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Food Processing Sanitation

University of Maine Cooperative Extension

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Gain essential food safety and sanitation knowledge with our UMaine Food Processing Sanitation micro-credential pathway! Currently available online is Level 1, Food Sanitation Basics, a self-paced program that covers key topics, including:

  • Introduction to Food Safety
  • Basic Microbiology
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
  • Choosing Cleaners and Sanitizers, and
  • Pest Management

With a growing demand for skilled professionals in the food processing industry, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills to meet workforce needs and excel in this vital field.

You’ll build a strong foundation in food processing sanitation, preparing you for the next levels of the Food Processing Sanitation micro-credential! Complete Level 1 today and earn a valuable recognition of your expertise to showcase to employers.

University of Maine students may earn Levels 1 and 2 through FSN 236, Introduction to Food Safety and Food Processing Sanitation, reach out to extension.microcredentials@maine.edu to learn more.

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Cost: $75

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Earners of this micro-credential are able to:

  • Ensure compliance with all specifications according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) GMP protocols
  • Follow sanitation procedures, safety rules, and GMPs
  • Ensure all safety and quality guidelines according to GMPs and SSOPs
  • Adhere to GMPs while performing assigned duties
  • Maintain facility cleanliness
  • Clean and sanitize food processing equipment
  • Handle chemicals (including sanitizers) in the proper manner
  • Verify sanitation practices (adenosine triphosphate (ATP) swabs and allergen swabs)
  • Verify concentrations of cleaners and sanitizers, and to properly record sanitation reports

The curricula for the in-person and virtual training series are aligned with:

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Boost your skills and stand out with a Food Processing Sanitation micro-credential!

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UMaine Extension is part of the University of Maine System Micro-Credential Initiative