Fundamentals of Food Quality Assurance

FFQA

FUNDAMENTALS OF FOOD QUALITY ASSURANCE

FFQA

Overview of the Training

The professionals in the food industry should possess a sound knowledge on food safety aspects and applications of quality assurance to ensure the food safety and quality of the products and processes. Attention on the food safety and quality assurance will uplift the manufacturing process by complying to the statutory, regulatory and customer requirements, reducing waste and streamlining the processes.

This comprehensive training program provides a foundational understanding of food quality assurance, covering key concepts, regulations, and best practices. The program also explores quality management systems, food safety standards, and the role of quality assurance in the food industry.

Qualification Description

After successful completion of the training program, the participants will be able to implement a better manufacturing and quality assurance system adhering to the principles of food quality assurance.

This training also provides a foundation for the freshers, undergraduates and other professionals those who are planning to develop their career in the quality assurance field.

Specially the freshers and undergraduates will have a competitive benefit over others to grab new job opportunities after completing their basic academic works.

Purpose of the Training Program

This training program aims to equip professionals of the food industry and students of the relevant fields of studies with the essential knowledge and skills on food quality assurance.

Career Path and Career Progression

Gathering knowledge and exhibiting the skills in food quality assurance provides immense opportunities in the field of manufacturing, quality assurance, certification and compliances and research and development.

Learning Outcomes
Content Outline

Section No

Title

No. of Hours Allocated

01.

Good Manufacturing Practices

03

02.

Sampling and Inspection

03

03.

Quality Tools

03

04.

In-House Product Testing

2.5

05.

Sensory Evaluation and Analysis

01

06.

Internal Auditing

01

07.

Basic Food Regulations

1.5

Total Hours of the Training

15

Training Content

This section aims the good manufacturing practices recommended by the Codex Alimentarius Commission to control the food safety hazards.

  • Primary Production
  • Establishment
  • Facilities
  • Equipment
  • Training and Competence
  • Maintenance
  • Cleaning and Disinfection
  • Pest Control
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Control of Operation
  • Monitoring and Corrective Actions
  • Recall and Withdrawal
  • Lot Identification and Traceability
  • Product Information and Consumer Awareness
  • Packaging
  • Prevention of Physical Contamination
  • Prevention of Chemical Contamination

This section provides an essential knowledge on sampling and inspection techniques and their planning aspects, data collection and recording keeping which are needed to maintain day-to-day quality assurance works.

  • Sampling
  • Data Collection
  • Basics in Sampling
  • Sampling Techniques
  • Sampling Inspection

Inspection Planning

This section focuses on the key quality tools that are used to analyze, understand, and improve processes and products. They provide a structured approach to problem-solving, data analysis, and decision-making, ultimately leading to enhanced quality and efficiency.

  • Introduction to Seven Quality Tools
  • Histogram
  • Pareto Chart
  • Cause and Effect Diagram
  • Control Charts

In-house product testing plays an important role in ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with regulations before the products reach consumers. The professionals; specially QA, R&D and Production fields should exhibit sound knowledge on product testing and this section provides a better understanding of basic in-house product testing which are performed in the food industry as routine quality testing.

  • pH
  • Titratable Acidity
  • Brix / Total Soluble Solids
  • Moisture Content
  • Total Solid Content
  • Consistency
  • Accelerated Shelf Life
  • General Good Practices of In-House Product Testing

 

This section provides a foundation in the principles and techniques used to measure and interpret human responses to sensory characteristics of products, primarily food and beverages. This will cover descriptive analysis, difference testing, and consumer testing methodologies, equipping participants with the skills to design, conduct, and interpret sensory tests.

  • Applications of Sensory Evaluation
  • Sensory Evaluation – Good Practices
  • Sensory Test Methods
  • Difference Tests
  • Descriptive Tests

This section provides an overview and the basic requirements for the internal auditing in quality assurance system.

  • Requirement for Internal Auditing
  • Objectives of Internal Auditing
  • Types of Internal Audits
  • Responsibilities of Internal Auditors
  • Internal Auditing Process and Documentation

This section provides an overview for the basic food regulations to ensure the compliances of the food quality and safety.

  • Food Labelling and Advertising Regulation
  • Food (Colour Coding for Sugar Levels - Liquid) Regulation
  • Food (Color Coding for Sugar, Salt and Fat) Regulation
  • SLS Mark Compulsory Products
Evaluation (Formative and Summative Assessment)

No

Assessment

Marks Allocated

01

Formative Assessment (Online MCQ)

20%

02

Summative Assessment

80%

Total Marks for the Assessment

100%

Grading System

Final Mark

Grade

75-100

A

65-75

B

55-65

C

45-55

D

<45

F

Instructor
Joshua Hamilton

Web Designer

Duration

02 days

Platform

Zoom online platform

Medium of Instruction

English and Sinhala

Attendance

All the participants should maintain at least 80% attendance to obtain the certificate.

Training Materials
  • Participants Handbook
  • Tools and Templates
Certification

Participants will be rewarded with hard copy certificate upon participation and passing the test(s).

Target Group
Send Us a Message

The interested candidates should apply for the training program through the google form by providing name, address, contact number, email address and institution and should pay the relevant training fee prior to commencement of the training program.

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