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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
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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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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
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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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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:20260427T181053
CREATED:20230926T190542Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231017T154500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231017T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T181053
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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230929T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230929T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T181053
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230922
DTSTAMP:20260427T181053
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230913T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T181053
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230830T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230830T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T181053
CREATED:20230803T183421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T154923Z
UID:27101-1693402200-1693404000@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230816T133000
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UID:27073-1692192600-1692194400@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230802T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230802T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T181053
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230728T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230728T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T181053
CREATED:20230707T173247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T154908Z
UID:26914-1690545600-1690547400@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230718T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T181053
CREATED:20230530T203655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T154904Z
UID:26724-1689678900-1689681600@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230717T154500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230717T171500
DTSTAMP:20260427T181053
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
UID:26898-1689582600-1689588000@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230716T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T181053
CREATED:20230626T184020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T155344Z
UID:26833-1689494400-1689786000@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:TAG at IAFP
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URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/tag-at-iafp/
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230708
DTSTAMP:20260427T181053
CREATED:20230511T165327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T155348Z
UID:26633-1688515200-1688774399@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 July 5-7\, 2023 delivered by Senior Manager of Food Safety\, Dr. Lily Yang\, and Director of Food Safety\, Lacey Keesee. 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-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230630T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230630T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T181053
CREATED:20230622T192604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T155353Z
UID:26831-1688126400-1688128200@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: So You Think You Can Pass? A Guide for Food Retail Audits
DESCRIPTION:With the rollout of the FDA’s latest Food Code\, some food retailers may still be challenged in meeting compliance due to cost\, turnover\, or even keeping up to date with regulation variants. \nJoin TAG’s Manager of Food Safety\, Karla Acosta\, as she helps identify the not-so-obvious areas where regulators look when conducting retail food establishment audits/inspections. \nKey Takeaways for Food Retailers and Manufacturers Include: \n\nUnderstand critical inspection areas\, including sanitation\, labeling\, HACCP\, and record-keeping.\nBest practices for maintaining food safety protocols to prevent bacteria growth\, cross-contamination\, and spoilage.\nWhat documentation and record-keeping frequency is needed to ensure consistent adherence to food safety practices and regulations.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/webinar-so-you-think-you-can-pass-a-guide-for-food-retail-audits/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230615T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230615T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T181053
CREATED:20230523T193509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T155357Z
UID:26688-1686837600-1686841200@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Measuring for Change: Practical Steps to Strengthening Your Food Safety Culture
DESCRIPTION:At this complimentary\, 1-hour webinar\, TAG’s executive VP of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs\, Ben Miller\, and Chris Gindorff\, Group Vice President of Compliance & Food Protection at Hy-Vee\, join ReposiTrak’s Derek Hannum to discuss food safety culture today. Topics covered include: academic research on the subject\, how to examine the strength of your current food safety culture\, and what a food safety-driven organization looks like in action. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/measuring-for-change-practical-steps-to-strengthening-your-food-safety-culture/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230526T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230526T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T181053
CREATED:20230523T193157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T155402Z
UID:26686-1685102400-1685104200@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Environmental Controls: Keeping Pathogens Out
DESCRIPTION:Most food companies devote significant resources to testing their facilities for the presence of environmental pathogens – but don’t always focus their efforts on strategies to keep pathogens out of the environment to begin with. \nJoin TAG’s Director of Food Safety\, Mary Hoffman\, as she shares insights on where environmental pathogens come from\, how they can get into a food manufacturing facility\, and best practices for preventing products from coming into contact with these unwelcome visitors. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/webinar-environmental-controls-keeping-pathogens-out/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230525T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T181053
CREATED:20230524T172545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T155407Z
UID:26690-1685012400-1685016000@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:The Path to FSMA 204 Compliance: What is a Food Traceability Plan?
DESCRIPTION:The FDA’s food traceability rule (FSMA 204) requires a “Traceability Plan” for anyone covered by the rule. But what exactly is a Traceability Plan\, what specific information is required\, and how often does it need to be updated? Get answers to these questions and more during this complimentary\, 1-hour webinar hosted by TAG’s Executive VP of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs\, Ben Miller\, and Derek Hannum of ReposiTrak.\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/the-path-to-fsma-204-compliance-what-is-a-food-traceability-plan/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230511T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230511T090000
DTSTAMP:20260427T181053
CREATED:20230414T201349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T155412Z
UID:26323-1683792000-1683795600@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Social Media in Food Safety - Friend or Foe?
DESCRIPTION:Social media and the food safety world go together like peanut butter and jelly. Why? Because social media is an excellent place to communicate with constituents\, launch campaigns\, build awareness around initiatives\, and is an essential tool in crisis communications. When billions of people are using the social media platforms daily\, why not use it to your advantage and share information with them? Social media can be your friend or enemy. Choose wisely!
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/social-media-in-food-safety-friend-or-foe/
LOCATION:Donald E Stephens Convention Center\, 5555 N. River Road\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hygienic By Design: Reducing Risk in Your Facility
DESCRIPTION:TAG’s Executive Vice President of Food Safety & Public Health\, Dr. Rolando Gonzalez\, will be presenting at the 2023 3-A SSI Education Event on May 10\, 2023. Dr. Gonzalez will be presenting Hygienic by Design: Reducing Risk in Your Facility. Hygienic by design means designing or modifying facilities\, equipment\, and systems to minimize the risk of contamination in all phases of food production. It involves considering hygiene and sanitation at every stage of facility design\, construction\, and operation. This includes selecting materials\, equipment\, and surfaces that are easy to clean and maintain\, creating layouts that minimize cross-contamination\, and implementing effective cleaning and disinfection procedures. The goal is to create a hygienic environment that supports food safety and reduces the risk of foodborne illness. \nLearn more here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/hygienic-by-design-reducing-risk-in-your-facility/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230509T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T181053
CREATED:20230505T170450Z
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SUMMARY:Food Safety Summit
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URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/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:20230428T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230428T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T181053
CREATED:20230407T153048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T155428Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Food Safety and What's Next
DESCRIPTION:As media channels talk about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools\, like OpenAI’s ChatGPT\, are making work easier for some\, while possibly putting other jobs at risk – the use of artificial intelligence in the food industry has been gaining momentum over the last 5 years. \nBut when it comes to food safety\, how is AI being used today by food producers – as well as the FDA – and where is this rapidly evolving technology going? \nIn this webinar\, TAG’s Vice President of Public Health & Regulatory Affairs\, Dr. Ben Miller\, discusses current cases for using AI to monitor and detect food safety issues (such as the detection of contaminants) along with its potential to predict common and rare food safety events. Dr. Miller will also outline current challenges and potential limitations of AI in the food industry and how to think about appropriate uses of currently available and future AI tools. \nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/webinar-the-use-of-artificial-intelligence-in-food-safety-and-whats-next/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T181053
CREATED:20230327T160709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T155506Z
UID:26159-1681221600-1681225200@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Starting Your New Food Traceability Journey
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a complimentary\, 1-hour webinar hosted by Dr. Benjamin Miller of The Acheson Group and Derek Hannum of ReposiTrak\, as they discuss the urgency of FDA’s updated Food Traceability Rule (FSMA 204) and how to start your journey toward compliance. \nBen and Derek will share the following insights: \n\nWhat foods are in the Food Traceability List covered by the new rule\nWhat Key Data Elements (KDEs) the FDA is asking at each Critical Tracking Event (CTE) in the food supply chain\nWhy this matters and how to get a better understanding of what compliance means for your business\n\nOnce you have registered\, you will receive an email message confirming your enrollment status and information that you need to join the event. \nRegister Now
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/webinar-starting-your-new-food-traceability-journey/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230331T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230331T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T181053
CREATED:20230310T203057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T155510Z
UID:26010-1680264000-1680265800@achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Shoring Up Your Prevention Actions to Avoid FDA Form 483
DESCRIPTION:Typically spurred on by customer complaints\, the FDA have been increasing their investigations\, resulting in far more Form 483’s being issued for corrective action violations. An inability to respond to this form with a written corrective action plan that is expeditiously implemented can result in product recall or facility shutdown. \nWhether you’re a larger enterprise or smaller manufacturing business\, your preventative action plan can break down for several reasons. In this webinar\, TAG’s Director of Food Safety\, Lacey Keesee\, will describe what manufacturers can do to avoid FDA investigations resulting in a Form 483\, and overcome common challenges such as a lack of resources to conduct a thorough RCA\, or ensuring proper documentation practices are in place. \nProcess manufacturers need a practical approach that not only protects their business but drives continuous improvement. In this webinar you will lean: \n\nWhat the FDA expects for root cause analysis\nWhat good root cause analysis looks like and tools to support your production\nHow to implement a proper CAPA plan following analysis\n\nRegister here
URL:https://achesonfoodsafetyconsulting.com/event/webinar-shoring-up-your-prevention-actions-to-avoid-fda-form-483/
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