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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
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UID:34027-1747008000-1747353599@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:TAG Attending Food Safety Summit
DESCRIPTION:Come join TAG at the Food Safety Summit in Rosemont\, Illinois. We will have a variety of Account Managers and Subject Matter Experts eager to converse at booth 513. \nLearn more here!
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/tag-attending-food-safety-summit/
LOCATION:Donald E Stephens Convention Center\, 5555 N. River Road\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250425T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T184156Z
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SUMMARY:Tariffs\, Testing\, and Trust: How Economic Pressures Are Changing Food Safety
DESCRIPTION:Inflation and economic policies\, like tariffs\, can force manufacturers to adjust their sourcing strategies which may lead to increased food safety risks. \n  \n\n\n\nJoin TAG’s Executive Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs\, Ben Miller\, who will discuss how food companies can re-evaluate their food safety programs – from supplier quality to workforce management – amidst rising costs and regulatory shifts. In this session we’ll review: \n  \n\n\n\n\nWhere economic disruptions can weaken food safety\n\n\n\nWhat control points should be reviewed and updated\n\n\n\nHow to strengthen supplier evaluation\, testing\, and verification programs\n\n\n\nThe role of customers in setting food safety expectations\n\n\n\n\n  \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/tariffs-testing-and-trust-how-economic-pressures-are-changing-food-safety/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20250324T141406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T141447Z
UID:34034-1745452800-1745711999@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:TAG Attending AFI Conference
DESCRIPTION:TAG’s Christopher Snabes\, Director of Food Safety\, will be attending the 2025 AFI Annual Convention on April 24-26\, 2025. Be sure to stop by the TAG booth to discuss all things food safety! \nLearn more here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/tag-attending-afi-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250423T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250423T134500
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20250404T152311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T180000Z
UID:34132-1745409600-1745415900@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Food Safety Supply Chain Management Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Although the FSMA 204 compliance date has been extended\, there remains global momentum for traceability\, with many downstream suppliers still requiring full traceability plans\, consumers pushing for transparency\, and businesses discovering unexpected benefits – providing cause for businesses to continue their drive to compliance without pause. The extension has provided time to develop and fine-tune a robust\, industry interoperable program. \nRegardless of the regulation\, a good traceability plan enhances brand reputation\, operational efficiency\, and risk management. Simply\, it’s good business. \nJoin TAG for a virtual conference where you will learn the best practices of companies well into FSMA 204 compliance\, potential pitfalls that you might encounter\, how to navigate the complexities of FSMA compliance\, and finally\, how to achieve end-to-end traceability across your supply chain. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/food-safety-supply-chain-management-virtual-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250417
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20250210T200217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T192748Z
UID:33790-1744588800-1744847999@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Virtual FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Participant Course Version 2.0
DESCRIPTION:The Current Good Manufacturing Practice\, Hazard Analysis\, and Risk‐based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation (referred to as the Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation) 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 by a “preventive controls qualified individual.” This course\, developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA)\, is the “standardized curriculum” recognized by FDA; successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a “preventive controls qualified individual.” \nTAG is offering a virtual FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Participant Course Version 2.0 on April 14-16\, 2025 delivered by Senior Advisor of Food Safety\, Ruth Petran\, and Director of Food Safety\, Sam Davidson. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion after successful completion of the training. \n$875 per person plus course materials and shipping fees. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/virtual-fspca-preventive-controls-for-human-food-participant-course-version-2-0/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250410T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250410T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20250304T192913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T192913Z
UID:33896-1744277400-1744281000@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Lessons Learnt from Product Recalls in 2024
DESCRIPTION:In 2024\, Canada experienced several product recalls. What can safety and QA experts learn to avoid falling short of safety standards? Join TAG’s EVP of Regulatory Affairs\, Cameron Prince\, as he discusses creating a roadmap to: \n\nAssess the increased risks associated with complex supply chains and identify ways to mitigate them\nExplore the reasons for recent recalls to avoid common pitfalls and issues\nImplement best practices for managing recalls quickly and effectively\n\nLearn more here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/lessons-learnt-from-product-recalls-in-2024/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250411
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20250304T192338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T170713Z
UID:33892-1744156800-1744329599@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:TAG Canada Attending Canadian Summit on Food Safety
DESCRIPTION:TAG Canada will be attending the Canadian Summit on Food Safety in Toronto\, Ontario\, on April 9-10\, 2025. Are you importing or exporting\, or have food safety questions? Be sure to stop by TAG’s booth #5 to talk with our Food Safety Experts! \nLearn more here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/tag-canada-attending-canadian-summit-on-food-safety/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250328T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20250319T181816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T192809Z
UID:33972-1743163200-1743166800@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Beyond Trust: Holding Suppliers Accountable for Compliance
DESCRIPTION:Food & beverage manufacturers are under increasing pressure to obtain needed supplier data to meet regulatory\, certification\, and customer requirements. With many long-established supplier relationships\, how should manufacturers be collaborating with suppliers to help reduce food safety risk\, and establish proof of end-to-end food safety? \nJoin TAG’s Executive VP of Regulatory Affairs\, Cameron Prince\, to learn methods to receive timely and accurate compliance data from across the supply chain\, and to proactively monitor supplier food safety risks. \nKey Takeaways Include: \n\nRecent FDA guidance on supplier control management\nHow to improve supplier data access for compliance requirements\nBest practices for supplier training and ongoing monitoring\nSteps to ensure FSQA has a voice in supplier selection\n\nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/beyond-trust-holding-suppliers-accountable-for-compliance/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250327
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20250210T203932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T192817Z
UID:33793-1742774400-1743033599@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Virtual IA Vulnerability Assessment Training
DESCRIPTION:To fulfill the requirements of FSMA’s Intentional Adulteration (IA) Rule\, food facilities must develop and maintain a written Food Defense Plan (FDP). This FDP must be written by a Food Defense Qualified Individual (FDQI). Included in the requirements for the written FDP is a vulnerability assessment (VA) for each facility. \nTo assist FDQIs in the development of the written FDP\, TAG is offering a virtual IA VA training from March 25-26\, 2025. TAG’s training\, delivered by Director of Food Safety\, Christopher Snabes\, and Senior Director of Food Safety\, Mary Hoffman\, follows the standardized curriculum developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) and recognized by the FDA. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for the “FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessments\,” using the Three Fundamental Elements approach\, upon successful completion of the training. \nRequired pre-requisite training: KAT and Mitigation Training courses are required to be taken prior to this training and will be offered on March 24\, 2025. \n*$595 per person plus training materials and shipping fees. An additional $50 per person for the pre-requisite training. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/virtual-ia-vulnerability-assessment-training-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250228T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20250219T183505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T192826Z
UID:33852-1740744000-1740747600@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:The Cost of Quality: Reducing Risk to Protect Customer Relationships
DESCRIPTION:When it comes to food safety and quality processes\, a missed step can be costly. \nAudit failures\, recalls\, and supplier compliance issues don’t just hurt operations\, they can tarnish your brand and put customer relationships at risk. \nJoin TAG’s Director of Food Safety\, Lacey Keesee\, for a webinar where she will share examples of what processes you can improve today to not only ensure food safety compliance but drive down the total cost of quality. \nKey Takeaways Include: \n\nThe hidden costs of poor quality and food safety failures\nWhere supplier compliance and traceability can impact risk\nWhat food safety metrics help to drive down overall costs\nWhat tools manufacturers are adopting to improve compliance and process efficiencies\n\nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/the-cost-of-quality-reducing-risk-to-protect-customer-relationships/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250206
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20250108T011503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T011739Z
UID:33654-1738540800-1738799999@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Virtual FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Participant Course Version 2.0
DESCRIPTION:The Current Good Manufacturing Practice\, Hazard Analysis\, and Risk‐based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation (referred to as the Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation) 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 by a “preventive controls qualified individual.” This course\, developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA)\, is the “standardized curriculum” recognized by FDA; successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a “preventive controls qualified individual.” \nTAG is offering a virtual FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Participant Course Version 2.0 on February 3-5\, 2025 delivered by Senior Director of Food Safety\, Mary Hoffman\, and Senior Manager of Food Safety\, Dr. Lily Yang. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion after successful completion of the training. \n$875 per person plus course materials and shipping fees. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/33654/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250131T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20250124T193721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T193721Z
UID:33733-1738324800-1738328400@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:FSMA Friday: Stepping into 2025: Food Safety Changes and Insights
DESCRIPTION:As we step into a new year\, what shifts in FSMA requirements can food manufacturers\, processors\, and distributors expect? \nJoin TAG’s Executive Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs\, Dr. Ben Miller\, who will share his views on what food safety regulations and industry trends are being tracked to roll out or continue in 2025\, along with advice on how to prioritize and what to prepare. \nKey Topics Include: \n\nRealities of the FSMA 204 Food Traceability Rule within the food supply chain\nThe state of the FDA’s Intentional Adulteration Rule enforcement\nImpact status of the Supreme Court’s 2024 Chevron Deference ruling\nEmerging risks related to pesticide regulations and chemical residues\nPredictions on FDA leadership changes and regulatory priorities for the coming year\n\nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/fsma-friday-stepping-into-2025-food-safety-changes-and-insights/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250402
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20250114T184728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T192837Z
UID:33696-1735689600-1743551999@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Podcast Episode: Challenges Faced by Exporters to the US Under FSVP
DESCRIPTION:Join TAG’s Director of Food Safety\, Christopher Snabes\, for a podcast episode where he discusses challenges faced by exporters to the US under FSVP. In the podcast\, you will find answers to questions such as: What would be the essential point of the FSVP program that the exporter of food to the U.S. should understand? What are the main reasons for “food recalls” when exporting? and more. \nListen here!
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/challenges-faced-by-exporters-to-the-us-under-fsvp/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241218T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20241202T184527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T192849Z
UID:33447-1734537600-1734541200@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:It's 5 o'clock Somewhere!
DESCRIPTION:TAG’s EVP of Regulatory & Scientific Affairs\, Dr. Ben Miller\, and Leavitt Partners’\, Eric Marshall\, will be joining Food Safety Tech’s Content Director & Founder\, Rick Biros\, for a Happy Hour podinar about food safety and quality. They will be chatting about the FDA’s FSMA 204 Traceability Rule and explore how the groundbreaking Partnership for Food Traceability (PFT) is leading the way in helping companies and regulators prepare for the new rule. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/its-5-oclock-somewhere-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241212T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20241105T184731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T192857Z
UID:33300-1734013800-1734017400@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Chevron Deference and the Food Industry
DESCRIPTION:The Chevron doctrine was founded in the 1984 Supreme Court decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. That decision stated that if federal legislation is ambiguous or leaves an administrative gap\, the courts must defer to a regulatory agency’s interpretation if that interpretation is reasonable. In the majority decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondi\, the Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling that concluded that this type of judicial deference to a regulatory agency is inconsistent with the Administrative Procedures Act (APA)\, which requires the reviewing court to determine the meaning of the law. While the Court did overturn Chevron deference\, it left in place cases like Skidmore v. Swift\, which say that an agency interpretation may be due some amount of respect; however\, it is unclear what agency actions will garner respect from courts during review. \nLearning Objectives:\n– The potential implications of Loper Bright overturning Chevron deference for the food industry\n– The response from industry and/or consumer groups since Loper Bright was decided\n– Other court decisions that have affected and/or will affect Chevron deference\n– How we may expect this to affect agency rulemaking going forward \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/chevron-deference-and-the-food-industry/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241209T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20241016T194707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T193024Z
UID:33230-1733731200-1733850000@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:FSVP QI Training: Don’t Get 483’d by Your FSVP
DESCRIPTION:Under the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) rule of FSMA\, a qualified individual (QI) must develop and maintain a FSVP as well as perform certain risk-based activities to verify that a food to be imported to the U.S. was produced in a manner that meets U.S. food safety standards. This TAG delivered course will provide participants with the education and training needed to become a QI and develop and implement an FSVP to keep you safe from 483s. \nTo assist in your FSVP development\, TAG is offering a virtual FSVP QI training on December 9-10\, 2024 delivered by Director of Food Safety\, Christopher Snabes. TAG training follows the standardized curriculum developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) and recognized by the FDA. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the training. \n*$750 per person plus training materials and shipping fees. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/fsvp-qi-training-dont-get-483d-by-your-fsvp-7/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241122T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20241112T191721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T192906Z
UID:33342-1732276800-1732280400@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:The Hidden Risks of Once-a-Year Food Safety Audits
DESCRIPTION:An annual food safety audit may provide a snapshot of compliance\, but how do you know that you are meeting all food safety regulations year-round? By conducting regular internal audits\, you will have the confidence that you are continuously meeting food safety standards from government bodies (FDA\, USDA\, etc.)\, GFSI recognized certifications (SQF\, BRC\, etc.)\, and your customer food safety requirements. \nJoin TAG’s Executive VP of Regulatory Affairs\, Cameron Prince\, who will share his 5 recommended steps for building and executing regular internal food safety audits that help build a stronger culture of food safety across your facility\, and prevent costly risks. \nIn addition\, you’ll learn: \n• What the potential ROI is for conducting regular internal audits \n• How to ensure thorough internal audits without overwhelming your FSQA team \n• Tips to develop cross-functional training and collaboration \n• What’s required for effective preventive actions \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/33342/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241115
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20240827T174031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T195810Z
UID:32897-1731369600-1731628799@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Human Food PCQI Training
DESCRIPTION:FSMA requires that food facilities have their Preventive Controls Rule for Human Food-mandated Food Safety Plan written and overseen by at least one Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI). The PCQI must have successfully completed adequate training or be otherwise qualified through job experience. \nTAG is offering a virtual Human Food PCQI training on November 12-14\, 2024 delivered by Director of Food Safety\, Sam Davidson and Senior Manager of Food Safety\, Kate McInnes. TAG training follows the standardized curriculum developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) and recognized by the FDA. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion after successful completion of the training. \n*$795 per person plus training materials and shipping fees. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/virtual-pcqi-training/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241114
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20240909T153302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T180042Z
UID:32993-1731283200-1731542399@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Virtual IA Vulnerability Assessment Training
DESCRIPTION:To fulfill the requirements of FSMA’s Intentional Adulteration (IA) Rule\, food facilities must develop and maintain a written Food Defense Plan (FDP). This FDP must be written by a Food Defense Qualified Individual (FDQI). Included in the requirements for the written FDP is a vulnerability assessment (VA) for each facility. \nTo assist FDQIs in the development of the written FDP\, TAG is offering a virtual IA VA training from November 12-13\, 2024. TAG’s training\, delivered by Director of Food Safety\, Christopher Snabes\, and Senior Manager of Food Safety\, Dr. Angela Ferelli Gruber\, follows the standardized curriculum developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) and recognized by the FDA. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for the “FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessments\,” using the Three Fundamental Elements approach\, upon successful completion of the training. \nRequired pre-requisite training: KAT and Mitigation Training courses are required to be taken prior to this training and will be offered on November 11\, 2024. \n*$595 per person plus training materials and shipping fees. An additional $50 per person for the pre-requisite training. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/virtual-ia-vulnerability-assessment-training-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241025T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20241016T182955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T192931Z
UID:33227-1729857600-1729861200@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:From Crisis to Confidence: How to Prepare for Stress-Free Audits
DESCRIPTION:When it comes to preparing for a food safety audit – especially an unannounced one – those responsible for food safety and quality are often left to shoulder the burden alone. As these roles are needed on the plant floor\, audit preparation might become a last-minute scramble resulting in non-compliances that could disrupt operations. \nJoin TAG’s Director of Food Safety\, Ranjeet Klair\, as she explains how food manufacturers can create simplified processes that enable year-round audit readiness. \nIn this webinar\, Food Safety Managers\, Quality Control teams\, Operations leaders\, and F&B executives will learn how to: \n• Develop cross-functional involvement to ease the burden on food safety teams \n• Build a structured\, ongoing project\, around audit preparedness \n• Simplify required documentation and consolidate data \n• Plan for unannounced audits from regulators or customers \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/from-crisis-to-confidence-how-to-prepare-for-stress-free-audits/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241020T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20241001T185346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T192915Z
UID:33132-1729411200-1729616400@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Food Safety Consortium 2024
DESCRIPTION:TAG’s EVP of Regulatory Affairs\, Cameron Prince\, and EVP of Regulatory & Scientific Affairs\, Dr. Ben Miller\, will be at the Food Safety Consortium from October 20-22\, 2024. They will be participating in the following sessions: \n\nCTEs and KDEs and TLCs (oh my!). Are You Dealing with a Traceability Rule Fear Factor? on 10/21 at 3:30-4:15pm EST\nUsing a Food Safety Culture “GPS” to Determine Where You Are and Where You Need to Go on 10/22 at 11:15am-12pm EST\nAligning the Industry through a New Public-Private Partnership for Traceability on 10/22 at 1:45-2:30pm EST\n\nLearn more here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/food-safety-consortium-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240927T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20240925T191211Z
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SUMMARY:Supplier Management: Better Relationships & FSMA Compliance
DESCRIPTION:From acquiring timely compliance information to managing inconsistent data formats: When it comes to supplier management and FSMA\, many food manufacturers are struggling. \nJoin Sam Davidson\, Director of Food Safety at The Acheson Group\, who will describe how to overcome supplier management issues and build stronger supplier relationships to ensure FSMA compliance. Discussion points include: \n\nReviewing supplier food safety plans\, conducting audits\, and requiring proof of compliance\nWhere technology helps streamline supplier verifications and audit-readiness\nHow to collaborate with suppliers on what information is expected and when\nTips for handling suppliers if goods arrive damaged or fail quality checks\n\nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/supplier-management-better-relationships-fsma-compliance/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240925T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240925T164500
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20240801T182206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T192923Z
UID:32605-1727271000-1727282700@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Global Policy & Regulatory Trends
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/global-policy-regulatory-trends/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240911T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240911T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20240821T142639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T192943Z
UID:32831-1726045200-1726048800@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Food Allergy Considerations: What We Know and What We May Not Know but Need to!
DESCRIPTION:Join TAG’s Senior Advisor of Food Safety\, Dr. Ruth Petran at the New York State Association for Food Protection. Ruth will be speaking about Food Allergy Considerations: What We Know and What We May Not Know but Need to! \nLearn more here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/food-allergy-considerations-what-we-know-and-what-we-may-not-know-but-need-to/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240830T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240830T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20240815T184543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T193010Z
UID:32790-1725019200-1725022800@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Chevron Deference Decision: The State of Food Safety Regulations
DESCRIPTION:Following the Supreme Court’s decision to end Chevron Deference\, there are a lot of questions surrounding food safety regulation enforcement\, including the FSMA Food Traceability Rule (FSMA 204). \nJoin TAG’s Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel\, Eric Edmunds\, who will discuss the potential impacts of this ruling\, common challenges food and beverage manufacturers still face in meeting FSMA 204 compliance (which is not going away)\, and what food traceability resources you can tap into to stay current. \nKey takeaways include: \n• How the Chevron Deference decision impacts current and future food safety regulations \n• Tips for capturing and centralizing traceability data for easier access and audit preparedness \n• Working with suppliers and distributors to obtain the correct compliance data \n• Who should take part in food safety and traceability planning\, beyond the food safety role \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/32790/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240830T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240830T083000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20240821T140550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T193017Z
UID:32828-1725003000-1725006600@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Allergen Awareness: Navigating Global Regulations and Safety Standards
DESCRIPTION:Join TAG’s Director of Food Safety\, Ranjeet Klair\, for a free webinar on Allergen Awareness: Navigating Global Regulations and Safety Standards. This webinar is your chance to learn how to manage allergens and comply with international standards effectively. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/allergen-awareness-navigating-global-regulations-and-safety-standards/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240822T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240822T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20240813T182301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T193000Z
UID:32726-1724346000-1724349600@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:It's 5 o'clock Somewhere!
DESCRIPTION:Join TAG’s President & CEO\, Dr. David Acheson\, and Food Safety Tech’s Content Director & Founder\, Rick Biros\, for a Happy Hour podinar about food safety and quality. They will look back at FSMA\, how it has evolved\, and discuss the future FSQA risks and challenges. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/its-5-oclock-somewhere/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240815T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240815T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20240801T020849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T192952Z
UID:32586-1723723200-1723726800@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Partnership for Food Traceability
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Partnership for Food Traceability\, a new public-private partnership (PPP) with the FDA\, is launching to harmonize food traceability efforts throughout the supply chain and between sectors. Join the organizations that have developed this new PPP for a webinar to learn more! \nDuring this informational webinar\, we will discuss the role and value of the PPP\, its scope of work\, the partnership’s structure\, and how stakeholders can get involved. \nWe invite all stakeholders to join the discussion and learn more about the Partnership for Food Traceability! \nAugust 15 from 12-1 pm EST \n  \n			\n									Register here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/webinar-partnership-for-food-traceability/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240810
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20240801T174956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T174248Z
UID:32153-1722902400-1723247999@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Human Food PCQI Training
DESCRIPTION:FSMA requires that food facilities have their Preventive Controls Rule for Human Food-mandated Food Safety Plan written and overseen by at least one Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI). The PCQI must have successfully completed adequate training or be otherwise qualified through job experience. \nTAG is offering a virtual Human Food PCQI training on August 6-9\, 2024 delivered by Senior Advisor of Food Safety\, Dr. Ruth Petran\, and Director of Food Safety\, Sam Davidson. TAG training follows the standardized curriculum developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) and recognized by the FDA. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion after successful completion of the training. \n*$795 per person plus training materials and shipping fees. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/32153/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240726T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T160810
CREATED:20240723T171519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T171803Z
UID:32527-1721995200-1721998800@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:FSMA Friday: The New FDA Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Rule: Industry Impact and Steps for Compliance
DESCRIPTION:The FDA’s recent finalized Agricultural Water Rule for pre-harvest water marks a significant shift in produce safety regulations. But what specifically does this rule require from businesses within the food and beverage supply chain? \nJoin TAG’s Senior Manager of Food Safety\, Dr. Angela Ferelli-Gruber\, as she discusses what this rule is\, its impact on farmers\, food manufacturers\, and restaurants that grow\, process\, or source raw produce\, and next steps to help meet requirement deadlines. \nKey points she’ll discuss include: \n\nWhat the FDA Agricultural Water Rule is and how will it affect your food safety plans\nRisk assessments and possible mitigation measures for you and your suppliers\nAvailable resources and guidance to help you through the compliance process\n\nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/32527/
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