Hot Topics on the Go: The Global Food Safety Initiative

10/23/2012

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM / University & College Center in Oak Forest

The Business & Career Institute of South Suburban College will offer periodic Hot Topics on the Go for a variety of industry sectors to provide information about issues and solve problems associated with business growth. Experts will present information quickly and clearly followed by question and answer sessions. Hot Topics on the Go sessions are free of charge and are located at the University & College Center in Oak Forest.

Topic: The Global Food Safety Initiative: Safe Quality Food (SQF)
Date: Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
About the presenter: Chuck Jenrich's background includes information technology, manufacturing, financial services, consulting and education. Chuck is a six sigma Master Black Belt Trainer/Coach and combines skills, knowledge, and teaching ability to help participants learn and apply the material in their business.
Chuck Jenrich will provide a quick 90-minurte session about the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and the Safe Quality Food (SQF) program. If your business is in any link of the food supply chain, you will want to attend this informative overview to learn more about this certification program for managing food safety and enhancing quality systems throughout the supply chain. This 90-minute session includes:

• What is SQF?
• What are the advantages?
• What are the SQF program components?
• What are the costs associated w/implementing SQF?
• What are the implementation steps?
• What are the SQF levels and requirements for certification?
• What are the differences between SQF 1000 and SQF 2000?

Hot Topics on the Go sessions are free of charge, but reservations are required. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Nancy Burrows at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2556 or email NBurrows@ssc.edu .

SQF Code changes and Global Food Safety Initiative topics coming soon!

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