Product safety and environmental risk courses from THE ACADEMY by DHI by DHI A/S

PRODUCT SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISK Ensuring chemical regulatory compliance worldwide

STANDARD TRAINING COURSES

PRODUCT SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISK THE ACADEMY by DHI provides training courses in topics related to chemicals regulation worldwide, in particular REACH, GHS, CLP and the EU Biocidal Products Regulation. We also provide training courses in the impact that chemicals have on humans and the environment such as toxicological risk assessment, ecotoxicology and food regulation. Keeping track of ever changing requirements in chemicals regulation is a daunting task. At the same time, health and environmental impacts of consumer products have become a visible part of the public agenda. This enhances the awareness of the safe use of chemical substances at the work place, in production processes and during the final use of the product.

STANDARD TRAINING COURSES #01

INTRODUCTION TO GHS - Chemical user course

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CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING OF CHEMICAL MIXTURES - Complying with the GHS requirements

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APPROVAL OF BIOCIDAL PRODUCTS IN THE EU - BPR requirements, biocidal product families and treated articles

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IUCLID 6 COURSE - Biocide authorisation dossiers

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IUCLID 6 COURSE - REACH registration dossiers

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HOW TO PREDICT SUBSTANCE DATA WITHOUT TESTING - Introduction to the OECD QSAR Toolbox

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ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT OF CHEMICALS - Introduction to EUSES

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APPLIED TOXICOLOGY - Two-day theoretical course

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FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS - Introductory course to the EU regulation

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ALLERGENS IN FOOD - Risk management in the food industry

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PLANNING (WSP) FOR SAFE SUPPLY OF DRINKING WATER - Planning as a tool to secure safe and clean water in distribution networks

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DRINKING WATER SAFETY PLANS (WSP) - Implementation of risk management in water supplies

COURSE DESCRIPTION

INTRODUCTION TO GHS Chemical user course

This one-day course will give you an overall introduction to GHS. Upon completion of the course you will be able to determine your role and obligations under GHS. Furthermore, the course will provide you with tools for chemicals management. Chemicals, through production, handling, transport and use, pose a potential hazard to human health and the environment. The Globally Harmonized System on classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS) was developed with the aim to enhance protection of human health and the environment through standardised criteria for classification and hazard communication. The GHS regulations pose a complex challenge for companies producing or marketing chemical substances and mixtures, as well as the users of such chemicals. Meeting national and international legal requirements and optimising documentation involve a major effort, especially as the system develops continuously while striving for harmonisation. COURSE TOPICS 

The GHS background

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The scope of GHS

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Roles and obligations

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Classification criteria

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Hazard communication through labels and Safety Data Sheets

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GHS globally

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GHS management

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Hands-on exercises

THE ACADEMY BY DHI THE ACADEMY offers a palette of courses and capacity building packages designed to fit your needs and challenges. We offer standard and/or tailored training. MIKE Powered by DHI courses focus on practical skills, hands-on exercises and teaching you how to get the most out of your software. These courses also enable you to understand the power of the MIKE tools for building decision support systems. Thematic courses allow you to apply concepts, applications and decision support principles to the entire business process within current areas: aquaculture and agriculture, energy, climate change, flooding, coast and marine, surface and groundwater, urban water, industry, environment and ecosystems, product safety and environmental risk, etc.

Our trainers are experienced professionals, many of whom are recognised international experts in their fields. The use of highly skilled trainers guarantees the quality of THE ACADEMY courses.

TARGET GROUP AND PREREQUISITES Manufacturers of chemical products. Distributors, importers and users of chemicals who need to evaluate information from their raw material suppliers. This course is an introductory course to GHS and no prior knowledge of classification, labelling or other chemicals regulation is required.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING OF CHEMICAL MIXTURES Complying with the GHS requirements

At this two-day course you will learn to classify chemical mixtures based on information on chemical composition or information from the Safety Data Sheet. Furthermore, you will learn to prepare a hazard label including hazard pictograms and phrases. We go through the detailed steps required to classify mixtures according to GHS, the Globally Harmonized System on classification and labelling of chemicals and chemical mixtures. We focus on using test results, bridging principles and calculation methods which are required to identify and describe physical, health, and environmental hazards. You will gain hands-on experience through progressive, structured exercises that are related to the various topics covered by the course. In this way, you are provided with concrete tools to perform your own classifications and labelling. COURSE TOPICS 

Methods for classifying mixtures

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How to interpret information from your raw material supplier

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Classifying mixtures containing mixtures

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Labelling of mixtures

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Safety Data Sheets

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Examples and practical work on classification, labelling and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for mixtures

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Access to DHI’s ChemClass Module on classification of mixtures

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Hands-on exercises

Our trainers are experienced professionals, many of whom are recognised international experts in their fields. The use of highly skilled trainers guarantees the quality of THE ACADEMY courses.

TARGET GROUP AND PREREQUISITES Manufacturers of chemical products. Distributors, importers and users of chemicals who need to evaluate information from their raw material supplier.

The course contains some technical details. Thus, an understanding of the basic principles of chemistry is preferable, but not a condition.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

APPROVAL OF BIOCIDAL PRODUCTS IN THE EU BPR requirements, biocidal product families and treated articles

At this one-day course you will become familiar with the requirements in the European Union (EU) for authorisation under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). You will learn to distinguish between the different routes for approval and you will learn how to make a complete application for authorisation of a biocidal product.

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In addition, we will explore the biocidal product families, treated articles as well as data requirements and software tools. According to the course participants’ wishes, we can focus on specific main groups or issues.

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Biocidal products are commercial products with the aim to kill or inhibit harmful organisms. Biocidal products cover a wide range of uses, including disinfectants (hand and surfaces); preservatives (wood, in-can); rodenticides and insecticides as well as antifouling paint, embalming fluids etc.

COURSE TOPICS 

Requirements and timeline for authorisation on the European market

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Different procedures for authorisation (Union authorisation, national authorisation, mutual recognition, simplified authorisation and identical products)

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Biocidal product families

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Treated articles

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Data and documentation requirements

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The use of the software tools R4BP 3 (Register for Biocidal Products), IUCLID 6 and SPC Editor

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The latest developments in the BPR, nationally and in the EU

Via cases you will learn what must be included in an application for authorisation. You will also learn how to organise the approval procedure for a biocidal product. Finally, you will get practical knowledge of the pros and cons of the different routes for application.

THE ACADEMY offers a palette of courses and capacity building packages designed to fit your needs and challenges. We offer standard and/or tailored training.

Thematic courses allow you to apply concepts, applications and decision support principles to the entire business process within current areas: aquaculture and agriculture, energy, climate change, flooding, coast and marine, surface and groundwater, urban water, industry, environment and ecosystems, product safety and environmental risk, etc.

Our trainers are experienced professionals, many of whom are recognised international experts in their fields. The use of highly skilled trainers guarantees the quality of THE ACADEMY courses.

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TARGET GROUP AND PREREQUISITES The course is aimed at staff in companies producing, importing or marketing biocides and biocidal products as well as companies whose production depends on products containing biocides.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

IUCLID 6 COURSE Biocide authorisation dossiers

This one-day IUCLID 6 training course aims to assist you in preparing and/or editing biocidal product dossiers. The course is based on the practical aspects of IUCLID to ensure that the outcome of the course will be applicable for your day-to-day work challenges with IUCLID. At the course you will receive expert advice on how to use IUCLID for biocidal product dossiers. We will also guide you through IUCLID and the process of creating a dossier step-by-step. Upon completion of the course you will be able to use IUCLID for your future biocidal product dossiers. COURSE TOPICS 

Introduction to IUCLID

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IUCLID components under Tasks, Inventories and Tools, plus administration

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How to work in parallel on IUCLID and ECHA accounts

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Exporting and importing information to a IUCLID dataset

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Creating a new IUCLID dataset (substance and product/mixture)

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Creating end-point study records and end-point summaries

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Creating a IUCLID dossier from a IUCLID product dataset

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IUCLID dossier submission to ECHA via R4BP 3

TARGET GROUP AND PREREQUISITES The course is relevant for everybody who is or will be working with IUCLID.

Our trainers are experienced professionals, many of whom are recognised international experts in their fields. The use of highly skilled trainers guarantees the quality of THE ACADEMY courses.

At the course, please bring your own laptop with IUCLID 6 installed. Prior to the course you will receive further instructions on how to download IUCLID 6.

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IUCLID 6 COURSE REACH registration dossiers

This one-day IUCLID 6 training course aims to assist you in preparing and/or editing REACH registration dossiers. The course is based on the practical aspects of IUCLID 6 to ensure that the outcome of the course will be applicable for your day-to-day work challenges with IUCLID 6. IUCLID 6 plays a central role in the IT environments of all organisations that manage scientific data on chemicals in a regulatory context, for example under the OECD HPV, the EU Biocidal Products Regulation or the EU REACH Regulation. At the course you will receive expert advice on how to use IUCLID 6 for REACH registration dossiers. We will also guide you through IUCLID 6 and the process of creating a dossier step-by-step. Upon completion of the course you will be able to use IUCLID 6 for your future REACH registration dossiers. COURSE TOPICS 

Introduction to IUCLID 6

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IUCLID 6 components under Tasks, Inventories and Tools

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Exporting and importing information to/from a IUCLID 6 dataset

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Creating a new IUCLID 6 dataset (substance and product/mixture)

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Creating end-point study records and end-point summaries

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Creating a IUCLID 6 dossier from a IUCLID 6 dataset

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IUCLID 6 dossier submission to ECHA via REACH IT

Our trainers are experienced professionals, many of whom are recognised international experts in their fields. The use of highly skilled trainers guarantees the quality of THE ACADEMY courses.

TARGET GROUP AND PREREQUISITES The course is relevant for everybody who is or will be working with IUCLID 6.

At the course, please bring your own laptop with IUCLID 6 installed. Prior to the course you will receive further instructions on how to download IUCLID 6.

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ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT OF CHEMICALS Introduction to EUSES

This one-day course is an introduction to EUSES and will guide you through the process of making environmental risk assessments of chemicals and biocides. After the course you know how to use emission scenario documents together with EUSES for your dossiers. EUSES - or the European Union System for the Evaluation of Substances - has been developed to support the risk assessment of new and existing substances and biocides as laid down in European legislation and the EU Technical Guidance Documents. EUSES is a tool for calculation of the Predicted Environmental Concentration (PEC) and the Predicted No-Effect Concentration (PNEC) to assess risks to the environment. The course will take you through the process of making environmental risk assessments step-by-step. COURSE TOPICS 

The basics of EUSES.

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Collection, interpretation and use of physico-chemical data and fate data.

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Calculation of the emission of chemicals or biocides into the environment. Examples from emission scenario documents and how these have been implemented by EUSES will be given.

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Calculation of PEC values by EUSES.

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Collection and interpretation of ecotoxicological input data, including how ecotoxicity data are generated and how you select the right endpoint for your assessment. You will also be introduced to the general principles applied for calculating the PNECs.

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Risk assessment of chemicals or biocides comparing PEC and PNEC values.

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Examples on how to improve the risk assessment will be given.

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Hands-on exercises.

TARGET GROUP AND PREREQUISITES

Our trainers are experienced professionals, many of whom are recognised international experts in their fields. The use of highly skilled trainers guarantees the quality of THE ACADEMY courses.

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This training course is for everyone working with environmental risk assessments or registration of chemicals or biocidal products. No prerequisites are required to attend the course. However, it is an advantage to have some general knowledge of chemistry and ecotoxicology. Tailor-made courses addressing particular needs can be arranged on request. Please bring your own laptop for the hands-on exercises. courses@dhigroup.com www.theacademybydhi.com

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HOW TO PREDICT SUBSTANCE DATA WITHOUT TESTING Introduction to the OECD QSAR Toolbox

More and more emphasis is put on the prediction of (eco-)toxicological properties of chemicals from non-testing methods, such as QSAR modelling, to minimise costly testing. The aim of this one-day course is to make you familiar with the OECD QSAR Toolbox in order to predict missing data cheaper and faster. The OECD QSAR Toolbox has been developed within the OECD chemical programme in collaboration with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to support industry and minimise unnecessary testing. During the course we will use the most recently released version of the Toolbox. After the course you may be able to use the Toolbox to perform the below tasks: 

To group chemicals into categories (when physiochemical, human health, ecotoxicological and/or environmental fate properties or their mode of actions are similar).

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To fill (eco-)toxicological data gaps based on read-across or trend analysis.

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To search for published experimental results in approx. 40 databases.

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To find out if a target chemical substance is included in national regulatory inventories. To evaluate the toxicity of pharmaceutical impurities or of chemicals in medical devices.

COURSE TOPICS 

Basic theory of QSAR

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Explaining the steps of the OECD QSAR Toolbox workflow

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How to search for data on a chemical in the OECD QSAR Toolbox databases

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How to predict e.g. skin sensitisation and AMES mutagenicity potential of a chemical

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How to use the OECD QSAR Toolbox for REACH registrations

TARGET GROUP AND PREREQUISITES

Our trainers are experienced professionals, many of whom are recognised international experts in their fields. The use of highly skilled trainers guarantees the quality of THE ACADEMY courses.

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Anyone who wants to explore the possibility of filling data gaps on a scientifically sound basis to save time and money but without having to carry out new laboratory tests. Preferably, you should have good knowledge of chemistry and/or biology, including the various types of toxicity testing and hazard classification end-points. You are requested to bring your own laptop and the latest version of the Toolbox must be downloaded prior to the workshop. When you register, you will receive further instructions on how to download the Toolbox.

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APPLIED TOXICOLOGY Two-day theoretical course

The aim of this two-day theoretical course is to introduce you to the fundamentals in toxicology and risk assessment, including the most important databases. After the course you will be able to participate in discussions about basic toxicology, and you will have a better understanding of hazard and risk assessment and how to carry out data searches on chemicals. At the course you will get a brief introduction to toxicology and its basic principles. You will also be introduced to guidelines for toxicological test methods, information searching in internet databases and methods for toxicological risk assessment of a substance. The course includes various hands-on exercises in how to find relevant information on chemicals from databases and web searches and how to derive a health based limit value for a specific chemical. Furthermore, the course includes brief lectures on combination toxicology and properties of nanomaterials - the new challenge in toxicology. COURSE TOPICS 

The fundamentals of toxicology

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Areas of application (REACH, medicines)

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Toxicological testing

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The use of QSAR in predictive toxicology

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Test guidelines, including OECD guidelines

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Examples of risk assessment

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Discussion: application and future needs of toxicology

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Hands-on exercises

Our trainers are experienced professionals, many of whom are recognised international experts in their fields. The use of highly skilled trainers guarantees the quality of THE ACADEMY courses.

TARGET GROUP AND PREREQUISITES

You have basic knowledge of biology and/or chemistry but want more background on toxicological principles.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS Introductory course to the EU regulation

At this one-day-course you will get an overview of the safety requirements to food contact materials marketed in the European Union (EU). We will look at various materials such as plastics, rubber, metal, recycled paper, adhesives and ink. In addition, you will learn how to prepare a compliance declaration and how to assess if the declaration is sufficient for your intended purpose.

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The course is a mix of lectures and exercises, which are solved in groups. At the course you will get a folder with current regulations and guidelines. If you are interested in a particular subject pertinent to the course, please inform us in advance. We will then try to include your subject in the course.

Food contact materials are materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, from packaging to processing equipment and kitchen utensils. The EU regulation on food contact materials not only comprises materials in direct contact with food but also materials that are in indirect contact with food such as pallets used for stacking. Upon completion of the course you will be able to communicate with test laboratories concerning relevant tests and with suppliers and customers concerning requirements to be fulfilled. COURSE TOPICS 

The EU regulation on safety evaluation of food contact materials

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How to test the safety of food contact materials

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Content of compliance declarations

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How to communicate with non-European suppliers and customers concerning EU requirements

THE ACADEMY offers a palette of courses and capacity building packages designed to fit your needs and challenges. We offer standard and/or tailored training.

Our trainers are experienced professionals, many of whom are recognised international experts in their fields. The use of highly skilled trainers guarantees the quality of THE ACADEMY courses.

TARGET GROUP AND PREREQUISITES The course is relevant for staff in companies that produce, use, import or deliver raw materials for use in food contact materials, food packaging or processing equipment. It is a prerequisite that you become acquainted with the current EU regulation on food contact materials prior to the course.

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FOOD ALLERGENS Risk management in the food industry

At this one-day-course you will learn how to control allergens in a food production. Furthermore, you will learn how to incorporate risk assessment in overall risk analysis. Consumers can be allergic to an infinite number of ingredients. However, some allergens cause allergic reactions more frequently. As a result, labelling is required on food containing certain allergens. This includes food containing milk, wheat, egg, shellfish, fish, celery or mustard. It is vital that the labelling is correct as incorrect labelling may be fatal to allergy sufferers. For a food production comprehensive measures are required to keep track of allergens in production and packaging and on the labelling. We will guide you through the process - from identification of allergens to making the necessary provisions and fulfilling labelling requirements. COURSE TOPICS 

Clarification of food allergy and types of allergens

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Why is it so difficult to determine a threshold limit value?

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Risk analysis of food production with regard to allergens

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Critical elements: staff, suppliers, raw material, equipment, processing, consumer information, product development and documentation

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What is required to obtain an exemption from labelling requirements?

The course is a mix of lectures and exercises, which are solved in groups.

At the course you will get a folder with current regulations and guidelines.

Our trainers are experienced professionals, many of whom are recognised international experts in their fields. The use of highly skilled trainers guarantees the quality of THE ACADEMY courses.

If you are interested in a particular subject pertinent to the course, please inform us in advance. We will then try to include your subject in the course. TARGET GROUP AND PREREQUISITES

The course is relevant for staff in food companies, from suppliers of food ingredients to companies handling pre-packed food. The course is especially relevant for staff responsible for quality and operations. It is a prerequisite that you are familiar with general risk analysis and HACCP.

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PLANNING (WSP) FOR SAFE SUPPLY OF DRINKING WATER Planning as a tool to secure safe and clean water in distribution networks

This two-day, thematic course provides a broad overview of Water Safety Plans (WSP), which is the most reliable method to systematically prevent health hazards in drinking water. The course focuses particularly on the introduction of Water Safety Plans in the urban water distribution networks for drinking water supply. You obtain a theoretical basis for analysing and controlling health hazards that may threaten the water quality in the networks. Today governments and health authorities worldwide demand that water supply plants and supply companies delivering large quantities of water per year must implement quality assurance schemes - for example through the establishment of WSP. The distribution networks is the most sensitive part of the water supply system and where risk assessment is most difficult. COURSE TOPICS 

Historical background and overall principles for WSP

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Management and planning

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Risk factors of particular relevance for the network

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Risk assessment in the network

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Quantitative microbial risk assessment

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Training and hygienic behaviour

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Risk management: Barriers, validation, monitoring, corrective actions, audit, review of WSP

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Risk management: Group work based on case studies

TARGET GROUP AND PREREQUISITES

Professionals such as managers and operating staff in water supply companies who have implemented Water Supply Planning or who intends to do so. LEARN MORE AND CONTACT US

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DRINKING WATER SAFETY PLANS (WSP) Implementation of risk management in water supplies

This course (1-5 days) introduces you to Drinking Water Safety Plans (WSP), which is the most efficient method of systematically preventing the presence of health hazards in drinking water. The course gives you the theoretical background for analysing and controlling health hazards in water supply. You are given concrete cases, exercises, instructions and guidelines on how to assess health hazards and minimize the risk of contamination. Today governments and health authorities worldwide demand that water supply plants and supply companies delivering large quantities of water per year must implement quality assurance schemes - for example through the establishment of WSP. The course contents has been designed according to national and international guidelines on drinking water quality. COURSE TOPICS 

Historical background for drinking water safety

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Overall principles of WSP

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Barriers, validation, monitoring, corrective actions, audit, review of WSP

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Assessment of risk factors, practical instructions

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Discussion of case studies

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Determination of health hazards and priorities

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National and international WSP guidelines

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Risk management: Barriers, validation, monitoring, corrective actions

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WSP review and audit

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Risk management: Group work based on the participants’ cases or cases from water supply companies.

TARGET GROUP AND PREREQUISITES

Managers and operating staff in water supply companies who intend to start planning and implementing WSP.

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Participants from water supply companies will benefit from bringing a flow diagram of their respective water distribution networks.

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