Training risk assessment cross-contact allergens (VITAL) web-based

Web-based - virtual
English spoken
Allergen risk assessment
Training partner Allergen Bureau since 2012, first endorsed training provider in Europe
Years of experience
Practical tools developed in-house, accepted by major Dutch retailers
Suitable for upload in TraceOne and SIM

Action limits or thresholds play an important role in managing allergen risks. At what level does cross-contact pose a risk to an allergic consumer? What are the conditions to apply a warning on a label ('may contain' also called precautionary allergen labelling (PAL))?

Based on scientific information, so-called reference doses have been established. These safe limits are used in risk assessment of allergens. Several European governments apply the reference doses in allergen recalls. Retailers also request a quantitative allergen calculation from their private label suppliers before cross-contact with allergens is mentioned on the label.

Who should attend?

This training is designed for quality managers, QA-managers, product specification managers, auditors at certifying bodies, consultants, Regulatory Affairs Managers and R&D. In short, anyone who has to deal with food safety and labelling.

Learning objective and topics

During this training, you will learn how to perform a quantitative allergen risk assessment by means of cases and practical examples.
Calculations will be performed using different tools such as the Allergen Risk Calculator (Excel), developed by Allergenen Consultancy. The Allergen Risk Calculator (ARC) can be used for 6 months after the training, free of charge. After this period it is possible to subscribe for an update service . Against a small fee, annually a new licence will be sent automatically and also new versions of the ARC. The ARC can be used for upload in TraceOne (AH) or SIM (Jumbo, SuperUnie). After the course you will be able to perform a quantitative risk assessment in a tool of choice.

During the course the following topics are covered: 

• Background information allergen management (short repetition).
• Legislation on labelling and thresholds.
• Allergen risk assessment based on a handy step-by-step guide.
• Practice with different calculation tools.
• Application of different reference doses of VWS (Netherlands), FAVV (Belgium), VITAL and FAO/WHO.
• Free use of the Allergen Risk Calculator (Excel) of Allergenen Consultancy.
• Application of allergen analyses within quantitative risk assessments.
• SimplyOK certification

Web-based training

Our web-based training is possible from any computer or laptop. Only a camera, microphone and a quiet environment are required. The training is provided in MS Teams.
The training takes place in small groups and is not pre-recorded (no webinar). In this way we guarantee interactivity, both between the trainer and the student, but also between the participants themselves. 
Within the digital training environment, we can share screens with each other or in subgroups so that we are able to look along with the VITAL calculations performed. This is also possible in a private mode without the entire group listening in or watching. 

Trainer

Ir. Marjan van Ravenhorst - endorsed VITAL trainer
Ir. Bregje Kroeze-Krebbers - endorsed VITAL trainer
Ir. Angèle van den Heuvel - endorsed VITAL trainer
Ir. Sandra Boone - endorsed VITAL trainer

Practical

Time: from 9:00 AM - 17:00 PM CET/ CEST
Language: English

Our course fees include course material, use of the calculation tool and a lot of reference information, excluding VAT.

After receiving the registration we will send a confirmation by email with login details for the web-based training environment.

Cancellation

If you are not able to participate for any reason, a colleague may replace you. A written cancellation is possible until 2 weeks before the start of the training. In that case only EUR 35 of administration costs are charged. For cancellations within 14 days of the training date, you are obliged to pay the full amount. When the minimum number of participants is not reached, it is possible that the course will be postponed to a later date. In that case you will have the option to cancel without further consequences.

Allergenen Consultancy reserves the right to cancel any course due to insufficient numbers or circumstances beyond our control. Delegates will be notified as early as practical and offered either a full refund or transfer to the next course. Allergenen Consultancy liability is limited to the course fee only and cannot be held liable for travel, accommodation or other related expenses.

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