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This course provides basic and fundamental learning opportunities for new produce regulators who have responsibilities for conducting routine and non-routine inspections and may have responsibilities for conducting investigations and collecting product samples for analysis by a laboratory (when applicable). This course is fundamental to building a trained inspectional staff. It is not a pre-requisite for FD226, but NASDA and FDA feel it is extremely beneficial. As a result, we believe it is imperative for all produce safety inspectors to attend this course or to have previous regulatory experience in food safety. While it is most logical to take this course before FD226, it was not available when states first started training produce safety inspectors. Please help your staff back-fill their training by having them attend this course. This course will also benefit those who are responsible for training new inspectors in produce programs.

This hands-on training will benefit those who have learned from ORA LearnED web-based training courses and will include live activities and exercises. Topics will include a review of the basics of conducting an inspection, including equipment and tools; opening and closing interviews; observation skills; and how to prepare a defensible report. A brief overview of investigations and sampling techniques is covered.

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Location: Hyatt Regency Columbus, 350 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215 

Room rate: $122 plus taxes

Reservation Link: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CMHRC/G-BIIP