Navigating Food Safety Certifications for Enhanced Product Value and Marketability

Time: Apr 1, 2025 9:00 am – 12:30 pm PT / 10:00 – 1:30 pm MT

Presented by: Janna Hamlet – University of Idaho Extension and Tech Help

Registration: REGISTER HERE

Description:

This short course is designed to give food manufacturers an essential understanding of the food safety certifications that can add value and increase marketability of their products.  Participants will explore the alphabet soup of key certifications including SQF, BRCGS, Primus, Global GAP and others, to learn the unique benefits and requirements of each.  The course covers critical topics such as choosing the right certification for your product, steps to achieve certification for your product, ongoing maintenance practices, cost considerations, and practical solutions tailored for food processors.  By the end of the course, participants will have a solid foundation to make informed decisions about implementing and sustaining food safety certifications that meet industry standards.

Course Goals:

1. Identify different food safety certifications and their unique benefits.
2. Understand the steps and requirements for achieving each certification.
3. Evaluate the costs and resources needed for certification and ongoing compliance.
4. Develop strategies for maintaining certification and implementing practical solutions for your food processing environment.
5. Make informed decisions about which certification best aligns with your production goals and market needs.

This short course is ideal for those looking at enhancing and expanding their product value and market share through industry-recognized food safety certifications.