Global Food Certification and Inspection Services (GFCIS)

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Equip your team with essential knowledge through our industry-leading courses on HACCP, food safety, ISO, Halal, and other critical topics. We help you build a strong, resilient culture of food safety from within.

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1. Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) / Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) / Basic Food Hygiene

Level: Awareness (2) 1 Day (8 Hrs)

Description

Essential practices and conditions needed to ensure the safe production, handling, and distribution of food to prevent contamination and maintain food safety. It is pre-requisite for the effective implementation of food safety management system.

Objectives

  • Help food handlers and regulators on hygiene practices.
  • Ensure that the food produce is safe for human consumption.
  • Ensure businesses meet legal and regulatory standards.
  • Maintain high hygiene standards to build consumer trust.
  • Reduce the chances of contamination and costly recalls.

Modules

  • Preassessment & Introduction
  • Establishment design, workflow & equipment
  • Maintenance, cleaning and disinfection
  • Pest control & Waste management
  • Personal hygiene & Control of operation
  • Post assessment
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2. Risk based food Inspections

Level: Advance (3) 3 Days

Description

Systematic, legally authorized on-site examination of a food establishment to evaluate compliance with food safety laws. It covers physical infrastructure, sanitation, handling practices, and documentation to prevent foodborne illness.

Objectives

  • Best practices to perform inspection and ensure compliance.
  • Identify food safety hazards and high-risk violations.
  • Ensure inspection standardization and objectivity.
  • Develop effective observation and communication skills.
  • Prepare concise, factual, and legally robust reports.

Modules

  • Inspection Prerequisites & Types
  • New Premises / Licensing Approval
  • Conducting Risk Based Inspection
  • Regulatory Actions & Appeals
  • Food Sampling & Process Review
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3. Foodborne Disease Outbreak Investigation

Level: Advance (3) 3 Days

Description

Combines epidemiology, laboratory science, and environmental health to identify the etiologic agent, source, and contributing factors of an outbreak to stop it and prevent recurrence.

Objectives

  • Establish a multi-agency incident command.
  • Define Case by writing clear criteria.
  • Design and execute analytical studies.
  • Collect, handle, and transport clinical/food samples.
  • Master legal triggers for product recalls and closures.

Modules

  • Intro to Outbreak Investigation
  • Assemble the team & Receipt of complaints
  • Case Finding and Define Case
  • Implement control and prevention measures
  • Conducting an environmental assessment
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4. Awareness and Implementation of HACCP

Level: Intermediate (2) 2 Days

Description

A systematic, preventive approach to food safety that identifies, evaluates, and controls significant biological, chemical, and physical hazards throughout the food production process.

Objectives

  • Understand and implement recognized HACCP principles.
  • Identify, control, and monitor significant hazards.
  • Comply with legal requirements to enhance trust.
  • Reduce the likelihood of producing unsafe food.

Modules

  • Introduction to HACCP
  • Guidelines for application in Food Industries
  • Preliminary steps for implementation
  • Principles of the HACCP system
  • Developing HACCP plan and implementation
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5. Auditing a HACCP-Based Food Safety System

Level: Advance (3) 3 to 5 Days

Description

A systematic, independent, and documented verification process that evaluates whether a facility’s HACCP plan is scientifically valid, fully implemented, and effectively maintained.

Objectives

  • Understand FSMS based on HACCP Principles.
  • Acquire skills for step-by-step auditing.
  • Understand roles and responsibilities of audit team.
  • Verify that CCP limits are backed by science.
  • Develop soft skills to interrogate and review.

Modules

  • Audit Principles and Types
  • Audit Team Roles and Responsibilities
  • Planning, Stage 1 & Stage 2 audits
  • Collecting Audit Evidence
  • Writing Findings and Audit Report
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6. ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems

Level: Lead Auditor 5 Days

Description

Designed to enable participants to understand the QMS standard thoroughly and correlate it to various stages of auditing and recommendation to award the client with certification.

Objectives

  • Understand QMS principles and methodologies.
  • Acquire skills to audit QMS with a step-by-step approach.
  • Gain confidence to audit in accordance with standards.
  • Get experience of mock audits.

Modules

  • Intro to QMS, ISO 9001, and PDCA
  • Audit Planning and Document Review
  • Auditing Clauses 4 to 10
  • Audit Evidence Collection & Findings
  • Corrective Actions Follow-Up & Practical Exam
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7. ISO 22000:2018 Food safety management systems

Level: Lead Auditor 5 Days

Description

International standard of food safety management system requirements applicable to all types of food industries providing auditing of food safety management system.

Objectives

  • Understand FSMS Principles and definitions.
  • Prepare, conduct and report for an audit plan.
  • Understand roles of technical expert and leader.
  • Gain confidence to effectively audit FSMS.

Modules

  • Intro to FSMS and ISO 22000
  • Audit Principles (ISO 19011, 17021, 22003)
  • Auditing Clauses 4 to 10 (PRPs, HACCP)
  • Writing the NC & Audit Report
  • Simulation and Exam
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8. Awareness of Halal Management System

Level: Intermediate (2) 2 Days

Description

Guidelines and principles based on Islamic law (Shariah) that determine permissible foods. Course equips participants with knowledge of OIC/SMIIC 1:2019 standards.

Objectives

  • Understand HMS requirements as per standards.
  • Implement Halal standard step-by-step.
  • Prepare necessary Halal implementation documents.
  • Understand responsibilities of the Halal team.

Modules

  • Fundamental of Halal and Haram
  • Review of OIC/SMIIC 1: 2019
  • Rules of Slaughtering & Specific Product Rules
  • Deep Dive into Halal Food Production
  • Validation, Traceability & Packaging
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9. Halal Lead Auditor (LA)

Level: Lead Auditor 3 Days

Description

Equips participants with knowledge to conduct effective Halal audits. Provides insights into compliance requirements and audit methodologies to become a confident Lead Auditor.

Objectives

  • Understand HMS definitions and methodologies.
  • Acquire skills for auditing step-by-step.
  • Conduct and report for an audit plan.
  • Get experience of mock audits.

Modules

  • Fundamental of Halal & Rules of Slaughtering
  • Halal Food Production & Hygiene
  • Halal Certification Processes and Cycle
  • Conducting an Effective Halal Audit (Practical)
  • Writing Audit Reports, NC, CAPA Log
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