Course overview
This introductory online training course will provide participants with an introduction to the key considerations for the safety and quality of food supplements, for which Food Business Operators manufacturing or supplying these products are legally responsible.
The course provides participants with a solid foundation in the principles of food supplement safety assessment, giving learners the essential knowledge and basic practical skills to begin evaluating potential health risks and understanding how regulatory requirements apply in this field. A thorough safety assessment helps prevent health risks and ensures that food supplements provide benefits without causing harm.
What is it about
- Applicable food Law in GB and EU
- Legal requirements for food safety
- Enforcement
- Considerations in Food Safety Assessment of Food Supplements
- Product claims
- What can and can’t be tested for
- Chemical analysis to support claims
- HACCP
- Microbiological safety
- Microbiological standards and analysis
- Shelf life of food supplements and ingredients
- Contaminants testing
- Authenticity testing
- Testing recommendations
Who should attend
- Individuals who are new to the food supplement market
- Individuals still building their business and experience
Key benefits
- Identification of food law that applies to business
- Legal requirements for food product safety
- Legal requirements for product claims
- Develops understanding of factors that affect food safety
- A solid foundation in principles of food safety assessment for supplements
- Testing recommendations
- Guidance on understanding test results
- There will be opportunities to ask our experts questions
Previous knowledge needed
No previous knowledge required
Your trainers
Ali Aitchison | Senior Food Safety Consultant | Eurofins Food Testing UK Ltd.
Francis O'Connor | Food Chemistry Consultant | Eurofins Food Testing UK Ltd.
Price
£385 pp (+£30 with assessment)
Book your place
Register here
