How to decide which Food Defence course to choose: With the release of the BRCGS V9, there is a requirement for the whole VACCP/TACCP team to be trained on the principles of food defence and also your site-specific risk assessments. Â As we have a couple of options for you, it can be difficult for you …
Training vs. Competency There is a vast difference between training and competency. In this blog, we’ll talk to you about the differences between them and how to improve competency. ‘Training’ provides a safe and supportive environment for learners to acquire knowledge and practice skills. The practical and interactive nature of our courses at Adele Adams …
Food safety culture: How are you getting on with meeting BRCGS requirements? We are all well aware of the multiple issues, many involving the meat industry, that resulted in food safety and quality culture being forced up the agenda. It’s a positive step forward that food safety and quality culture is now a requirement in …
One of the main questions I get asked at Food Defence and Product Integrity courses is “how does it all fit together?” The terminology can be confusing at the best of times! I’m not a fan of the acronyms VACCP and TACCP for a couple of reasons. Firstly, CCPs should be exclusively used to manage …
Acrylamide Regulations (April 2018) The EU regulations for the management of acrylamide levels in foods came into force in the UK on the 11th April 2018. Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2158 covers the establishment of mitigation measures and benchmark levels for the reduction of acrylamide in food. What is acrylamide? Acrylamide is a potential …
Our Top Tips For Your Acrylamide Risk Assessment The issue of acrylamide levels in food continues to attract media attention. Â The recent vote, by EU member states in favor of setting legal limits, is expected to put new legislation in place as soon as Spring 2018. This will pose a real challenge for the industry, …
An introduction to Food Safety Culture Food safety culture has been attracting more attention of late, however it is a topic that has always been vital for effective food safety management. What do we actually mean by ‘food safety culture’? Well, there are some rather wordy academic definitions or more simply, you may have heard …
What is Live Online Training?Live Online Training has a live tutor training during the course using our learning platform Achieve. The course follows the same programme as the traditional face-to-face course, but it’s just the trainer is remote. We can still provide all the interactive group discussions and exercises via breakout rooms.
To find out more about our Live online training, have a look at our ‘What is Live Online Training?’ guide.