Pathways to Profits: Food Labeling and Food Safety Plan for Small Businesses (Oahu)

There are many food entrepreneurs in Hawai‘i offering a variety of products who are not aware of the many regulations that are required in food labeling. The Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) requires most manufacturers to comply with the new nutrition labeling and food safety plans. And there are also existing food regulations which businesses need to be aware of. The State Department of Health is requiring all food manufacturers to have at a minimum, a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan. This class will provide practical tips and information on: *Label Content Requirements, *How to Prepare a Food Safety Plan, *Basic Food Safety Plan Elements

Speaker(s): John Nakashima, RS, PCQI, Owner of Food Safety Services Hawai‘i, LLC Nina Ann Tanabe, MS, CFS, Principal of Pacific Food Technology LLC

Co-Sponsor(s): Foreign Trade Zone No. 9

Free parking is available The Hawai‘i SBDC is a program of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement NO. SBAHQ-19-B-00 with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Hawai‘i SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for individuals with limited English proficiency as well as reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact Hawai‘i SBDC at 945-1430 to make arrangements. Hawai‘i SBDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Fee: $ 25.00

Payment is to be made at the time of on-line registration. No Refunds unless the event is canceled by SBDC.