FSMA Allergens Compliance Training

Avoid a common cause of product recalls. Learn about FSMA allergen requirements in this 100% online, self-paced course.

English, Spanish
2 Hours
Regulatory | Quality Assurance

Overview
Agenda
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Overview

Understanding allergic reactions to food and how to prevent them is essential to food safety. Learn about food allergies, from their severity, symptoms, and treatment to the public health significance and identification of allergens recognized by the FDA and USDA. Learn about labeling requirements, how allergens are addressed in the FSMA Rule (Food Safety Modernization Act), and control measures to prevent allergen contamination or cross-contact.

This training course has been designed specifically for FDA regulators, and now you can gain the same valuable insights and knowledge they receive. You may begin the course anytime and work at your own pace. Once you complete the course, you may download your training certificate including both the FDA and IFPTI logos.

Agenda

Foundations

Define relevant technology
Differentiate food allergy from food intolerance
Discuss the prevalence of food allergy in the United States
Identify major food allergens as recognized by the FDA and USDA
Give examples of foods deemed major allergens in non-U.S. countries
Discuss the public health significance of food allergens
Describe the symptoms of an allergic reaction
Discuss allergens relating to recalls
Describe the treatment of an allergic reaction

Labeling Requirements

Discuss the purpose of the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA)
Give examples of allergen labeling options under FALCPA
Give examples of scientific terms vs. plain language
Give examples of allergen labeling for tree nuts, fish, and crustacean shellfish
Discuss the placement of allergen provisions on food labels
Discuss the use of allergen advisory (“may contain”) statements

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