Food Safety Workshop for Food Entrepreneurs

Do you have a recipe that your family and friends rave about? This workshop is for serious foodies. Participants will learn what it takes to produce and sell safe food while having a unique opportunity to meet and network with food safety professionals, regulators, and fellow food entrepreneurs.

· The class begins with an 8-week online, asynchronous study followed by a one-day in-person workshop.

· The in-person workshop includes lecture summaries, Q & A sessions with food safety experts, and a networking session where you are encouraged to showcase your product while networking with fellow entrepreneurs.

· This class is not a regulatory requirement. It is educational.

Upon completion, you should have a solid understanding of the food safety and regulation requirements for producing and selling food in South Carolina.

Workshop topics include:

• State and Federal Regulations

• What is an Approved Facility?

• Food Safety Planning

• Product Testing

• Nutrition Labeling

• Food Processing 101

• Documents and Record Keeping

• Traceability and Recall

• Resources for Business

Host or Publisher Adair Hoover