Artisan Dairy Food Safety Plan Coaching

The online, self-paced Virtual Artisan Dairy Food Safety Plan Coaching Workshop is intended for small to mid-sized cheese, ice cream, yogurt, and other dairy food producers who are preparing to create, or are already developing, a Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliant, preventive control (PC)-based, food safety plan for their facility. 
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These workshops are intended for artisan cheese and dairy food producers who are preparing to create, or are already developing, a Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliant, preventive control (PC)-based, food safety plan for their facility.   The goal of these workshops is to provide Food Safety Plan review and coaching sessions that guide attendees through each step in the development process.  Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) lead trainers will be present to review key food safety plan topics and after each section, participants will split into groups and develop those sections of their food safety plan with coaching from the trainers. Templates (digital and paper) will be provided to facilitate plan development; attendees are encouraged to bring their current or in-progress plans.

1. There are NO prerequisites. PCQI certification is recommended but not required prior to enrollment.
2. If started, attendees should bring a plan to develop. Multiple products may be grouped under a single plan; please work with the course coach (dairyfoodsafetycoach [at] cornell.edu) if you need assistance determining if products should be grouped or split.

These workshops are made possible through the support of a USDA grant, obtained in collaboration with Cornell University, North Carolina State University, University of Connecticut, and the Innovation Center for US Dairy.

July 9, 2024
American Cheese Society Conference
Buffalo, NY
Registration coming soon.
Registration is limited to 40

November 12, 2024
North American Ice Cream Association Annual Convention
Savannah Convention Center
Savannah, GA
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Registration limited to 50

These workshops are intended for artisan cheese and dairy food producers who are preparing to create, or are already developing, a Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliant, preventive control (PC)-based, food safety plan for their facility.   The goal of these workshops is to provide Food Safety Plan review and coaching sessions that guide attendees through each step in the development process.  Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) lead trainers will be present to review key food safety plan topics and after each section, participants will split into groups and develop those sections of their food safety plan with coaching from the trainers. Templates (digital and paper) will be provided to facilitate plan development; attendees are encouraged to bring their current or in-progress plans.

1. There are NO prerequisites. PCQI certification is recommended but not required prior to enrollment.
2. If you have started your food safety plan, you should bring your plan to develop. Multiple products may be grouped under a single plan; please work with the course coach (dairyfoodsafetycoach [at] cornell.edu) if you need assistance determining if products should be grouped or split.
3. Attendees who wish to work on digital versions of their plans are encouraged to bring their laptops.

These workshops are made possible through the support of a USDA grant, obtained in collaboration with Cornell University, North Carolina State University, University of Connecticut, and the Innovation Center for US Dairy.

Food Safety Plan Template (Word)
Plant Food Safety System Team  (PDF)
Product Description, Distribution, Consumers, and Intended Use  (PDF)
Hazard Analysis Template  (PDF)
Process Preventive Control Template (PDF)
Sanitation Preventive Control Template (PDF)
Supply Chain Program Template (PDF)
Recall Plant Template (Word)
Model Food Safety Plan for Pepper Jack Cheese – WI (Word)

Small Entity Compliance Guide

Are You a Qualified Facility and How to Apply

Draft Guidance on Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls

Potential Hazards for Foods and Process

SafeCheeseMaking.com – Powered by the American Cheese Society

Food Safety Preventive Control Alliance – Covering all things related to Preventive Controls for Human Foods

Innovation Center for US Dairy – Providing resources for Artisan Food Safety

www.safeicecream.org - Providing resources for Artisan Ice Cream makers

https://www.idfa.org/safeicecream/food-safety-map/ - 50 States Food Safety Map