Introduction to food safety and quality of food supplements

2027 Date TBC | 09:30 - 16:00 | 16:30 with assessment

This introductory online training course will provide participants with an introduction to the key considerations for the safety and quality of food supplements, for which Food Business Operators manufacturing or supplying these products are legally responsible.

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Course overview

The course provides participants with a solid foundation in the principles of food supplement safety assessment, giving learners the essential knowledge and basic practical skills to begin evaluating potential health risks and understanding how regulatory requirements apply in this field. A thorough safety assessment helps prevent health risks and ensures that food supplements provide benefits without causing harm.

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What is it about?

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  • Applicable food Law in GB and EU
  • Legal requirements for food safety
  • Enforcement
  • Considerations in Food Safety Assessment of Food Supplements
  • Product claims
  • What can and can’t be tested for
  • Chemical analysis to support claims
  • HACCP
  • Microbiological safety
  • Microbiological standards and analysis
  • Shelf life of food supplements and ingredients
  • Contaminants testing
  • Authenticity testing
  • Testing recommendations
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Who should attend?

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  • Individuals who are new to the food supplement market
  • Individuals still building their business and experience
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Key benefits

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  • Identification of food law that applies to business
  • Legal requirements for food product safety
  • Legal requirements for product claims
  • Develops understanding of factors that affect food safety
  • A solid foundation in principles of food safety assessment for supplements
  • Testing recommendations
  • Guidance on understanding test results
  • There will be opportunities to ask our experts questions
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Previous knowledge needed

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  • No previous knowledge required
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Your trainers

Ali Aitchison | Senior Food Safety Consultant | Eurofins Food Testing UK Ltd.
Francis O'Connor | Food Chemistry Consultant | Eurofins Food Testing UK Ltd.

How to book

When upcoming dates are available, this course can be booked with or without assessment via Eurofins Food Assurance UK’s booking page links below.

If no dates are currently listed, the course may be available on request (subject to minimum numbers).

2027 Date TBC | Price is £385 per person (+ £30 with assessment)

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If a listed date has passed, the course may still be available on request (subject to minimum numbers).
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