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51ºÚÁÏ Business Certificate of Competence in Food Regulation (BCCFR)

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Do you work in the food industry? Are you responsible for serving, manufacturing or distributing food? Or are you part of the supply-chain? If so, our new certificate training course should be of interest to you.

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About the BCCFR course

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The world of legislation and regulating foods is complex but essential for both businesses and consumers. This training, led by industry experts, will provide the information you need to help you navigate this complex area.

You will learn why Food Regulation is important, how the various regulators carry out market surveillance and enforce food legislation and how to manage the risk that arises from participating in the market. This information will enable you to ensure the compliance of your products and so keep customers happy and ultimately protect your brand.

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How can the course benefit you?

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The regulatory frameworks for foods can be overwhelming, particularly with the ongoing evolution of the regulatory framework, the constant flux of markets and supply chains, changes to manufacturing practices and finally the UK’s exit from the European Union.

This programme has been designed to assist those who participate to unravel and apply the legal requirements which apply to all key food groups, but it can also be tailored to cover specific sectors.

Participants will be provided with background information and rationale for requirements as well as the requirements themselves to assist in understanding and providing a basis for the development of skills which will be invaluable in ensuring foods are fully compliant.

We will help you develop and get it right in a supportive, open environment where questions are welcomed. Your knowledge and skills in the area ofÌýFood RegulationÌýwill be enhanced and there are useful resources and contacts you can take away with you for reference after the training.

TheÌýBusiness Certificate of Competency in Food RegulationÌýprovides a level of recognition for food professionals and will be recognised by regulators as providing a high level of confidence in a business’s processes and products.

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Who is the BCCFR aimed at?

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TheÌýBCCFRÌýtraining course - certified by theÌý51ºÚÁÏ, the 140 year old body that represents the trading standards profession in the United Kingdom (and sits at the centre of the UK consumer protection landscape) - is open to Food Regulation professionals based in the UK or abroad.

Put simply, it has been created forÌýALLÌýfood regulation professionalsÌýwho offer food products on the UK marketÌý(the world's 2nd largest English-speaking economy, and 6th overall),Ìýor who wish to do so in the future. Wherever you are in the world, the course will teach you the skills and competencies needed to deal with the very specific legislative challenges you will encounter.

TheÌýBCCFRÌýfills a very obvious gap - particularly for those seeking a formal recognition of their own food regulation skills and experience, or a simple way of determining the accomplishments and capabilities of others. The course also provides ample networking opportunities - as you will learn alongside a select cohort of your peers in the global product safety industry.

And, while the majority of the course is taught through live online learning, the initial and final 'in-person' stages are held in London, UK (conducted over several days). There, you will get the chance to meet both the other members of your cohort, and the course contributors too. And we look forward to meeting you.

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Structure of the BCCFR course

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The full BCCFR training course lasts six months, and takes place both online and in-person - with an initial two-day seminar, followed by a final one-day seminar; alongside five, hour-long core webinars, with extra time added to each session for delegates to ask questions.

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The five Core BCCFR Webinars are:

• Key Food Labelling Requirements - Name of the Food, Ingredients, Allergens and QUID

• Key Food Labelling Requirements - Net Quantity, Durability, Storage, Use, FBO, COO and ABV

• Nutrition Declaration

• Marketing Claims

• Enforcement Options for Food Issues

• Basic HACCP (and how it relates to Food Labelling and Standards)

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In addition, participants will be expected to pick a four-hour online course from a range of sector-specific modules (see Food Regulation Modules below). And on top of this, they will receive 18 hours of teaching. By the end of the course, participants will have received a total of 22 hours of teaching time, with the option to choose another product-specific module in addition to the one already chosen (subject to a separate fee).

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Food Regulation Modules

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Each of our sector-based Food RegulationÌýmodules consists of aÌýlive online sessionÌý- conducted overÌý4 hoursÌý(with additional time for breaks and lunch) - with one of ourÌýFood RegulationÌýexperts.Ìý

A selection of these modules is available to attendees of the BCCFRÌýcourse (and included within the cost). They are also available to book by people not participating in the full certification course, charged at £250 + VAT per module. BCCFRÌýcourse attendees will be expected to complete a Multi-Choice Assessment after each session (NB this is an optional element for non-BCCFRÌýattendees).

View or book our Food Regulation Modules

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Course Assessment

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The BCCPS course is competency-based. Therefore, the following methods of assessment are used to confirm that participants have developed the appropriate skills to apply the knowledge learned during the seminars and webinars.

1. Assignment – Application of knowledge in the workplace to solve a problem or manage an identified risk. The issue will be identified and then addressed through the practical application of knowledge to demonstrate the necessary practitioner skills in a real-world situation.
2. Professional Discussion on a Live Scenario – This assessment is undertaken in interview format, by the presentation of a hypothetical situation and then questioning to assess responsive thinking, the application of knowledge and dynamic problem solving.
3. Multiple-Choice Assessment – These will be delivered online after each seminar and webinar, to assess and reinforce the knowledge developed.

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Meet our expert presenters

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Our BCCPS course presenters and contributors are all accomplished professionals in the field of Product Safety and Consumer Protection, with extensive experience across the public and commercial sectors. Their mini biographies are available on the Presenter Profiles page.

Read more about our presenters (opens in a new tab)

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BCCFR Course fees and booking

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The full 6-month course is priced at £2,500 + VAT. This includes Certification Assessments.

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DISCOUNTS: Members of 51ºÚÁÏ, both individual and Corporate Affiliate Members, qualify for a 5% 51ºÚÁÏ Member Discount. There is also a 5% Early Bird Discount available to people who book early.

EXCLUSIONS: Course fees do not include accommodation for our 'in-person' sessions in Central London, nor for our international sessions (in countries outside the UK). However, our Operations Team can advise you on finding suitable accommodation (particularly if you are travelling to the UK from overseas).

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