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SUMMARY:Sustainable Protein Forum Session by Dr. David Acheson
DESCRIPTION:During this session we will discuss some of the risks to be thinking about in relation to sustainable proteins. This will include unanticipated public health risks\, new regulatory risks\, and potential reputational and communicational challenges. This will all be discussed in the context of business opportunities and how to stay out in front of the potential risks that may emerge when going to market. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/sustainable-protein-forum-session-by-dr-david-acheson/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240426T120000
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UID:30189-1714132800-1714136400@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Mastering the Unannounced Regulatory Inspection
DESCRIPTION:An unannounced inspection from the FDA – or other regulatory agency – could result in uncertainty and anxiety within your team. If someone does not clearly understand what the inspector is looking for\, or can’t produce what is being asked of them\, these mishaps might place the inspection at risk. \nJoin TAG’s Senior Director of Food Safety\, Mary Hoffman\, for a webinar where you’ll learn what critical areas to prepare for should an unexpected regulatory inspection occur\, along with training tips to help empower your team to navigate inspections with confidence. Discussion items include: \n\nUnderstanding the scope of the inspection\nCritical documents that should be prepared\nManagement and training processes to ensure an “always-ready” culture\nPlanning tips to know who is responsible for what and when\n\nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/webinar-mastering-the-unannounced-regulatory-inspection/
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CREATED:20240325T155409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T155409Z
UID:29513-1713945600-1714064400@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:TAG at Canadian Food Safety Summit
DESCRIPTION:Look for TAG at this year’s 18th annual Canadian Food Safety Summit conference! Located in Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, on April 24 and 25. \nRegister here!
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/tag-at-canadian-food-safety-summit/
LOCATION:Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240418
DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T222236Z
UID:28525-1713139200-1713398399@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 April 16-17\, 2024. TAG’s training\, delivered by Director of Food Safety\, Christopher Snabes\, and Chief Scientific Officer\, Dr. Rolando Gonzalez\, 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 April 15\, 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-3/
CATEGORIES:TAG Virtual IA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240329T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240329T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20240312T165729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T165729Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Preparing for the FDA's Enforcement of the Intentional Adulteration Rule
DESCRIPTION:Enforcement of the FDA’s Intentional Adulteration (IA) Rule is anticipated to begin by late summer or early fall. This includes all human FDA regulated foods\, including those facilities that follow existing FDA regulations normally outside the realm of FSMA such as manufacturers of Acidified Foods\, Bottled Water\, Dietary Supplements\, Farms that produce Milk\, Infant Formula\, Juice HACCP\, LACFs and Seafood HACCP. \nDesigned to identify those significant steps\, points\, or procedures and reduce the risk of wide-scale public health harm\, i.e.\, mass casualties\, resulting from intentionally adulterated human foods at the manufacturing level\, enforcement of this rule WILL be different from other FDA regulations. \nJoin TAG’s Director of Food Safety\, Christopher Snabes\, a leading instructor of the IA rule\, who will explain the purpose\, intent\, and unique enforcement of the IA Rule. You will learn the relationship between food safety and food defense requirements – including what could result in a Form 483a – and how the IA Rule expands across the supply chain\, both domestically and abroad. \nLearn essential tips to help you prepare ahead of a FSMA Food Defense audit\, what the FDA expects a facility to have in a written food defense plan\, and how to train your teams to identify Actionable Process Steps (APS) and proactively mitigate risks\, including required management components. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/webinar-preparing-for-the-fdas-enforcement-of-the-intentional-adulteration-rule/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240314
DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20240116T005901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T203823Z
UID:28478-1710115200-1710374399@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 March 11-13\, 2024 delivered by Senior Advisor of Food Safety\, Dr. Ruth Petran\, and Senior Food Safety Manager\, 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-human-food-pcqi-training-9/
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DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20240206T151336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T151336Z
UID:28969-1709294400-1709298000@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Free Webinar from IFT: Decoding GRAS: Regulatory Understanding in the New Product Development Process-Live Webinar
DESCRIPTION:TAG’s Senior Advisor\, Steve Gendel is conducting a free webinar that is being offered by IFT as a primer to Pre-IFT First Short Course being offered in mid-July. The webinar is titled “Decoding GRAS: Regulatory Understanding in the New Product Development Process-Live Webinar.” The primer webinar is being offered on March 1\, from 12 -1 pm CST.
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/free-webinar-from-ift-decoding-gras-regulatory-understanding-in-the-new-product-development-process-live-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240223T120000
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CREATED:20240216T213732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T213732Z
UID:29106-1708689600-1708693200@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Impact and Implementation: Understanding the New PCHF Analysis Guidance
DESCRIPTION:The FDA has finally released an update to the Preventive Controls/Human Foods Rule draft guidance\, including a revised Appendix 1: Known or reasonably foreseeable hazards. \nThis means clearer steps to identify potential dangers in your food products. \nBut what’s changed? The new Appendix 1 now includes a listing of potential biological and chemical hazards for 16 different food types. Plus\, it clarifies the importance of considering process-related hazards too. Think of it as your personalized starting point for the Hazard Analysis process\, a crucial step in ensuring food safety. \nJoin TAG’s Senior Advisor of Food Safety\, Dr. Ruth Petran\, to explore these changes\, and dive into best practices for implementing them. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/webinar-impact-and-implementation-understanding-the-new-pchf-analysis-guidance/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20240220T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20240220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20240125T203432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T150957Z
UID:28550-1708430400-1708434000@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Food Traceability - Public-Private Governing Body
DESCRIPTION:Leavitt Partners and The Acheson Group are hosting an informational webinar on February 20th to discuss the launch of a governing body to align industry for implementation of enhanced food traceability\, which is required under Section 204 of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). \nFor more information: Food Trace One-Pager \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/food-traceability-public-private-governing-body/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Krasnoyarsk:20240129T133000
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DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20240125T203052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T203832Z
UID:28547-1706535000-1706535000@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Are you ready for USDA's new "Strengthening Organic Enforcement" (SOE) rule?
DESCRIPTION:Join TAG’s Dr. Ben Miller and ReposiTrak as they discuss USDA’s new Organic Enforcement rule!
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/are-you-ready-for-usdas-new-strengthening-organic-enforcement-soe-rule/
LOCATION:Zoom\, 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20240122T142619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T142619Z
UID:28520-1706270400-1706274000@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Exploring the Buzz: Opportunities and Challenges in the Rise of Alternative Foods
DESCRIPTION:As consumer preferences for environmentally friendly options increase\, shifting towards alternative foods – such as insect-based ingredients – means both opportunities and challenges for food manufacturers. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll discuss the emerging trend toward adopting alternative food and ingredients in North American manufacturing\, what food safety regulators and certification programs might be impacted\, and how you can prepare. \n\nBenefits for alternative food products\, from consumer demand\, to sustainability\nManaging the risks\, from testing to labeling\nFood safety guidance and future requirements\n\nJoin TAG’s Senior Manager of Food Safety\, Kate McInnes\, while she discusses the opportunities and challenges of alternative foods. \nRegister today:  https://link.achesongroup.com/kate-fsma-friday
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/exploring-the-buzz-opportunities-and-challenges-in-the-rise-of-alternative-foods/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231215T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20231212T231845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T232802Z
UID:28284-1702641600-1702645200@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Using Monthly Inspections as a Tool for Pre-Requisite Program Verification
DESCRIPTION:Most food manufacturers conduct regular internal inspections to verify FSMA or GFSI requirements are being met – BUT\, why then do so many struggle to assess the monthly health of their food safety programs? \nJoin Join TAG’s Senior Advisor of Food Safety\, Richard Simmons\, to learn how to identify and correct weaknesses in the verification processes to accurately monitor facility and hygiene program effectiveness\, and what tools can help streamline both internal and external audits. \nIn this webinar you will learn specific tools to help you: \n\nIdentify gaps in your Prerequisite Programs\, and how build in more controls\nShare pertinent food safety data during regular management meetings\nEnsure data is ready for annual verification of programs and auditor\n\nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/using-monthly-inspections-as-a-tool-for-pre-requisite-program-verification/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231214
DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20231009T165717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T154900Z
UID:27631-1702252800-1702511999@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 December 11-13\, 2023 delivered by Senior Advisor of Food Safety\, Dr. Ruth Petran\, and Senior Manager of Food Safety\, Dr. Lily Yang. 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-human-food-pcqi-training-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20231110T163754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T163754Z
UID:27958-1700222400-1700226000@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Achieving Food Safety Culture Maturity: From Audit-Readiness to Business Success
DESCRIPTION:Food safety audits\, whether for FDA compliance\, GFSI certification\, or meeting requirements from a key customer\, often require significant time (sometimes months) and resources to prepare for – But it doesn’t have to. \nJoin TAG’s Chief Scientific Officer\, Rolando González\, as he dives into what is needed to mature your company’s food safety culture to truly be audit-ready all the time. Understand what business growth benefits your company can realize if done properly\, and gain practical tips to influence others outside of the food safety and quality function to continuously support food safety goals. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/achieving-food-safety-culture-maturity-from-audit-readiness-to-business-success/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231113T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231113T141500
DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20231101T152345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T154851Z
UID:27768-1699880400-1699884900@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Navigating Media Responses to "Poisoned" and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Register here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/navigating-media-responses-to-poisoned-and-beyond/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20231018T155322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T155023Z
UID:27665-1699534800-1699538400@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: A Holistic Approach to Understanding and Improving Food Safety Culture
DESCRIPTION:A Holistic Approach to Understanding and Improving Food Safety Culture \nJoin TAG’s Executive Vice President for Public Health & Regulatory Affairs\, Ben Miller\, while he outlines the pillars which are needed to build a stronger food safety culture. \nRegister Here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/webinar-a-holistic-approach-to-understanding-and-improving-food-safety-culture/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231027T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231027T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20231020T162426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T155006Z
UID:27695-1698408000-1698409800@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:The Need-to-Haves\, Nice-to-Haves\, and Benefits of Supply Chain Traceability
DESCRIPTION:Since the final FSMA 204 rule was established in late 2022\, food manufacturers have been looking into what they’ll need to meet the requirements before the deadline. \nJoin TAG’s Executive Senior Director of Food Safety and Supply Chain Risk Management\, Liliana Casal-Wardle\, as she explores the effects of FSMA 204 food traceability methods and import rules\, the impact to domestic and foreign suppliers\, and the many potential benefits data tracking has to keep consumers healthy while driving down costs. \nFood and Beverage Manufacturers\, Producers\, and Suppliers will learn: \n\nWhat’s needed to strengthen food safety systems for effective data gathering\nHow data tracing can lead to increased cost savings and productivity\nWhere the Food Traceability List (FTL) is changing hazard management\nHow to manage a culture of food safety to help maintain traceability and food safety FSMA requirements\n\nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/the-need-to-haves-nice-to-haves-and-benefits-of-supply-chain-traceability/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231018T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20230926T190542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T155001Z
UID:27575-1697635800-1697637600@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Fate or FSMA 204? You are likely NOT prepared
DESCRIPTION:How many Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) are part of your food supply chain? And\, just how many Key Data Elements (KDEs) will you be responsible for? For restaurant and QSR operators\, those are two very important pieces of the FSMA 204 food traceability puzzle. All that slicing\, dicing and movement of Food Traceability List foods like Romaine lettuce\, tomatoes\, seafood and even mozzarella cheese could add up to 1 million KDEs or more every year. \nBut in order to see the full picture\, you’ve got to consider this missing piece: error rates. \nYour job now is to determine how you’re going to handle all that data and who is going to handle any mismatched or missing data in all of those transmissions. Join TAG’s Executive Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs\, Dr. Ben Miller\, as he discusses the FSMA 204 regulation and what to do now. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/webinar-fate-or-fsma-204-you-are-likely-not-prepared/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231017T154500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231017T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20231003T152111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T154954Z
UID:27605-1697557500-1697560200@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Food Safety Consortium Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:Merging FSMA with the New Era of Smarter Food Safety: The Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods\n\n\nJoin TAG’s Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel\, Eric Edmunds\, as he provides an overview of the key features of the rule\, including the Food Traceability List\, Critical Tracking Events throughout the supply chain\, Key Data Elements that will need to be recorded\, and required elements of your Traceability Plan. Importantly\, the way data must be shared with the FDA will be addressed so you can better gauge your preparedness to meet all the rule requirements.\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/food-safety-consortium-conference-expo/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231006T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20230905T172847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T154948Z
UID:27481-1696599000-1696600800@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Restaurants: why isn't FSMA 204 a food safety issue?
DESCRIPTION:Is the FDA FSMA 204 food traceability regulation a food safety or a supply chain problem? \nWhile accountability might fall on your food safety team\, the real work for FSMA 204 compliance needs to happen cross-functionally throughout your organization. The regulation is complicated\, and the consequences are real. But every department – from sales and merchandising to operations and IT – will have a different reason to care and a different purpose for becoming involved. \nDoes that mean every restaurant operator in the U.S. needs to hire a Head of Traceability? Join TAG’s Executive Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs\, Dr. Ben Miller\, to find out. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/restaurants-why-isnt-fsma-204-a-food-safety-issue/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230929T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230929T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20230919T145719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T154942Z
UID:27548-1695988800-1695990600@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Elevating Food Safety: Tackling Hazards for a Stronger Food Safety Culture
DESCRIPTION:There are many reasons why Food and Beverage manufacturers might grapple with managing food safety hazards effectively. But NOT addressing these gaps could lead to potential risks to consumers and regulatory compliance issues. \nJoin TAG’s Director of Food Safety\, Sam Davidson\, while he outlines the areas where hazard analysis and food safety plans may be the most vulnerable\, and what pillars are needed to build a stronger food safety culture. \nIn this webinar you will learn how to: \n\nIdentify existing and emerging food safety hazards with confidence\nEnhance control measures and reduce product-related risks\nAdapt to evolving FSMA and GFSI-related requirements\nFoster a proactive plant-wide food safety culture\, with full team engagement\n\nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/webinar-elevating-food-safety-tackling-hazards-for-a-stronger-food-safety-culture/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230922
DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20230803T184217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T154936Z
UID:27104-1695081600-1695340799@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 September 19-21\, 2023 delivered by Senior Advisor of Food Safety\, Dr. Ruth Petran\, and Executive Senior Director of Food Safety and Supply Chain Risk Management\, Dr. Liliana Casal-Wardle. 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-human-food-pcqi-training-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230913T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20230905T172504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T154929Z
UID:27479-1694611800-1694613600@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Grocers & wholesalers: Why you might be thinking of FSMA 204 all wrong
DESCRIPTION:As a grocery retailer\, you represent an important part of the food supply chain: the end. But when it comes to recalls and inquiries\, the FDA is calling you first. \nUnder the FDA’s updated FSMA 204 food traceability regulation\, retailers are required to collect and maintain a tremendous amount of data to help the FDA track the path of a product back to its origins. What’s more? The law requires you to be able to send that data in a sortable file to the FDA within 24 hours of a request. The consequences will be real\, and many of your peers have already gotten started. Join TAG’s Executive Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs\, Dr. Ben Miller\, to learn what’s required and how you can fast-track preparedness before the FDA’s enforcement deadline. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/grocers-wholesalers-why-you-might-be-thinking-of-fsma-204-all-wrong/
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SUMMARY:Grocery retailers & wholesalers: Here's what the FDA says you need to know NOW
DESCRIPTION:Grocery retailers\, your list of suppliers probably numbers in the hundreds – or maybe even thousands. Thanks to FDA’s new FSMA 204 requirement\, you’re now required to take in traceability data from all of them for each shipment of everyday items like tomatoes\, fresh greens and herbs\, deli salads\, shrimp and mollusks\, and even nut butters. Will you have to hire more store-level receivers to check in the data when they’re checking in orders? Are your systems ready to take in traceability data in hundreds (or thousands) of different formats?\n\nJoin TAG’s Executive Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs\, Dr. Ben Miller\, as he untangles the web of FSMA 204 data requirements for grocery retailers.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/grocery-retailers-wholesalers-heres-what-the-fda-says-you-need-to-know-now/
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CREATED:20230801T161518Z
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SUMMARY:Take control: Don't let your customers force you to do traceability their way
DESCRIPTION:Do you create\, grow or process any of the foods on the FDA’s Food Traceability List? If so\, your customers will soon be telling you how to send FSMA 204-compliant food traceability data to them for every impacted shipment\, every time. This webinar is geared specifically toward suppliers forced to grapple with the new regulation and their customer’s new requirements. \nAre you prepared to send data in multiple formats to multiple customers? Do you even have the data that they’ll be asking for? Join TAG’s Executive Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs\, Dr. Ben Miller\, to learn the answers and talk about solutions. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/take-control-dont-let-your-customers-force-you-to-do-traceability-their-way/
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DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20230801T161128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T154913Z
UID:27068-1690983000-1690984800@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Suppliers: You aren't ready for food traceability. Neither are your people or systems.
DESCRIPTION:Think you’re ready for FDA’s new food traceability regulation (FSMA 204)? Think again. Compliance takes effort from your whole organization and the whole food supply chain including product makers and product movers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin TAG’s Executive Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs\, Dr. Ben Miller\, to learn why your systems – and your people – aren’t ready for FSMA 204 and what you need to do about it.\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/27068/
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DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20230707T173247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T154908Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Strengthening your Supply Chain Program: Insights for RAC Producers & Food Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:When it comes to food safety\, everyone from the grower\, producer\, manufacturer\, and distributor should be in lockstep. \nJoin TAG’s Manager of Food Safety\, Angela Ferelli Gruber\, as she compares two sides of food safety for raw agricultural commodities (RAC) that are made into food- at the farm and in the facility. Dr. Ferelli Gruber will provide approaches to strengthen food safety programs of producers as well as supplier evaluation procedures of manufacturers to proactively mitigate risk and comply with changing FSMA regulations. \nJoin the live conversation and learn: \n\nHow farms can create strong food safety programs\nStrategies to enhance visibility into potential food safety risks of raw agricultural commodities\nHow to manage supplier risk\, including identifying hazards and obtaining necessary approvals\nWhere the FDA Food Traceability Rule will impact the produce supply chain\n\nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/webinar-strengthening-your-supply-chain-program-insights-for-rac-producers-food-manufacturers/
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CREATED:20230530T203655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T154904Z
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SUMMARY:Expect the Unexpected: Failure to Anticipate Threats is a Critical Food Safety Risk
DESCRIPTION:The risk is real: shutdowns of meat packing plants and oil pipelines due to ransomware attacks; fake organic grains due to fraud; systemic network outages due to maintenance failures; attacks on power grids—the failure to anticipate risk and plan risk mitigation strategies may be the biggest food safety issue companies face. Failure to anticipate what targeted threats and unthinkable breaches could happen can be a costly misstep for the food industry. \nTAG’s Chief Scientific Officer\, Rolando Gonzalez\, will join others on a panel at IFT in Chicago\, IL to discuss what tough questions your organization needs to be asking and what type of investments need to be made now\, along with strategies and next steps to imagine the unimaginable. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/expect-the-unexpected-failure-to-anticipate-threats-is-a-critical-food-safety-risk/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230717T171500
DTSTAMP:20260427T163427
CREATED:20230706T033601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T155333Z
UID:26902-1689608700-1689614100@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Crunching Beneath the Shell: Demystifying Insect Protein and Risks for Food and Feed
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URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/crunching-beneath-the-shell-demystifying-insect-protein-and-risks-for-food-and-feed/
LOCATION:IAFP 2023 will be held in Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.\, 255 Front St W\, Toronto\, Canada
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CREATED:20230706T033406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T155340Z
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SUMMARY:What Could "Sharing Data" Actually Look Like in an Outbreak?
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URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/what-could-sharing-data-actually-look-like-in-an-outbreak/
LOCATION:IAFP 2023 will be held in Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.\, 255 Front St W\, Toronto\, Canada
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