Food Safety Management Systems Training – Supported by COLEACP

FPEAK, in collaboration with COLEACP organized a collective training on Food Safety Management Systems. The training took place on 9^th to 12^th December at Boma Inn Hotel, Nairobi and targeted technical staff (agronomists and pack-house staff). The objective of the training was to equip the participants with knowledge on issues surrounding food safety, EU regulations, quality Standards, how to develop and implement a quality manual, Good hygiene practices, Hygiene and quality at field and pack-house, Self-assessment principles and practices, Risk analysis (HACCP method), HACCP method implementation and traceability. The COLEACP Delegate General, Mr. Jeremy Knops, was present during the opening session of the training where he emphasized that COLEACP will support the Kenyan Horticulture industry through FPEAK through the Fit for Market program.

FPEAK will be conducting this training and others to the industry players using the COLEACP methodology in future. Participants were drawn from companies that have a working contract with COLEACP.

View more photos of the training here.