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Overview

This Workshop is currently SOLD OUT. Please check the IDFA event calendar for upcoming SQF Workshops.

Sponsored by:

Trainer: Allen Sayler, Vice President, IDFA

Note: Class Size Limited to the first 20 paid applicant. 

IDFA's SQF Certified Practitioner Workshop for Dairy and Juice Products utilizes the latest Safe Quality Food Institute's (SQFI) training material, plus our own extensive experience with dairy and juice HACCP training, to provide comprehensive instruction on the implementation of SQF 2000 Code (Edition #6) requirements for dairy and juice processing plants.

The workshop is designed to meet the training and certification requirements established by SQFI for Certified Practitioners. Successful completion of this workshop will provide participants with a certificate attesting to their knowledge of the SQF 2000 Code and will help companies to meet all SQF supplier training requirements evaluated during SQF-based third-party audits.

SQF is one of four food safety and auditing systems recognized by the independent Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) that is being mandated by many U.S. food retailers for their suppliers.

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Agenda

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

8:00 a.m.	Introductions, Welcome and Course Overview (C-1) Review of all practitioner reference and workbook documents Review of HACCP and SQF Homework
8:30 a.m.	Overview of SQF 2000 Code, 6th Edition - General & Section 10
9:00 a.m.	History and Background of GFSI
9:30 a.m.	Quality, Customers and the Cost of Quality (C-2)
10:00 a.m.	Question and Answer Break - Workbook Update
10:30 a.m.	SQF Program Review (C-3 & Handouts) SQFI organization Infrastructure Codes Multi-site certification SQF vocabulary Food sector categories Risk levels SQF practitioner Consultant and auditor requirements Use of the SQF logo
11:15 a.m.	Overview of SQF 2000 Code, 6th Edition
11:30 a.m.	Review of SQF 2000 Code, 6th Edition Scope References Definitions Registers
12:00 p.m.	Lunch Break (lunch provided)
1:00 p.m.	The SQF 2000 Code, 6th Edition (IM2-1) - Attendee Assistance SQF 2000 system requirements, including commitment; document control and records; specifications; attaining food safety; verification; product identification, trace and recall; incident management
3:15 p.m.	Question and Answer Break - Workbook Update
3:30 p.m.	The SQF 2000 Code, 6th Edition (IM2-2) Food safety fundamentals: building and equipment design and construction, including site requirements and approval, food-handling areas, water and ice supply, storage facilities, separation of functions, onsite laboratories, staff amenities, first aid facilities, waste disposal and exterior
5:00 p.m.	Review and Update of Participants Assignment Workbook

Thursday, February 18, 2010

8:00 a.m.	Class Questions
8:15 a.m.	The SQF 2000 Code, 6th Edition (IM2-3) More food safety fundamentals: pre-requisite programs, personnel practices, personnel processing practices, training of personnel, calibration of equipment, pest and vermin control, premises and equipment maintenance, cleaning and sanitation, monitoring water microbiology and quality, control of physical contaminants, approved suppliers, transport and delivery, waste management and disposal, allergen control
9:45 a.m.	Question and Answer Break - Workbook Update
10:15 a.m.	Continued Review of SQF 2000 Code, 6th Edition - Section 7 & Packaging Guidelines Requirements for foods contained in hermetically sealed, rigid, flexible or semi-rigid containers; aseptic and canning operations
10:45 a.m.	The SQF 2000 Food Safety Plan (IM2-4)
12:00 p.m.	Lunch Break (lunch provided)
1:00 p.m.	The SQF 2000 Food Quality Plan (IM2-5)
2:00 p.m.	Workbook Update
2:30 p.m.	Implementing and Maintaining Your SQF System (C-4)
2:45 p.m.	Auditing & Scoring an SQF System - Overview (C-5 and Section 10 of the Code)
3:15 p.m.	Question and Answer Break - Workbook Completion
3:45 p.m.	SQF Website, Final Review & Mock Test
4:00 p.m.	Online Test Information with Allen Sayler
5:00 p.m.	Wrap-up, Questions and Answers, Comments and Critiques

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Hotel and Travel Information

Please make your own reservations at one of the hotels within walking distance of the Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) offices. Some of these hotels have special rates if you mention you are participating at a meeting at DMI. All hotels listed below have free shuttles that run from Chicago's O'Hare Airport to the hotel:

Holiday Inn Suites
DMI Rate:
1 King-$139 plus tax,
2 Queens - $149 plus tax.
Free high-speed wireless service.

Address:
10233 W Higgins Road,
Rosemont, IL 60018 (Located directly next to the DMI building.)
847-954-8600
hotel website

Sheraton Gateway Suites
DMI Rate: $139/night

Address:
6501 N. Mannheim Road,
Rosemont, IL 60018 (Across the parking lot from DMI, a 5-minute walk)
847-699-6300
hotel website

Holiday Inn Express
DMI Rate: $159/night
Free hot breakfast buffet and wireless Internet
Parking fee: $16 parking charge per night

Address:
6600 N. Mannheim,
Rosemont, IL 60018 (1 block from DMI. You will cross a very busy street.)
847-544-7500

Best Western
DMI Rate: $69.99/night
Free high-speed wireless Internet

Address:
10300 W Higgins Road,
Rosemont, IL 60018 (1 block from DMI. You will cross a very busy street.)
847-296-4471

Getting to Rosemont

By Air

Rosemont is served by the O'Hare International Airport. We are pleased to announce discounts with American, Continental, Delta/Northwest, JetBlue and United Airlines for 2010 SQF Workshop. The following discounts are available:

American Airlines offers a 5% discount off published fares. The discount applies to all applicable fares that are available for your date and time of travel. To make a reservation, visit www.aa.com and use the authorization number A3220AF as the aa.com promotion code or please call the American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 800-433-1790

Continental Airlines offers discounts off published fares of 2% to 15% or Zone Fares. Book your reservations online at www.continental.com for maximum savings and receive an additional 3% discount off the published fares. Click on www.continental.com and choose your flight times and access your meeting discounts by inserting ZG1KAW5HQS in the Offer Code box.

Or, you may call your travel professional or Continental MeetingWorks at 800-468-7022. Refer to Z Code ZG1K and Agreement Code: AW5HQS

Delta and Northwest Airlines are pleased to offer discounted airfares. Use WorldFile/Ticket Designator NY295 to purchase your tickets online and discounts from 2% - 7% will be applied. Individuals should go to www.nwa.com, and travel agents should go to www.worldagentdirect.com. Northwest will provide reservations and ticketing assistance at 1-800-328-1111.

JetBlue Airways offers a 5% discount on the lowest available fare by simply booking online! To make a reservation, visit www.jetblue.com/promo and use SQF2010 as the promotion code.

If you have any questions just contact our dedicated Meetings Desk at 1-888-JETBLUE (538-2583), option 4 or jetblueconventions@jetblue.com.

United Airlines offers a 5 to 10 percent discount off published fares. To make a reservation, please visit www.united.com and use the meeting ID 586MT as the united.com promotional code.

Or call the Meetings Plus reservation service at 800-521-4041

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. When is the SQF Certified Practitioner's Workshop being held?
IDFA's SQF Practitioner's Workshop will be held Wednesday, February 17, through Thursday, February 18, 2010.

2. Why should I attend the SQF Certified Practitioner's Workshop?
IDFA's SQF Certified Practitioner's Workshop for Dairy and Juice Products utilizes the latest Safe Quality Food Institute's (SQFI) training material, plus our own extensive experience with dairy and juice HACCP training, to provide comprehensive instruction on the implementation of SQF 2000 Code (Edition #6) requirements for dairy and juice processing plants.

The workshop is designed to meet the training and certification requirements established by SQFI for Certified Practitioners. Successful completion of this workshop will provide participants with a certificate attesting to their knowledge of the SQF 2000 Code and will help companies to meet all SQF supplier training requirements evaluated during SQF-based third-party audits.

3. Who attends the SQF Certified Practitioner's Workshop?
This workshop is designed for those responsible for food safety and quality management systems including production, operations, quality assurance, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) team, plant managers, engineers and consultants.

4. Which hotel has been reserved? What is the rate?
Please make your reservations at one of the hotels within walking distance of the Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) offices. Some of these hotels have special rates if you mention you are participating in a meeting at DMI, including Holiday Inn Suites, Sheraton Gateway Suites, Holiday Inn Express, and Best Western. Visit the hotel section for more information.

5. What is the schedule for the SQF Practitioner's Workshop?
The agenda with program and activities schedule is available online. Please note that the program schedule is subject to change.

6. How do I register for the SQF Practitioner's Workshop?
The fastest and easiest way to register is online. 
You may also email your registration to registrar@idfa.org, fax it to 202-331-7820 or mail it to: IDFA Registrar, 1250H St, NW, Suite 900, Washington, D.C. 20005.

7. What is the registration fee?
The SQF Certified Practitioner's Workshop registration fee is based on membership. If you are a member, the registration fee is $795, and if you are not a member, the fee is $995. If you have questions about membership, send an email to membership@idfa.org.

8. What does my registration fee include?
Your registration fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks both days. You will also receive conference materials with printed PowerPoint presentations from the workshop.

9. Will I receive a confirmation of my registration?
Yes, you will receive a confirmation for your registration via email or fax. It will contain detailed information about the SQF Practitioner's Workshop.

10. What is the registration cancellation/refund policy?
Full refunds will be granted for written cancellations received up to three weeks before the meeting. Cancellations received one to three weeks before the meeting will be eligible for a 50 percent refund. No registration refunds will be granted after February 10, 2010. All cancellations must be received in writing. Substitutions may be made without penalty.

11. Are there any airfare discounts?
Yes IDFA has partnered with five different airlines to offer discounts to attendees. We are pleased to announce discounts with American, Continental, Delta/Northwest, JetBlue and United Airlines. Visit the hotel and travel section for more information.

12. What is the dress code?
Business casual attire is highly recommended.

13. My question is not here! Who should I contact?
If you have any further questions about the SQF Practitioner's Workshop Plants, please contact Kellie Bland, Meetings Assistant & Registrar at 202-220-3557 or kbland@idfa.org

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