Agricultural Practices

Certain agricultural practices are to be used over others. A set of methods that have received standard approval is called Good Agricultural Practices (GAP).

 

Different entities and organizations adopt their specific GAP but the basics tend to remain unchanged. GAP refers to each stage of agricultural production and is used to ensure food [...]

Food Safety Audits

Food safety audits are an important part of keeping standards high and enforcing the regulation and requirements that guide functioning within the food industry.

 

The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the regulatory body responsible for ensuring the quality of foods and for ensuring the procedures that are used in food facilities. [...]

HACCP Certification

HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Point Control. This system has been designed to evaluate dangers within the food industry, as well as in the production of pharmaceuticals.

 

This system plays an important role in the world of the food industry. It is based on seven principles, providing safety and prevention from [...]

California Retail Food Code

The California Retain Food Code, also known as Cal Code, is a documented created especially to regulate the manner in which food safety control is exercised. It has been designed to set uniform standard rules and regulations to guide the functioning of the food-related industry in the state.

 

Cal Code focuses on several [...]

Food Handler’s License

A Food Handler’s License is one of the prerequisites many food experts need to get hired. It is one of the basics and is often seen as a guarantee of the knowledge of food safety practices.

 

Before receiving a license, individuals undergo a training course that is designed to get them acquainted with [...]

Servsafe Certification

ServSafe is a food safety program and training course that allows anyone enrolled to receive a ServSafe certificate for completed instruction. The National Restaurant Association administers the program and the certificate is a prerequisite for the majority of restaurant managers.

 

Most states administer and require the certificate for managerial staff working in the [...]