The course is aimed at Trading Standards Officers and Environmental Health Officers whose work involves the enforcement of food standards legislation.

About the Programme

Aims

To provide Officers with practical guidance on food sampling techniques for the purposes of contaminants analysis.

Objectives

• Consider the nature and incidence of common food contaminants
• Provide an overview of imported food controls
• Review the types of foods that are vulnerable to contamination by mycotoxins, metals, dioxins etc
• Review the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1881/2006
• Provide practical guidance on sampling techniques

The Cost

The course is available to UK enforcement officers free of charge (Unfortunately this course is not available to students or independent consultants).

Tutor: Dr Andy Bowles

Further Information

For further information on this course, contact ABC Food Safety on 01603 821011 or visit www.abcfoodsafety.co.uk