materials and certificate, light breakfast, snacks and lunch. Members of the Produce Marketing Association, Western Growers and the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association will get a discounted price and have registration priority.
Register by January 25th to secure a spot, class size is limited
Cancellation Policy:
A cancelation fee of $ 35 will be charged if a cancelation request is received before January 25th, refunds will not be issued after this date.
FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Course
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Since 1926, Western Growers has represented local and regional family farmers growing fresh produce in Arizona, California, Colorado, and New Mexico. Our members provide half the nation’s fresh fruits, vegetables and tree nuts, including a third of America’s fresh organic produce. Some members also farm throughout the U.S. and in other countries so people have year-round access to nutritious food. For generations our members have provided variety and healthy choices as the first line of defense against obesity and disease. We grow the best medicine in the world.