Level 1 Food Safety – Manufacturing

Course Overview

This CPD-accredited Level 1 Food Safety course is tailored specifically for the food manufacturing sector. It provides essential training on food hygiene principles, contamination prevention, and the legal requirements that apply to food production environments under EC Regulation 852/2004 and Irish food safety legislation.

The course addresses the unique challenges of food manufacturing, including production line hygiene, batch traceability, allergen management, and the importance of maintaining HACCP-based food safety management systems throughout the manufacturing process.

About This Course

Food manufacturing environments present unique food safety challenges, including high-volume production, complex supply chains, and the need for strict process controls. A single food safety failure in manufacturing can affect thousands of consumers and lead to costly product recalls, legal action, and reputational damage.

This course provides manufacturing workers with the knowledge to maintain food safety standards throughout the production process. Topics include preventing cross-contamination on production lines, understanding temperature control requirements, proper cleaning and sanitisation protocols, and the importance of personal hygiene and protective clothing in food production areas.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for anyone working in food manufacturing and processing environments, including production line workers, quality control staff, warehouse operatives handling food products, and new employees requiring food safety induction training.