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New to Food III: Keeping Our Consumers Safe

Food safety is one of the most important responsibilities in food manufacturing. New to Food: Keeping Our Consumers Safe introduces learners to the essential principles, regulations, hazards, and everyday practices that protect consumers and support safe operations. This beginner-friendly Class helps learners understand why food safety matters, how compliance supports product integrity, and how good manufacturing practices help prevent risk before products reach the consumer.  

This Class is Best For:

• Small food manufacturing business owners building team knowledge.
• Entrepreneurs launching a new food product or entering the food industry.
• Employees in Marketing, R&D, Sales, Procurement, or Supply Chain who want to better understand food safety and operations.
• Individual contributors and operators who are new to food manufacturing and food safety.
• Emerging supervisors, shift leads, and QA professionals taking on greater responsibility.
• Managers who need entry-level food safety training resources for their teams. 

What You’ll Learn:

• The value and importance of food safety in a food manufacturing company.
• Key state and federal laws and regulations that guide food safety expectations.
• Biological, chemical, and physical food safety hazards.
• Current Good Manufacturing Practices, commonly known as cGMPs.
• The role of internal auditing in maintaining food safety systems.
• How pre-operation inspections support safe, ready-to-run production environments. 

Snapshot:

• Lesson Overview:
  • Lesson 1: The Importance of Food Safety
  • Lesson 2: Laws and Regulations
  • Lesson 3: Food Safety Hazards
  • Lesson 4: Current Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Lesson 5: Internal Auditing
  • Lesson 6: Pre-Op Inspections
• Level: Introductory / Foundational

Time Commitment:

3-4 hrs

Don't worry, you don't have to do it in one sitting.  Content is broken out into modules. so you can break it up and fit it in whenever you have a bit of time.  It'll also save your spot, and let you pick up wherever you stepped away.

Why It Matters

Every role in food manufacturing contributes to consumer safety. This Class helps learners understand the basic systems, expectations, and daily behaviors that protect consumers and strengthen food safety culture. By learning how hazards, regulations, cGMPs, audits, and inspections work together, learners build the confidence to recognize risk and support safe food production.

Why Choose New to Food?

• Designed for Beginners: Clear, practical lessons perfect for newcomers to the food manufacturing industry
• Accessible for First-Time Online Learners: User-friendly format with step-by-step guidance ensures a smooth and enjoyable learning experience
• Flexible and Convenient: Learn at your own pace anytime, anywhere
• Career Focused: Build confidence in food safety, quality assurance, and workplace dynamics, setting the state for long-term success

Take the next step in your manufacturing journey today!