QFT are please to offer all the HACCP training you will need to enable your company to work in line with the new laws. The HACCP Regulation has been directly implemented into UK law on 1st January 2006.

QFT offer this training at your place of work, thus minimising disruption to the workplace.

• HACCP Benefits  more »
• HACCP Regulations  more »

• Intermediate Certificate in HACCP Principles  more »
• Advanced Certificate in Applied HACCP Principles  more »




Benefits of higher level HACCP training.

The benefits of higher level food safety qualifications include:

• Raised management awareness of food safety hazards
• More effective management of food safety hazards
• Reduced risk to customers from food-borne illness
• Fewer product complaints and recalls
• Greater customer and EHO confidence in the business
• Lower risk category for EHO inspections
• Enhanced ability to motivate and supervise food handlers
• Better understanding of HACCP and quality systems
• More effective implementation of HACCP
• Enhanced professional status and promotion prospects.

HACCP Regulations.

The HACCP Regulations is to be directly implemented into UK law from 01.01.06.

The new Food Hygiene Regulations 2005:

1. Full implementation of a food safety management system based on HACCP principles [Article 5 EC 182/2004]
2. Training of those senior staff responsible for implementing and maintaining [Chapter XII (ii)]
3. Training of employees in HACCP: [Preamble to EC 182/2004 Section 13]:

"Successful implementation of the procedures based on HACCP principles will require the full cooperation and commitment of food business employees. To this end employees should undergo training" (Preamble: Section 13 EC 182/2004).

For due diligence purposes, the food business will need to provide relevant documentation [Article 5 (g) EC 182/2004] that appropriate HACCP training has been provided for its employees, and demonstrate that the HACCP training given is reflected in employee working practices.                                                                                                                              ˆ top   

Intermediate Certificate in HACCP Principles [Royal Institute of Public Health].

This is a Level 2 qualification as indicated in the UK Industry Guides to Good Hygiene Practice. The qualification is aimed at all those senior staff concerned with the implementation of modern food safety management systems. The course is specifically designed for HACCP team members, as well as supervisors and managers throughout the food industry.

The qualification is achieved by a minimum of 18 guide learning hours. There is a single examination comprising of multiple-choice questions and short answer questions based on a case study.

• Candidates receive a RIPH Intermediate Certificate in HACCP Principles.
• Duration 18 hours minimum, price available on application.
• Contact us for further information or to book your course.

-:- Equivalent, accredited CIEH qualifications can also be offered on demand.


Advanced Certificate in Applied HACCP Principles [Royal Institute of Public Health].

This is a Level 3 qualification as indicated in the UK Industry Guides to Good Hygiene Practice. It is aimed at all those involved in the implementation of modern food safety management systems. The qualification is specifically designed for HACCP team leaders, as well as supervisors and managers throughout the food industry.

The qualification requires a minimum of 30 hours guided learning, plus two written examinations.

• Candidates receive a RIPH Advanced Certificate in Applied HACCP Principles.
• Duration 30 hours minimum, price available on application.
• Contact us for further information or to book your course.

-:- Equivalent, accredited CIEH qualifications can also be offered on demand.                                                                                        ˆ top