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IGI are pleased to announce a joint venture with Jeffrey International Group (JIG) .  The new joint venture will be named the HACCP Academy to provide training and consultancy to all food industries who wish to attain a level of excellence in the subject.  JIG have numerous interests in the food manufacturing and catering throughout the Middle East and it is hoped the new food safety section of the Company will complement their existing client portfolio.

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)

• Level 2
• Level 3

Royal Institute of Public Health (RIPH)

• Level 2
• Level 3
• Level 4

Level 2 courses are designed for entry level into the subject they involve one days tuition and a multiple-choice questionnaire at the end. Ideal for chefs/supervisors/food production team leaders and those who require a basic knowledge of the subject for there work place.

Level 3 courses go into the subject and processes of HACCP in more depth. Normally two days tuition followed by the candidate carrying out a HACCP assessment of there own work place. This will be submitted for marking and a certificate awarded if the candidate achieves the set criteria. Designed for Head chefs/Food and beverage managers/Food process Managers/Technical Managers who have a responsibility to ensure HACCP is carried out or wish to develop HACCP in theire work place.

Level 4 course is for the HACCP proffesional who will use the skills learnt throughout there working week. Suitable for auditors and quality standard personnel and those with specific food safety roles. The five-day course is subject to examination and assessment.

All courses can be tailored to Manufacturing/Catering/Retail sectors. Also special sections can be added for various industries E.G. Cook Chill/Freeze, flight catering, hospital and institutional catering etc.

We specialise in carrying out in-house courses bespoke for our clients.

For course programmes, costs and further information please send us an enquiry.

The accident occurred at the Burford Bridge Hotel in Mickelham, Surrey.  The man, who was on his way to a wedding, fell on steps outsdie the hotel in August 2006.

An investigation by Mole Valley DC's environmental health department found there were inadequate handrails at the site, the edges of the steps were not clearly marked and were obstructed by flower pots.

The owners, MacDonald Hotels and Resorts, pleaded guilty at Dorking magistrates court on 27th July.  The fine included £10,000 for failing to protect the health and safety of the public and £2,000 for failing to carry out an adequate risk assessment. 

Salmonella was found in some of the firm's products between January and March 2006 and more than a million Cadbury's chocolate bars were recalled on 23rd June.  Forty-two people became ill and three had to receive hospital treatment.

The court was told that the outbreak was caused by a leaking pipe at the Marlbrook factory and that Cadbury changed its quality testing systems, allowing Salmonella to enter its chocolate bars, to save money.