HACCP Training for the Animal Food Industry April 21-22, 2015 • Des Moines, Iowa “Preparing an Animal Food Safety Program” Trainers: Henry Turlington, American Feed Industry Association & Alan Baumfalk, Eurofins Food Safety Systems Eurofins Scientific, a global leader in analytical testing as well as auditing and training for food safety, is partnering with the American Feed Industry Association to conduct Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points training for the animal food industry. Accredited by the International HACCP Alliance, this course focuses on providing easy to understand steps to implementing a HACCP system. The course will use examples from the animal feed industry to help participants apply the information to animal feed or feed ingredient production. Eurofins is recognized for its efforts and capabilities in the field of food safety across all areas of the feed industry. Its staff is committed to providing course participants with expert knowledge, excellent customer service and increased quality. AFIA is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal feed industry and its suppliers. AFIA represents all types of companies involved in the feed manufacturing industry. One of AFIA’s primary founding purposes was to promote and assure feed safety throughout the industry, which is still honored today. The program hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (CST), both days. Registration information available at www.afia.org. Course size is limited to 25 participants. Register early. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This is an interactive course that focuses on the development of an animal food safety plant, or a HACCP plan, for all sectors of the feed industry. Participants will include anyone within the feed industry who is interested in learning more about HACCP principles. This course focuses on providing easy to understand steps toward implementation of an animal food safety plan based on the principles of HACCP. Eurofins training is based on the Codex Alimentarius HACCP guidelines, which formed the foundation for future Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) approved food safety schemes. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Understand the seven principles of HACCP • Learn how to conduct a hazard analysis effectively • Learn the basics for developing an animal food safety plan within the feed industry DETAILS: DoubleTree by Hilton Des Moines Airport 6800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321 Tel: (515) 285-7777 Rate: $105/night + tax; Mention “Eurofins/ AFIA” Web: www.heartofamericahotels.com Early-bird rate: $550 for AFIA members; $650 for non-members, register by March 24 Regular rate: $650 for AFIA members; $750 for non-members Limited attendance – only 25 seats available For further course information, contact Dr. Henry Turlington, AFIA director of quality and manufacturing regulatory affairs, at hturlington@afia.org or (703) 650-0146, or for registration questions, contact Katharine Gausmann, AFIA meetings and events specialist, at kgausmann@afia.org or (703) 558-3573. Training You Need from the Experts You Trust