The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) takes a farm-to-fork approach to managing food safety. The Act requires every contributor to the finished product understands the importance of their part and develops programs to ensure their products remain in full compliance. Packaging manufacturers and their products are a vital part of the supply chain. Packaging materials are being redefined as ingredients, which changes the way they are being viewed. The GMP & HACCP Workshops are designed to outline the critical programs needed to be compliant and meet the expectations of customers.

Who should attend

Managers and supervisors working in the packaging manufacturing industry.

Learning objectives

• Identify the regulatory requirements a facility must work under and develop programs needed for compliance.
• Identify key prerequisite programs necessary to produce safe, legal, quality products.
• Develop a master cleaning schedule and required documented procedure to successfully maintain a clean manufacturing environment.
• Identify key pests likely to be encountered in a packaging manufacturing facility and the correct control strategies to limit their impact in the facility.
• Recognize food defense issues at the facility and complete an assessment of these risks.
• Conduct situational analysis applying the knowledge acquired during this course to actual situations and find solutions.