About HACCP Academy

About HACCP Academy Nigeria

Food safety is a fundamental public health concern. The Food Safety and Quality has become an area of priority and necessity for consumers, hoteliers, retailers, manufacturers and regulators. Changing global patterns of food production, international trade, technology, public expectations for health protection and many other factors have created a huge demand for food safety and quality auditing professionals.
James Marsh & Associates(JMA) and some private partners have come together to launch this initiative, the first such of its kind in Nigeria, with an emphasis on practical proficiency development exercises. This programme is expected to meet the increasing human resource requirements for HACCP-food safety and quality management professionals in the agriculture and the entire food sectors.

Objectives

The core objective of the academy is to develop professionals for development in food safety implementation and auditing of Food Safety and Quality Management in the country. It seeks to develop Nigeria’s capability to meet the global food safety and quality requirements and enhance competitiveness of food products meant for both the local and the international market. In long term perspective, it would contribute to ensure consumer safety within and outside the country.

The HACCP academy shall enable the students to:

Comprehend the issues of safety and quality in food production, handling, processing and trade.

Build technical proficiency in undertaking food safety and quality assurance in food processing chain i.e., from farm to fork.

Ensure the safety and quality of food products as per mandatory legal requirements and voluntary standards including export regulations, if required.

Design and implement:

Good Hygienic Practices (GHP)

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)

Quality Management Systems (QMS): ISO9001

Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) : ISO 22000

Environmental Management Systems: ISO 14001

Laboratory Management System: ISO 17025

Retail Standards

Be able to effectively plan, conduct, report and audit as per the guidelines of the ISO 19011-2002.

Undertake Standard Microbiological and Chemical analysis of Food Products.

Apply Good Hygienic, Manufacturing, Laboratory, Transportation and Retail Practices in Food Processing/ Hospitality industry and Retail outlets.