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Training

As Training is an essential part of ensuring continuous improvement in your company,
GCP is committed to providing the most current, relevant, and accessible training for all your company's training needs.

As Training is an essential part of ensuring continuous improvement in your company, GCP is committed to providing the most current, relevant, and accessible training for all your company's training needs.

We Offer:

Our Trainer:

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Pius Gasser is
GCP Consulting's Primary Trainer and Coach

Qualifications:

- IFS ATP (Approved Training Provider)
- BRC Train the Trainer
- Certified HACCP Trainer by the International HACCP Alliance

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"Pius is a great teacher. You can tell he loves what he does."

"The material content was elaborate and the training was well delivered. I recommend GCP to all companies who are wanting to get HACCP certification to contact them for training and consulting."

"The HACCP seminar went on very well and it was a very interesting and an interactive session. I could gain good knowledge of HACCP and GMP within a short time. Thanks to Pius for his effort."

Our Courses

IFS

IFS PACsecure Training

1-Day Course
  • Course Contents:

    - Introduction to IFS
    - Background of Food & Packaging Material Safety
    - Legal Requirements
    - the IFS PACsecure Standard, v. 1.1
    - the IFS PACsecure KO Requirements
    - Guidelines for Implementation & Certification
    - GMPs & Examples
    - Case Studies & IFS Hazard Analysis
    - IFS Audit Portal & IFS auditXpress
    - Current IFS Developments
  • Benefits:

    - Learn about the structure of the Standard and get to know the most important requirements
    - Learn how to implement the Standard and how to prepare for the Audit
    - An opportunity to ask questions.

  • This Standard is applicable to those in the Food and Packaging Material Industries.

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IFS Food
Training

1-Day Course
  • Course Contents:

    - Introduction to IFS
    - Legal Requirements
    - the IFS Food Standard, v. 6.1
    - the IFS Food KO Requirements
    - IFS Hazard Analysis
    - Practical Examples
    - Guidelines for Implementation & Certification
    - IFS Audit Portal & IFS auditXpress
    - Current IFS Developments


  • Benefits:

    - Become familiar with the changes in IFS Food, version 6.1
    - Become familiar with the Requirements & the IFS Structure
    - Be prepared for the Audit
    - An opportunity to ask questions

  • This Standard is applicable to Quality Assurance Staff Members, Quality Management Representatives, and other Experts in the Food industry.
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IFS Logistics Training

1-Day Course
  • Course Contents:

    - Introduction to IFS
    - Insight into Logistics Services, like Transport and Storage
    - Legal Requirements
    - the IFS Logistics Standard, v. 2.2
    - the IFS Logistics KO Requirements
    - Guidelines for Implementation & Certification
    - GMPs & Examples
    - Case Studies & Hazard Analysis
    - IFS Audit Portal & IFS auditXpress
    - Current IFS Developments
  • Benefits:

    - Learn about the structure of the Standard and get to know the most important requirements
    - Learn how to implement the Standard and how to prepare for the Audit
    - An opportunity to ask questions.

  • This Standard is applicable to those in the Storage, Distribution, and Transportation Industries.

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IFS Broker
Training

1-Day Course
  • Course Contents:

    - Introduction to IFS & the IFS Broker Standard
    - Demarcation from the other IFS Standards
    - the IFS Broker Standard, v. 3
    - the IFS Broker KO Requirements
    - IFS Hazard Analysis
    - Practical Examples
    - Guidelines for Implementation & Certification
    - IFS Audit Portal & IFS auditXpress
    - Current IFS Developments
  • Benefits:

    - Know when to apply the Standard
    - Become familiar with the Requirements and the IFS Structure
    - Be Prepared for the IFS Broker Audit
    - An opportunity to ask questions


  • This Standard is applicable to the Quality Management / Assurance Team, Brokers, Importers, Trading Agencies, and Experts in the Food Industry.
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IFS PACsecure Training

1-Day Course
IFS PACsecure Training

This Standard is applicable to those in the Food and Packaging Material Industries.

Course Contents:

  • Introduction to IFS
  • Background of Food & Packaging Material Safety
  • Legal Requirements
  • the IFS PACsecure Standard, v. 1.1
  • the IFS PACsecure KO Requirements
  • Guidelines for Implementation & Certification
  • GMPs & Examples
  • Case Studies & Hazard Analysis
  • IFS Audit Portal & IFS auditXpress
  • Current IFS Developments

Benefits:

  • Learn about the structure of the Standard and get to know the most important requirements
  • Learn how to implement the Standard and how to prepare for the Audit
  • An opportunity to ask questions
IFS Food Training

1-Day Course
IFS Food Training

This Standard is applicable to Quality Assurance Staff Members, Quality Management Representatives, and other Experts in the Food Industry.

Course Contents:

  • Introduction to IFS
  • Legal Requirements
  • the IFS Food Standard, v. 6.1
  • the IFS Food KO Requirements
  • IFS Hazard Analysis
  • Practical Examples
  • Guidelines for Implementation & Certification
  • IFS Audit Portal & IFS auditXpress
  • Current IFS Developments

Benefits:

  • Become familiar with the changes in IFS Food, v. 6.1
  • Become familiar with the Requirements & the IFS Structure
  • Be prepared for the Audit
  • An opportunity to ask questions
IFS Logistics Training

1-Day Course
IFS Logistics Training

This Standard is applicable to those in the Storage, Distribution, and Transportation Industries.

Course Contents:

  • Introduction to IFS
  • Insight into Logistics Services, like Transport & Storage
  • Legal Requirements
  • the IFS Logistics Standard v. 2.2
  • the IFS Logistics KO Requirements
  • Guidelines for Implementation & Certification
  • GMPs & Examples
  • Case Studies & Hazard Analysis
  • IFS Audit Portal & IFS auditXpress
  • Current IFS Developments

Benefits:

  • Learn about the structure of the Standard and get to know the most important requirements
  • Learn how to implement the Standard and how to prepare for the Audit
  • An opportunity to ask questions
IFS Broker Training

1-Day Course
IFS Broker Training

This Standard is applicable to the Quality Management / Assurance Team, Brokers, Importers, Trading Agencies, and Experts in the Food Industry.

Course Contents:

  • Introduction to IFS & the IFS Broker Standard
  • Demarcation from the other IFS Standards
  • the IFS Broker Standard, v. 3
  • the IFS Broker KO Requirements
  • IFS Hazard Analysis
  • Practical Examples
  • Guidelines for Implementation & Certification
  • IFS Audit Portal & IFS auditXpress
  • Current IFS Developments

Benefits:

  • Learn about the structure of the Standard and get to know the most important requirements
  • Learn how to implement the Standard and how to prepare for the Audit
  • An opportunity to ask questions

BRC

BRCGS (BRC) for Food Safety
Issue 8 to 9 Conversion for Sites

1-Day Course
  • Ensure your team has the relevant knowledge and understanding of the changes from Issue 8 to 9 to help you prepare for your future BRC audits.
  • Also available as a private training course at your facility or live with a trainer.
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BRC Global Standards for Food Safety
Issue 8 to 9 Conversion for Sites

1-Day Course
BRC Global Standards for Food Safety
Issue 7 to 8 Conversion for Sites

Ensure your team has the relevant knowledge and understanding of the changes from Issue 7 to 8 to help you prepare for your future BRC Audits.

Also available as a private training course at your facility.

HACCP

FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Training

2 & ½ day Course
  • This course applies the "standard curriculum" recognized by the FDA and is taught by a certified Lead Instructor.




  • It meets FSMA's Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Training requirements and is recognized by the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO).




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HACCP &
Risk Assessment Workshop

2 day Course
  • This course is instructed by a Certified Instructor by the International HACCP Alliance and is designed to provide you and your HACCP Team Members with the knowledge to evaluate, develop, and implement Food Safety and Quality Systems in your facility in-line with the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) and GFSI Standards.
  • Course Contents include:

    - Introduction to HACCP & Food Safety
    - Pre-Requisite Programs & GMPs
    - Hazards & Risk Assessments
    - the HACCP Principles & CCPs
    - Extensive Exercises to put what is learned into practice
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HACCP & Risk Assessment
Overview

1 day Course
  • This course is instructed by a Certified Instructor by the International HACCP Alliance and is designed to provide you and your HACCP team members with an understanding of HACCP and Risk Assessments.


  • The course can help you learn how to develop and implement a HACCP Plan and help ensure your HACCP Team has the knowledge required for the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) and GFSI Standards.



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FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Training

2 & ½ day Course
FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Training

This course applies the "standard curriculum" recognized by the FDA and is taught by a certified Lead Instructor.

It meets FSMA's Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Training requirements and is recognized by the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO).

HACCP & Risk Assessment Workshop

2 day Course
HACCP & Risk Assessment Workshop

This course is instructed by a Certified Instructor by the International HACCP Alliance.

This course is designed to provide you and your HACCP Team Members with the knowledge to evaluate, develop, and implement Food Safety and Quality Systems in your facility in-line with the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) and GFSI Standards.

Course Contents include:

  • Introduction to HACCP & Food Safety
  • Pre-Requisite Programs GMPs
  • Hazards & Risk Assessments
  • the HACCP Principles & CCPs
  • Extensive Exercises to put what is learned into practice
HACCP & Risk Assessment Overview

1 day Course
HACCP & Risk Assessment Overview

This course is designed to provide you and your HACCP Team members with an understanding of HACCP and Risk Assessments.

This course can help you learn how to develop and implement a HACCP Plan and ensure your tesm has the knowledge required for the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) and GFSI Standards.

Specific Subjects

Internal Audit Training

1 Day Course
  • Designed to provide you and your Internal Audit team members with the knowledge to develop and implement an Internal Audit Program that meets GFSI expectations.






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Root Cause Analysis

1 Day Course
  • This course is designed to help you and your team understand Root Causes and how to Analyse them.


  • It focuses on how to identify, analyze, and address Root Causes and teaches your team different techniques for identification and resolution.

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Refresher Training

Custom
  • We are able to work with your QA Team to create a Refresher Training in-line with GFSI requirements to fulfill your facility's unique needs.

  • From the design, content, length, and method of the training and evaluation, we are able to provide a Refresher Training Program that is suited to your facility.
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GMP
Training

Custom
  • This course can provide your employees with GMP Training that covers all areas of the facility.








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Allergen
Training

Custom
  • This course explains the risks of Allergens and the importance of Allergen Controls in the facility.


  • This course is available for Canadian and US companies, as we can highlight the Allergens recognized in each country.

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Internal Audits

1 Day Course
Internal Audit Training

This course is designed to provide you and your Internal Audit team members with the knowledge to develop and implement an Internal Audit Program that meets GFSI expectations.

Root Cause Analysis

1 Day Course
Root Cause Analysis

This course is designed to help you and your team understand Root Causes and how to Analyze them.

It focuses on how to identify, analyze, and address Root Causes and teaches your team different techniques for identification and resolution.

Refresher Training

Custom Course
Refresher Training

We are able to work with your QA Team to create a Refresher Training in-line with GFSI requirements to fulfill your facility's unique needs.

From the design, content, length, and method of the training and evaluation, we are able to provide a Refresher Training Program that is suited to your facility.

GMP Training

Custom Course
GMP Training

This course can provide your employees with GMP Training that covers all areas of the facility.

Allergen Training

Custom Course
Allergen Training

This course explains the risks of Allergens and the importance of Allergen Controls in the facility.

This course is available for Canadian and US Companies, as we can highlight the Allergens recognized in each country.

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Pius Gasser

Pius Gasser

Food Safety Consultant

~ Diploma in Business Administration.
~ Professional Development in Leadership as a Personal Coach.
~ Seven+ years in food manufacturing – Plant Management, Logistics, Material Handling.
~ Over years in purchasing, research and negotiation – Sourcing, Pricing, Facilitating.
~ Eight plus years in food service – Food & Beverage Management / Control, Training.
~ Food Safety Consulting and implementations since 2001

  • IFS:
    • Train the Trainer since 2011
    • Technical Services for IFS-PACsecure and Logistics for North America since 2016
  • BRC:
    • ATP approved trainer for BRC since 2012
    • BRC 8
    • Internal Auditor and lead auditor trainer.
  • HACCP: Training Certification
    • GFTC HACCP Train the Trainer since 1991
    • Train the Trainer by HACCP Alliance, 2011
  • ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and Internal Auditor Trainer
  • FSPCA Preventive Controls For Human Food
  • Gluten Free Certification Program
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Shilpa Mistry

Shilpa Mistry

Food Safety Trainer

~ Industry Specialty: Meat, Seafood, Dairy, Bakery, Produce, Snack Foods, Flavours.
~ Standard Specialty: GMP, HACCP, QMP, FSEP, ISO 22000, BRC, SQF
~ Over 12 years of progressive experience in the Food Industry
~ Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology
~ Preferred Consultant by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
~ HACCP Advantage Auditor for Canadian General Standard Board
~ HACCP system implementation, development and maintenance of the program.
~ Food Safety Trainer: GMP, HACCP, QMP and Security procedures.
~ Laboratory Management
~ Product Development
~ Nutritional Labeling
~ Certified FPA Auditor
~ BRC Auditor

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Margo Reiss

Margo Reiss

Food and Beverage Management

~ Fifteen years plus experience in the Food Industry
~ Food and Beverage Management
~ Employee Training
~ HACCP Implementation & Development
~ Quality Control
~ Sanitation Programs & Supervision
~ Efficiency & Productivity, Process improvement, Lean Manufacturing & Total Cycle Time, Variable Production Schedules.
~ Document Control
~ Cost Controls & Food Cost Variance Allowance
~ Compliance Audit Preparation
~ Canada GAP Auditor

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Georgina Atkinson

Georgina Atkinson

Quality Assurance Management

~ Business Communications Certificate
~ National Food Safety, HACCP & Food Plant Sanitation Training
~ Development and Administration of Plant HACCP Plan
~ Quality Assurance Management
~ 15 Years plus experience in Food Industry
~ Compliance Audit preparatio

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Jacqueline Wachholz

Jacqueline Wachholz

Quality Assurance

~ Bachelor of Science Degree (B.Sc. Honors From the Collegge of Physical Science and Engineering) -Area of emphasis Food Science.
~ 27 years plus experience in the Food Industry.
~ Quality Assurance, Research & Product Development & Regulatory.
~ Development & Maintenance of GMP, HACCP, BRC, SQF, Organic, Canada GAP, Gluten Free & ISO systems.
~ Label, Nutrition claims, Advertising claims, development & review.
~ Lead auditor for BRC, Canada GAP and SQF Schemes.

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Iraj Mehrnia

Iraj Mehrnia

Audit systems

~ Fifteen years plus experience in R & D, Food Safety & Quality Systems.
~ Master of Science degree in Food Science & Technology.
~ Working knowledge of HACCP system from design to implementation and maintenance of the program.
~ Working knowledge of ISO9001:2000 system from design to implementation and maintenance of the program.
~ Working knowledge of Audit systems.

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Wolf Von Brisinski

Wolf Von Brisinski

Master Pastry Chef

~ Master Pastry Chef (Qualified to train & teach apprentices)
~ Extensive experience in the Baking & Pastry Industry in Canada, Germany & South Africa
~ Quality Assurance, HACCP & Sanitation Management
~ Member of BAC (Baking Association of Canada) & CPCG (Canadian Pastry Chef’s Guild Inc.)

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Paul McPhee

Paul McPhee

Quality Management

~ Certified BRC, FSSC 22000, Gluten-Free & IFS PACsecure Auditor
~ Conducted over 200 BRC audits in the past 6 years
~ 37 year experience in Quality Management in the Food Industry
~ Over 1700 documented Food safety Assessment/Audits since 1997
~ Allergen Control Group Gluten-free Lead Auditor Trainer
~ Conducted over 50 seminars on Food Safety including HACCP, Internal Audits, GMPs

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Janet King

Janet King

Administrative Assistant

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María Diaz

María Diaz

QA Technician

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J. Ron Bergamasco

J. Ron Bergamasco

Quality Assurance in Multi-site

~ MBA, University of Chicago – concentrations in Quality Management, Statistics, and Business Strategy
~ SQF and BRC certified
~ HACCP certified
~ American Society for Quality (ASQ) certified Quality Engineer
~ Twenty years plus experience in Quality Assurance in multi-site, diversified food manufacturing environments

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George Deutsch

George Deutsch

Machinery and plant design

~ Farm products and animal welfare
~ BSc degree in Agriculture, with a major in Meat science
~ Over 30 years experience in the food industry, 5 years in Retail, 5 years in wholesale,and 20 years in RTE deli manufacturing, cooked and fermented
~ Machinery and plant design
~ Pre-requisite and HACCP implementation
~ Food safety training
~ GFSI certified auditor
~ BRC, SQF Auditor
 – PAACO Certified (animal welfare, poultry & red meat)
 – BRC Transportation & Distribution

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Amy Rempel

Amy Rempel

Owner of Gluten Free Consulting

~ B.A. in Communication Studies
~ 3 years in purchasing of gluten free raw materials, sourcing and pricing
~ Have worked in gluten free industry for 8 years
~ Assisted in gluten free Quality Control for 2 years
~ Assisted in gluten free Research & Development for 2 years
~ HACCP team member
~ Sales and marketing of gluten free products for 6 years
~ Owner of Gluten Free Consulting

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Jason Gin

Jason Gin

Food Safety & Quality Management

Jason Gin joined GCP Consulting in 2008 and has worked with a broad base of categories in the food and packaging industries, assisting in the development of food safety & quality management systems, HACCP plans and achieving GFSI certifications.

Product categories include:
~Bakery
~Dairy
~Fruit, Vegetables & Nuts
~Dried Foods & Ingredients
~Canada GAP
~Ready Meals & Sandwiches, RTE desserts
~Storage & Distribution
~Breakfast Cereals & Snacks
~Confectionary
~Raw Red Meat, Cooked Meat
~Oils & Fats
~Alcoholic Drinks & Fermented/Brewed Products
~Flexible Packaging Materials
~Pharmaceuticals
~Poultry Operations

Professional Development:
~Business Administration
~HACCP Pre-Requisite Programs
~BRC Global Standard For Storage & Distribution
~Risk Assessments for BRC Standards
~Internal Auditor Training
~Gluten Free Certification Program
~ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Lead Auditing
~International HACCP Alliance – Developing & Implementing HACCP Plans for the Food Manufacturing Industry
~IFS PACsecure – Industry Training
~BRC Global Standards for Food Safety Issue 7 – 5 Day Third Party Auditor
~FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food

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Ensuring GMP compliance

Ensuring GMP compliance

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Preparation for HACCP Certification

Preparation for HACCP Certification

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Upgrade Food Safety Systems to achieve GFSI certification, such as BRC, Canada GAP, SQF, FSSC 22000 and IFS Standards

Upgrade Food Safety Systems to achieve GFSI certification, such as BRC, Canada GAP, SQF, FSSC 22000 and IFS Standards

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IFS Logistics, BRC Transportation & Storage

IFS Logistics, IFS Global Market Program

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IFS PAC Secure, BRC Packaging

IFS PAC Secure, IFS Global Market Program

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BRC Brokers, IFS Brokers

BRC Brokers, IFS Brokers

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Gluten Free Certification Program

Gluten Free Certification Program

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Canada GAP

Canada GAP

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HACCP Alliance Training

HACCP Alliance Training

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In-house & Public training

In-house & Public training

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GAP Assessments

GAP Assessments

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ACHIEVING CERTIFICATIONS

ACHIEVING CERTIFICATION

 

We can provide your Company with the support, guidance, and knowledge required to pass and/or maintain any GFSI Food Safety Standard Certificate (IFS, BRC, SQF, FSCC 22000).

 

 

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FOOD SAFETY MANUALS

FOOD SAFETY MANUALS

 

We can help you write, re-write, or review Food Safety Manuals for all Food Safety Standards and assist with implementation throughout your Company.

 

 

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IN-HOUSE & PUBLIC TRAINING

IN-HOUSE & PUBLIC TRAINING

 

We can do Private In-House Training for your Company or you can attend one of the Public Training sessions we offer throughout the year.

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Live Online Instructor-Led Training

Live Online Instructor-Led Training

 

We also offer Live Online Instructor-led Training sessions that provide the benefits of a physical class without having to travel to a set location (ideal for Companies with multiple facilities)

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GAP ASSESSMENTS

GAP ASSESSMENTS

 

We can provide a GAP Assessment that will help you determine the areas of your Company or Food Safety System that need more attention or to help determine what is required to achieve GFSI Certification

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QA TEAM COACHING

QA TEAM COACHING

 

We can provide your QA Team with personal guidance and support in all areas to help them best achieve and maintain positive results

 

 

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Lindsey Gasser

Lindsey Gasser

Food Safety Consultant

Education and Training Experience:

  • Bachelor of Arts in English
  • REHIS Advanced Food Hygiene Diploma
  • FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food
  • IFS PACsecure
  • BRC 8 
  • SQF 2000 Training and Implementation Certification
  • Internal Auditor Training

Certified as a/an:

  • HACCP and Elementary Food Hygiene Trainer
  • Internal Auditor 
  • Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)

Knowledgeable in:

  • IFS Standards – PACsecure, Logistics, Broker, Food
  • BRC 8
  • Food Safety and Quality Manual writing and re-writing
  • Supplier Approval Programs
  • Internal Auditing
  • Pre-requisite Programs
  • Developing Training Programs
  • Document Control and Revision
  • Website Management
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