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SQF Certified Practitioner Workshop for Dairy and Juice Products
June 29-30, 2010
Offices of Dairy Management Inc. | Rosemont, IL
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Overview
Trainer: Allen Sayler, Vice President, IDFA
Note: Class Size Limited to the first 20 paid registrants.
The use of Safe Quality Foods (SQF) as a third party certification tool swept the U.S. food industry in 2008 and 2009. Continuing in 2010, the use of SQF is spreading to suppliers of the dairy industry. During this time many dairy plants had employees trained to be SQF-certified Practitioners. We now have almost two years of experience with SQF, its application to, implementation in and impact on the dairy industry. IDFA Vice President and SQF-Certified trainer Allen Sayler will lead IDFA's two-day SQF Practitioner Workshop on the implementation of the SQF 2000 Code, 6th Edition, which specifically targets the dairy and juice industry.
IDFA's SQF Certified Practitioner Workshop for Dairy and Juice Products utilizes the latest Safe Quality Food Institute (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,6th Editionrequirements 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 prepare them to take and complete the SQFI On-line Practitioner test. Successful completion of this web-based test will result in official SQF Practitioner status and the granting of their SQF Practitioner certificate with unique Practitioner number. All dairy and juice plants are required to have at least one SQF Practitioner on-staff (two are recommended due to vacation, illness, job changes) to be responsible for oversight of the SQF written program, implementation of that program, training of production staff and interacting with SQF auditors to successfully attain plant SQF certification or recertification.
SQF is one of five food safety and auditing systems that are recognized by the independent Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and are being mandated by many U.S. food retailers for their primary food suppliers. These primary food suppliers are in turn mandating SQF certification for their food ingredient and packaging suppliers.
Who Should Participate
This is a must attend event for all dairy plants and industry suppliers who are looking to establish or upgrade their SQF program! The workshop materials are tailored specifically for employees who are responsible for plant or corporate SQF teams, including managers, production and sanitation supervisors, production and sanitation shift supervisors, quality, assurance/quality control managers, laboratory supervisors, distribution and warehouse supervisors, plant engineers, preventive maintenance staff and HACCP teams.
Resources You'll Receive
Participants will receive a training manual with all the PowerPoint presentations from the workshop, light homework, two workbooks to be completed in class and other resources as well as a certificate of completion.
Agenda
Day One
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
| 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. |
Introductions, Welcome, Review of Homework & Course Overview (Module C-1) Before beginning the workshop, you'll get to know your trainer and fellow attendees while familiarizing yourself with the topics to be covered in the course, the workbook and reference materials provided for you and your HACCP & SQF homework. |
| 8:30 -9:00 a.m. | History & Background of GFSI Participants will learn about the Global Food Safety Initiative, its structure, objectives and goals. The session will also discuss GFSI-recognized schemes and where they are accepted.
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| 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. |
Basic HACCP Update
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| 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. | Overview of SQF 2000 Code, 6th Edition (Module C-3 & Handouts) This session will provide an understanding of the management of the SQF program, the uses of the different food sector categories available under the SQF Program, why and how the Codes are applied, the background to the development and structure of the SQF Codes. Participants will also learn when and how to use the SQF Certification Trademarks and receive a quick overview of the SQF 2000 Code, its various parts and the associated Guideline for the SQF 2000 Code.
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| 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. | Question and Answer Break |
| 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. | Overview of SQF 2000 Code, 6th Edition A review of SQF documents, records, registers and inventories, their differences and requirements as outlined in the written SQF Plant Manual. |
| 11:15 a.m. - noon | Quality, Customers and the Cost of Quality (Module C-2) In this module, participants will learn to describe the factors that determine whether a product or service is of "good quality," identify your major customer groups, and apply the Cost of Quality model to a specified food sector. |
| Noon - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch Break (lunch provided) & Workbook Update |
| 1:00 - 2:15 p.m. | The SQF 2000 Code, 6th Edition (Module IM2-1) This session outlines core SQF 2000 system requirements found in Section 4 of the SQF 2000 Code, 6th Edition, including:
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| 2:15 - 2:45 p.m. | Question & Answer Break - Workbook Update |
| 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. | The SQF 2000 Code, 6th Edition (Module IM2-2) In this first session on food safety fundamentals, participants will review building and equipment design and construction requirements, including:
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| 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. | Review and Update of Participant Workbooks |
| 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Metal Detection's Role in SQF |
Day Two
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
| 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. | Class Questions |
| 8:15 - 9:45 a.m. |
The SQF 2000 Code, 6th Edition (Module IM2-3)
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| 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. | Question and Answer Break - Workbook Update |
| 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. |
Continued Review of SQF 2000 Code, 6th Edition - Section 7 & Packaging Guidelines |
| 11:00 a.m. - noon |
The SQF 2000 Food Safety Plan (Module IM2-4) This module outlines the requirements for developing an SQF Food Safety Plan and includes a special section on how to begin the develop of your Food Safety Plan/HACCP Program. Participants will learn about HACCP, its terminology and its principles. |
| Noon - 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch Break (lunch provided) |
| 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. |
The SQF 2000 Food Quality Plan (Module IM2-5) Participants will learn how to apply techniques for performing a risk assessment and how to apply the HACCP method to develop a Food Quality Plan. |
| 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. |
Workbook Update |
| 2:30 - 2:45 p.m. |
Implementing and Maintaining Your SQF System (Module C-4) This section of the course outlines the steps needed to document, implement and maintain an SQF system. |
| 2:45 - 3:15 p.m. | Auditing & Scoring an SQF System (Mocule C-5 and Section 10 of the Code) Participants will learn about the process of auditing, scoring, and certifying an SQF system. You'll learn about the benefits of an audit, the various types of audits and how they are conducted as well as the certification process. |
| 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. | Question and Answer Break - Workbook Completion |
| 4:00 - 4:40 p.m. | SQF Website, Final Review & Mock Test |
| 4:40 - 4:50 p.m. | Online Test Information with Allen Sayler |
| 4:50 - 5:00 p.m. | Wrap-up, Questions and Answers, Comments and Critiques |
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: $159/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
hotel website
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
hotel website
Getting to Rosemont
By Air
Rosemont is served by the O'Hare International Airport. We are pleased to announce discounts with Continental, Delta, United Airlines and JetBlue Airways for our June 2010 SQF Workshop. The following discounts are available:
Continental Airlines offers discounts off published fares of 2 to 15 percent or Zone Fares. Book your reservations online at www.continental.com for maximum savings and receive an additional 3 percent discount off the published fares. Click on www.continental.com and choose your flight times and access your meeting discounts by inserting ZJ7D651442 in the Offer Code box.
Or you may call your travel professional or Continental MeetingWorks at 800-468-7022 Refer to Z Code ZJ7D and Agreement Code 651442.
Delta Airlines:
Delta is pleased to offer discounted airfares. Use WorldFile/Ticket Designator NY295 to purchase your tickets and discounts from 2 to 7 percent will be applied. Please call (800) 532-4777 for reservations.
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.
JetBlue Airways offers a 5 percent discount on the lowest available fare by simply booking online! To make a reservation, visit www.jetblue.com/promo and use SQFDJ2010 as the promotion code.
If you have any questions just contact our dedicated Meetings Desk at 1 (888) JET-BLUE (538-2583), option 4 or jetblueconventions@jetblue.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When is the SQF Certified Practitioner's Workshop being held?
IDFA's SQF Practitioner's Workshop will be held Tuesday, June 29 through Wednesday, June 30, 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, 6th Edition 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, 1250 H 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 a training manual with all the PowerPoint presentations from the workshop, light homework, two workbooks to be completed in class and other resources as well as a certificate of completion.
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 June 22, 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 three different airlines to offer discounts to attendees. We are pleased to announce discounts with Continental, Delta 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, please contact Kellie Bland, meetings assistant & registrar at 202-220-3557 or kbland@idfa.org
How to Register
Registration for this event is closed.
