Introduction to Third-Party Food Safety Audits
July 27, 2021
Introduction to Third-Party Food Safety Audits
This workshop is designed to provide a brief introduction to various third-party audits. After taking the workshop, participants will be able to understand the differences between GMP and Global Food Safety Initiative accredited audit programs. The workshop will also provide an overview of some of the major programs and resources required to implement and maintain a third-party audit program successfully.
Target audience: Small and very small food businesses looking to learn more about third-party audit programs.
No certificate will be issued for this training.
9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
9:15 a.m. Introduction
9:30 a.m. GFSI and Food Safety Schemes
10:15 a.m. Break
10:25 a.m. Major Components of Audit Programs
11:25 a.m. How to Prepare for the First Audit
12:10 p.m. Break
12:20 p.m. What to Expect During and After the Audit
12:50 p.m. Questions
1:00 p.m. Adjourn
Speaker
Dr. Ravi Jadeja, Oklahoma State University
We will be hosting this workshop remotely through zoom only at this time. All participants will need to have access to a computer with the following:
- Zoom link will be sent out a few days before the training for security reasons.
- An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (4G/LTE)
- Speakers and a microphone – built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth
- A webcam or HD webcam – built-in or USB plug-in