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2007 FIBR Training Institute Schedule

Food Safety with FIBR Training Institute

This multi-subject program is designed to improve the proficiency and knowledge of business owners, managers and employees by helping companies implement quality-oriented systems of production for different food products. FIBR, the Food Industry Business Roundtable, and the FIBR Training Council, (a volunteer collaborative effort among industry, regulatory agencies, academia and consultants) are pleased to provide a curriculum on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Sanitation Control Procedures (SCPs), and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP). In 2007 the full curriculum is offered in English and Module I in the Spanish Language. Module I required to take HACCP/Module II.

At the end of the full program, participants will have developed a HACCP plan for their company and will receive a Certificate of Completion from FIBR for the entire program. Participating companies will understand the steps toward voluntary compliance with regulatory agencies, and improve their knowledge of the science underlying food safety laws and regulations.

Some Unexpected Benefits Reported from Past Participants include:

  • Improved employee morale and retention and involvement and interest in the company’s food safety and quality
  • Reduced Workman’s Compensation Rates
  • Access to Contracts that Require Company HACCP Programs
  • Improved Third-party Audits
  • A Unique Life-long Network among Students and Trainers

Faculty

  • Masaaki J. Hori
    Food Industry Consultant
    Supervisor, Food & Drug Investigator
    California Department of Health Services, Retired
  • Michael F. Hernandez
    Chief, Education & Training Unit
    California Department of Health Services
    Food & Drug Branch
  • Prosy Abarquez-Delacruz
    Quality Professional & Author
    Regional Administrator,
    California Department of Health Services, Retired
  • John N. Pesce
    Operations Manager for Food Safety
    Felbro Food Products, Inc.
  • Sri Hartano-Pfuntner
    Principal
    Hartano & Company
  • Ofelia U. Barretto
    Food Safety Expert
    Compliant Quality Solution