Targets front-line sanitors, janitors and FSQA techs performing pre-op inspection. Focus is on cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, safety, sanitation methods and pre-op technique.
Original price was: $399.00.$379.05Current price is: $379.05.
In-Person and Online Sanitation Short Course for Food Facilities
Sanitation failures can lead to recalls, regulatory actions, and brand damage. Our sanitation course equips food industry professionals with practical tools to build, manage, and maintain effective sanitation programs that meet USDA and FDA requirements.
Taught by industry experts, this one-day food sanitation short course covers SSOPs, biofilm control, sanitary design, and regulatory expectations – all in one day of focused training.
Registration Includes:
- One day of instructor-led training, either in-person or live & online.
- Printed course materials.
- Certificate of completion.
- 5% discount when you register 4 weeks prior to the first day of the training course.
- 10% discount when two or more employees from the same company register.
Who Should Attend
Ideal for professionals working in USDA- or FDA-regulated facilities:
- Sanitation technicians and leads
- QA/QC and food safety personnel
- Maintenance teams
- HACCP coordinators
- Plant and operations managers
Sanitation Short Course Covers:
USDA & FDA Sanitation Requirements
Understand how sanitation is regulated:
- USDA FSIS: 9 CFR 416 (SSOPs), 417 (HACCP), Sanitary Performance Standards.
- FDA FSMA: 21 CFR 117 (Preventive Controls).
- Regulatory audits, enforcement actions, and compliance essentials.
Food Safety Hazards
Explore sanitation-related hazards:
- Pathogens and biofilms.
- Physical hazards in food, chemical, and pest risks.
- Historical events that shaped current regulations.
Sanitary Design
Design directly impacts cleanability. Learn:
- 10 equipment and 11 facility sanitary design principles.
- How to spot poor design that hinders sanitation.
Building an Effective Sanitation Program
Covering:
- SSOP vs SOP – what's required and what works.
- Tools, staffing, and PPE.
- Creating a sanitation-focused culture.
The 7 Steps of Sanitation
Step-by-step best practices for plant sanitation:
- Dry clean
- Rinse
- Apply detergent
- Post-rinse
- Inspect
- Sanitize
- Validate and verify
Operational Sanitation During Production
Maintain sanitary conditions between cleanings:
- GMPs for in-process sanitation.
- The basics of allergen control.
- Contamination prevention in high-risk zones.
Why This Sanitation Course?
- Regulatory Clarity – Covers USDA and FDA rules.
- Applied Learning – Focused on real-world challenges.
- Experienced Instructors – Industry-tested trainers.
- Tools You Can Use – Checklists and frameworks included.
Get Started with Smarter Sanitation
Our food sanitation course helps you protect your products, comply with regulations, and strengthen your facility’s sanitation system.