Nathan Weber, Microbiologist, will be leading the Sanitation Basics Workshop which provides a foundational understanding of sanitation principles used in food and animal food processing environments. Effective sanitation is critical to preventing contamination, controlling pathogens, protecting equipment, and ensuring compliance at every level of the food chain. Please join us after the workshop for our member appreciation lunch (for all - current & prospective!), announcements, awards and updates.

REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 31st: VCFSA.ORG/EVENTS

Lunch will be provided

VCFSA members (3 attendees per company) - FREE

Non-Members - $40, to be paid on-line at vcfsa.org/events

Jose Rodrigues is a Senior Food Safety & Regulatory Consultant with more than 25 years of experience in food manufacturing, regulatory compliance, auditing, and technical training who will be conducting a focused 16 hour advanced course covering validation, verification, and monitoring within HACCP systems. Participants will learn how to evaluate control measures, assess PRP effectiveness, meet USDA/FDA/GFSI validation requirements, and apply scientific and operational data to strengthen food safety programs. This training will include real case studies, regulatory expectations, and practical tools for improving HACCP system performance.

Jose Rodrigues is a Senior Food Safety & Regulatory Consultant with more than 25 years of experience in food manufacturing, regulatory compliance, auditing, and technical training who will be conducting a focused 16-hour advanced course covering validation, verification, and monitoring within HACCP systems. Participants will learn how to evaluate control measures, assess PRP effectiveness, meet USDA/FDA/GFSI validation requirements, and apply scientific and operational data to strengthen food safety programs. This training will include real case studies, regulatory expectations, and practical tools for improving HACCP system performance.