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Introduction to HACCP – Online Food Safety Course – FutureLearn

Build your knowledge of HACCP standards and implement a Food Safety Management System to keep your customers safe Improve your food safety standards In every country in the world food safety is governed by regulations and standards If a food service establishment does not comply with these standards they are likely to be fined or closed either temporarily or permanently In this two-week Introduction to HACCP course from the International Culinary Studio youll learn about food safety hazards using practical examples and activities to make sure you can effectively manage food safety Explore food hygiene and potential hazards When food safety standards arent adhered to it can cause severe illness and in some cases death Thats why HACCP is used a food safety management system that analyses and controls biological chemical and physical hazards Youll learn about food poisoning and food hygiene what they mean and the practices and procedures in place to prevent illness from food Develop food safety policies From raw material production procurement and handling to manufacturing distribution and consumption of the finished product HACCP is used to control hazards at each stage So you need to have policies and processes in place to do this On this course youll look at the key elements of a food safety policy and the reporting procedures for any problems that may occur Youll then explore how to apply HACCP to the food handling cycle Learn from the International Culinary Studio ICS The ICS accredited by the World Chefs Association are committed to providing professional excellent technology-driven education to improve every aspect of the food industry On this HACCP course the ICS will help you manage a safe food environment What is food safety Why does food safety matter What is food poisoning Food safety facts Causes of food poisoning How does contamination occur Main reasons for adopting high standards of food safety What does this mean for you as a chef or food service operator Workplace hygiene Food handlers actions The 7 principles of HACCP HACCP practices Applying HACCP to the food handling cycle Food safety policy

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