Page: BRCGS Global Standard Gluten Free Issue 3: Auditor Training

The Gluten-Free Certification Program (GFCP) course has been designed to help you 
gain an appreciation of celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity, understand GFCP requirements and to provide guidance on implementing 
a preventative risk-based Gluten-Free Management 
System in your business. This training will also explain the process that a business will need to follow in order to become a certified Gluten-Free site. The ONLY program which is fully accredited by a third-party to certify both the site and its gluten management system. As an auditor, it is essential to have a thorough understanding of the requirements in the Gluten-Free Certification Program (GFCP) Global Standard. 

Key Learning Objectives:

– Define gluten and the differences between celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity

– Identify the impact that celiac disease has on individuals 

– Demonstrate an understanding of why the food industry is required to manage gluten containing food and products

– Recall different food handler responsibilities and GMP’s relating to gluten  management

– Explain the concept of cross contact and the potential for cross contact in a food production process

– Outline key legal requirements relating to gluten-free labelling

– List the individual components that make up the Gluten-free Certification Program (GFCP) Global Standard

– Recognise the difference between a dedicated and non-dedicated Gluten-Free site

– Identify different gluten controls that must be implemented as part of a gluten-free management system (GFMS)

– Outline the importance of prerequisite programs in safeguarding a gluten-free site

– Determine suitable gluten-free monitoring, deviation, validation and verification procedures

– Perform a documented risk assessment for gluten-free ingredients, processes and finished product  

– Describe the process for obtaining certification to GFCP Global Standard 

– Identify key objective evidence required to determine compliance against relevant sections of GFCP Global Standard 

– Correctly complete auditor documentation, including client reports and corrective action requests.

– Be able to “paint a documented picture” of specific activities within a given site, which when reviewed by any other individual, will effectively communicate a clear “snap-shot” regarding the operation and the levels of conformity. 

Who should attend Gluten free issue 3-Auditor Training:

The course is aimed at Technical & quality managers and their teams from manufacturing and retailing, BRCGS Professionals. 

Assessment:

Auditor training: 50 questions exam; Pass mark 75%.

Schedule: 

Course fee: $ 1000 USD