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Sanitary Food Transportation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) put forth the "Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food" rule on April 6, 2016, under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). This regulation mandates that all entities involved in the transportation of human and animal food via motor or rail vehicles adhere to established sanitary transportation best practices. These include maintaining appropriate temperatures, thoroughly cleaning vehicles between loads, and safeguarding food during transit. The aim of this course is to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the FDA's Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food rule. It details all aspects of the regulation, including general provisions, vehicles and transportation equipment, transportation operations, training, records, and waivers. Please note, this course does not delve into the specifics of food safety issues that may arise during transportation, sanitary practices to address potential issues, or other specific responsibilities to ensure food safety during transportation. Sanitary conditions and controls can differ based on the type of food and vehicle used in transportation.

Sanitary Food Transportation

COURSE OVERVIEW

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), an agency that carriers and drivers may not be used to dealing with, put forth the “Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food” rule on April 6, 2016. This regulation, under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), mandates that all entities involved in the transportation of human and animal food via motor or rail vehicles adhere to established sanitary transportation best practices. These include maintaining appropriate temperatures, thoroughly cleaning vehicles between loads, and safeguarding food during transit.

The goal of this course, Sanitary Food Transportation, is to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the FDA’s Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food rule. It details all aspects of the regulation, including general provisions, vehicles and transportation equipment, transportation operations, training, records, and waivers.

Disclaimer: This course, Sanitary Food Transportation, does not delve into the specifics of food safety issues that may arise during transportation, sanitary practices to address potential issues, or other specific responsibilities to ensure food safety during transportation. Sanitary conditions and controls can differ based on the type of food and vehicle used in transportation.

COURSE TOPICS

Sanitary Food Transportation covers the following topics:

  • General Provisions
  • Regulations
  • Exceptions
  • Vehicles & Transportation Equipment
  • Transportation Operations
  • Training, Records & Waivers

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify the entities subject to the Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food rule
  • Understand the requirements for vehicles and transportation equipment, as well as transportation operations
  • Implement best practices for sanitary transportation
  • Identify the training requirements, record retention, and waivers

The new rule mandates that drivers transporting food receive training that includes:

  • Identification of potential food safety problems that may occur during transportation
  • Understanding basic sanitary food transportation practices
  • Knowledge of the food DOT safety regulations

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated duration: 20 minutes

PASS MARK

Testing conducted in this online course, Sanitary Food Transportation, is designed to reinforce the information presented. A score of 80% is necessary to receive a certificate of completion. Participants will be allowed two attempts to achieve the pass mark.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be made available for download and print.

COURSE PREVIEW

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 20 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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