Food Microbiology and Safety Testing
This course focuses on the microbiological examination of food products to protect consumers and support regulatory compliance. Delegates learn detection and enumeration methods for indicator organisms and foodborne pathogens, along with sampling and shelf life considerations. The training connects laboratory results to food safety decisions in production settings.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Designing representative sampling plans for raw materials and finished foods
- 02Enumerating total viable counts and indicator organisms in products
- 03Detecting Salmonella, Listeria and other foodborne pathogens by standard methods
- 04Interpreting microbiological criteria against national and Codex limits
- 05Assessing product shelf life and spoilage through challenge and storage studies
- 06Linking laboratory findings to HACCP and food safety corrective actions
- 07Reporting results to support release and recall decisions
What you will gain
- Design representative sampling plans for food products
- Enumerate indicator organisms and total viable counts
- Detect key foodborne pathogens using standard methods
- Interpret microbiological criteria and regulatory limits
- Assess shelf life and spoilage through microbial analysis
- Report findings to support food safety corrective actions
Who should attend
- Food microbiologists and laboratory analysts
- Quality assurance staff in food manufacturing
- Food safety officers and inspectors
- Technicians in food testing laboratories
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 9 to 13 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 7 to 11 Dec 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 8 to 12 Mar 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 3 to 7 May 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 26 to 30 Jul 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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