News from NUCSER | NUCSER conducts HACCP Training program

The Department of Food Safety and Nutrition, NUCSER organised a 3-day training program on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and ISO 22000 Internal Audit from 8th to 10th February 2024. The workshop was inaugurated by Prof Dr Iddya Karunasagar, Advisor (Research & Patents). Dr Mamatha BS, HoD, Food Safety and Nutrition along with the trainers Mrs Greena Gireesan and Mrs Anjali Johny were present.

Dr Mamatha BS, welcomed the audience and explained the importance of HACCP and ISO 22000 internal audit as the key aspects of the food industry and food safety to the participants. Chief guest, Prof (Dr) Iddya Karunasagar, spoke on the importance of food safety and how introducing HACCP could improve food quality across the globe. He also mentioned how training and teaching young minds about the importance of HACCP would benefit their academic and industrial competence. In his presidential address, Prof. (Dr.) Anirban Chakraborty, Director, NUCSER, encouraged the students to enhance their academic knowledge through the workshop and utilise the opportunity as a stepping stone in their career. Dr. Rajeshwari Vittal delivered the vote of thanks.

The participants learnt about the various aspects of HACCP and internal audit like hazard analysis plan, HACCP team planning, product validation, audit interviews and case studies during the 3-day training program.