A strong HACCP team is the foundation of a robust food safety system.

Yet in practice, conducting a HACCP study is not always straightforward. Discussions about hazards and CCPs, uncertainty about validation and verification, or a lack of clarity about everyone's role within the team can make the system less effective than intended.

In addition, HACCP analyses are being scrutinised more closely during audits. How do you ensure that your hazard analysis is properly substantiated, decisions are well documented and that the entire team is well equipped?

In our interactive HACCP team training, teams and team members learn not only the theory behind HACCP, but above all how to apply this theory effectively together in practice.

Practical information:

• Training format: Live in Deventer or at your company
• Duration: 1 day
• Study load: Short e-learning course beforehand, 1-day training from 10:00–16:00, and follow-up afterwards
• Dates & location: 18 June 2026 and 12 November 2026 (Deventer)
• Price: EUR 550
• Certificate / proof of participation: You will receive a certificate of participation.

Learning objectives

You will learn how to:

• Understand your responsibilities as a member of the HACCP team.
• Understand and apply the steps involved in conducting a HACCP study.
• Conduct a hazard analysis from the perspective of your area of expertise.
• Apply the concepts of validation and verification to the HACCP system and CCPs

Who is this training for?

For current and prospective HACCP team members.

Learning outcome

After completing this training, you will be able to analyse risks from the perspective of your area of expertise, make well-founded decisions and actively contribute to a robust HACCP study. This will enable you to fulfil your role within the HACCP team with greater expertise. In short, you will strengthen the quality of the HACCP study and your team will be better prepared for internal and external audits.

Trainer

Emelit Martens

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Internal audits are required by various standards, but in practice, conducting them can be more challenging than expected. How do you remain objective when auditing colleagues? How do you ask the right questions without creating resistance? And how do you ensure that your audit report actually contributes to improvement rather than simply becoming a box-ticking exercise?

In this practical training course, you will learn how to conduct internal audits that genuinely add value. We go beyond theory: you will practice with realistic cases and learn observation and interview techniques, as well as how to systematically prepare, conduct and professionally report on audits.

Practical information:

• Training format: Live in Deventer or at your company
• Duration: 1 day
• Study load: Short e-learning course beforehand, 1-day training from 10:00–16:00, and follow-up afterwards
• Dates & location: 29 October 2026 (Deventer)
• Price: EUR 550
• Certificate / proof of participation: You will receive a certificate of participation.

Learning objectives

You will learn how to:

• Systematically prepare audits by clearly defining objectives and scope.
• Conduct audits objectively and independently.
• Apply effective observation and interview techniques.
• Assess documents objectively.
• Report audit findings professionally and systematically.

Who is this training for?

This training is intended for anyone who is part of an internal audit team. It is suitable for both new auditors and experienced auditors who want to deepen and refresh their knowledge.

Learning outcome

After completing this training, you will have the knowledge and skills required to conduct internal audits professionally, objectively and systematically. You will be formally qualified to conduct and report on an internal audit. In short, you will conduct internal audits that not only meet standard and certification requirements, but also deliver measurable improvements within your organisation.

Trainer

Emeli Martens

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Food labelling legislation may seem straightforward, but in practice it often leads to discussions and questions. When is a claim permitted? How should you deal with compound ingredients? When is QUID mandatory? And how do you prevent a label from being rejected during an inspection or audit? Many professionals know the basics but encounter difficulties with complex cases, differences in interpretation or discussions with marketing teams and suppliers.

In this practical training course, you will learn interactively how to prepare and assess food labels in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations. We combine theory with practical exercises and an innovative game. Take this training and learn how to understand and independently resolve food labelling issues.

Practical information:

• Training format: Live in Deventer or at your company
• Duration: 1 day
• Study load: Short e-learning course beforehand, 1-day training from 10:00–16:00, and follow-up afterwards
• Dates & location: 25 June 2026 and 19 November 2026 (Deventer)
• Price: EUR 550
• Certificate / proof of participation: You will receive a certificate of participation.

Learning objectives

You will learn how to:

• Apply food legislation to product labelling in the EU and the Netherlands.
• Correctly display mandatory label information, including visibility and placement.
• Analyse real product labels and immediately identify missing or incorrect information.

Who is this training for?

This training is intended for anyone involved in preparing or checking food labels. It is suitable for both beginners who want to gain practical experience and professionals who already work with food labelling and want to deepen their knowledge through realistic cases and interactive exercises.

Learning outcome

After completing this training, you will be able to assess and prepare food labels correctly in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations. You will know exactly which declarations are mandatory, how to correctly declare ingredients, allergens, claims and nutritional information, and how to apply this knowledge directly when preparing labels within your organisation. You will have practiced with realistic cases, received feedback on your approach and applied your knowledge directly to practical situations. In short, you will prevent costly labelling errors and be a trusted source of expertise within your organisation on food labelling issues.

Trainer

Compliance Specialist

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Listeria is one of the most critical and challenging microbiological hazards in the food industry. While the legislation is clear, its practical application often raises questions. When is a modelling calculation sufficient? When is a challenge test necessary? How do you substantiate that your product remains below 100 CFU/g throughout its entire shelf life?

During audits, the substantiation of Listeria studies is being scrutinised more closely. An incomplete analysis or weak substantiation can lead to discussions, corrective actions or even health risks.

In this interactive training course, you will learn how to determine whether Listeria growth in your products is adequately controlled. The training has a strong focus on practical application and includes realistic scenarios and directly applicable insights. You will learn how to develop a Listeria study, including a modelling calculation and how to interpret the results of a challenge test.

Practical information:

• Training format: Live in Deventer or at your company
• Duration: 1 day
• Study load: Short e-learning course beforehand, 1-day training from 10:00–16:00, and follow-up afterwards
• Dates & location: 21 May 2026 and 8 October 2026 (Deventer)
• Price: EUR 550
• Certificate / proof of participation: You will receive a certificate of participation.

Learning objectives

You will learn how to:

• Develop a Listeria study, including categorising products into groups, performing a modelling calculation, requesting a challenge test and interpreting the results.
• Identify critical factors that influence Listeria growth or inhibition and apply them in practice.

Who is this training for?

This training is intended for QA professionals, product developers and others who are involved in conducting a Listeria study or developing a Listeria control plan as part of their work.

Learning outcome

After completing this training, you will be able to independently conduct a well-substantiated Listeria study. You will know when a modelling calculation is sufficient, when additional studies are required and how to correctly interpret the results. You will also be able to formulate an effective Listeria control plan that aligns with your product and production environment. In short, you will be well prepared for audits, minimise Listeria risks and develop a robust, practical substantiation for your product(s).

Trainer

Jeff Nikkelen

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