Food Safety Culture Training
Participants will learn how to assess current culture maturity, build engagement at all levels, develop action plans, and measure progress toward behavioral change. While the training supports GFSI audit expectations, it is not a substitute for internal human resources policies, and does not provide regulatory certification.
Course
Description
This course explores the principles of building a positive food safety culture, in alignment with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) requirements for culture metrics and documented improvement plans.
Who should attend and benefit from taking the Course
This course is recommended for food safety leaders, human resources personnel, department heads, and quality assurance managers who are responsible for driving food safety values across an organization. It is particularly relevant for companies audited under Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards that now require documented food safety culture plans.
Topics Students Will Learn
Participants will explore how organizational behavior, leadership engagement, communication, and accountability influence the effectiveness of food safety systems.
Definition and scope of food safety culture
Overview of GFSI food safety culture requirements
Assessing current culture maturity and employee perception
Role of leadership in driving safety behavior
Designing internal campaigns and behavioral reinforcement strategies
Establishing food safety culture metrics and KPIs
Communication tools for promoting awareness and values
Linking food safety culture to risk reduction and audit performance
Creating action plans and tracking progress over time
Real-world examples of cultural transformation in food businesses
Certificate
Certificate of Completion provided. This course helps support the cultural development expectations required by Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) schemes such as SQF, BRCGS, and FSSC 22000. It is not a regulatory certification and does not replace internal HR policies or compliance documentation.