Develop food safety expertise and reduce food hazards
The goal of a robust HACCP program is to prevent food hazards, meet all regulatory requirements, and protect your customers, and HACCP training and certification is a critical step in reaching GFSI certification.
Manufacturers stay ahead of the curve by ensuring their food safety professionals maintain HACCP certification. When it is prioritized, manufacturers experience fewer risks to consumers, and fewer expensive recalls.
What is HACCP?
HACCP, or Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, is a globally recognized food safety identification and hazard control system. It's an initiative that provides a strategic framework for identifying, assessing, and controlling biological, chemical, and physical hazards throughout the food production process. Food manufacturers use HACCP to:
Enhance Compliance
Stay in compliance with industry or country regulations and retailer standards.
Reduce Recalls
Minimize recalls, contamination, and expensive penalties.
Stay Competitive
Stay ahead of the competition and show commitment to producing safe food.
Protect Consumers
Safeguard people and prevent foodborne illness by providing safe foods, building confidence in your brand.
5 Areas of Excellence Covered Under HACCP
HACCP training covers five critical areas to ensure food safety and compliance:
4 steps to take for becoming GFSI Certified.
Step 1
Implementation of food safety management system
Step 2
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Train & certify your staff across the 5 critical HACCP areas
Step 3
Hire an approved third-party to conduct an audit of your processes
Step 4
Resolve any corrective actions identified in your process audit
Recommended Online Training Courses for Manufacturing Food Safety Professionals
TPC HACCP Certification Course
- Fully online
- Accredited by the International HACCP Alliance
- 16 hours of training
- Instant download/print certificate; Mailed official certificate with gold seal
- Final exam is 50 questions/75% correct required
- Unlimited exam attempts
- Integrated Template library
- Available in English
TPC Introduction to HACCP Course
- Fully online
- 75 minutes of training
- Instant download/print certificate
- Final exam is 10 questions
- Unlimited exam attempts
- In English and Spanish
FAQs
How do I get my food safety team HACCP Certified?
- Complete training: food safety team members must complete 16-hours of online training.
- Pass the exam: trainees must score 75% or higher on the 50-question certification exam.
Why get GFSI Certified?
- Highest standard for food safety
- Show consumers you're committed to producing safer food.
- Globalized standards: Trusted internationally, so your company can access new revenue streams
- Standardization means better resource management
- Make recalls less frequent but simpler to navigate
Who should get HACCP certified?
- Food Safety & Quality Assurance Leaders
- HACCP Team Members & Coordinators
- Plant Managers & Supervisors
- Regulatory & Compliance Professionals
Get a Demo
To learn how this course and working towards GFSI certification can improve operations and safety, connect with a training expert. Our team will work with you to ensure that your training program meets your needs, empowers your staff, and prepares them for the complexities of working in a food production environment. Start a conversation with us by filling out the form on this page.
