On November 3, 2008 Abell Quality Assurance Team member Steven Graff will be presenting at the "Sanitary Design for Food Plants: Design Guidelines for Buildings, Equipment and Infrastructure" course held by The Guelph Food Technology Centre (GFTC).

Course description: Meeting sanitary design specifications for food equipment, materials and establishments is critical to HACCP and regulatory compliance. In this program, you will explore: how sanitary design can prevent infestation, spoilage, product recalls and foodborne illness; the relationship between sanitary design and allergen cross contamination; how facility sanitary design can affect the potential for pests; elements of sanitary design requirements for sites, buildings, layouts, floors, walls and ceilings; elements of sanitary design requirements for coatings, windows, doors and building utilities; how to select materials and equipment with sanitary design in mind; and the financial implications of sanitary design.

Links: more information about this course, online course registration.