Consider this: would you use a product without knowing if it were safe? Unfortunately, many do this three times a day. People often assume that the food products they use in meal preparation have undergone rigorous testing, ensuring they are fit for human consumption. It's a valid assumption, given that food safety has become a paramount concern in the food processing industry.

Let's delve into concrete examples of why these matters. Remember the 2008 melamine scandal in China? Tainted infant formula caused widespread illnesses and tragic deaths. This crisis starkly illustrates the devastating consequences of lax food safety practices.

Now, picture the benefits of this career path. You'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding public health, ensuring that every meal is a safe one. Contributing to a more secure food supply is crucial for the industry. This is the essence of what our International Food Safety Management minor aims to instill in you - the knowledge, skills, and passion to make a tangible difference in food safety.

What is international food safety and quality management?
In recent years, food production processes have grown increasingly intricate, involving a greater number of stakeholders. This complexity heightens the potential risks to food safety. Fortunately, the Netherlands boasts exceptionally stringent food safety standards. For decades, the country has been at the forefront of food safety, pioneering the issuance of the inaugural food safety certifications to Dutch enterprises.

These companies, operating on the global stage, implement robust food quality and safety protocols, adhering to the most rigorous standards to ensure consumer product safety. For instance, did you know that over 90% of Dutch food companies hold internationally recognized food safety certifications? This illustrates the Netherlands' unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards in food safety.

Our International Food Safety Management minor is tailored to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in this critical field. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students delve into topics ranging from risk assessment to regulatory compliance. Graduates emerge with a strong foundation in assuring food product safety, opening doors to diverse and impactful career opportunities in the food industry.

What will you learn?
By specializing in the International Food Safety Management minor, you'll be equipped with the essential skills and knowledge needed to safeguard food products. This program is tailored to prepare you for pivotal roles in food safety management, including positions like food quality and safety manager, international food quality systems auditor, and food safety assurance advisor.

Throughout this minor, you'll delve into various processing technologies, internal food quality and safety management systems, as well as the legal requirements and regulations pertaining to food safety. Upon completion, you'll not only be capable of establishing, overseeing, and managing a food safety system but also proficient in reporting to, advising, or auditing a food company.

Moreover, this program goes beyond technical know-how. It cultivates leadership capabilities, encourages collaboration, fosters an appreciation for the global perspective, and instills an entrepreneurial spirit. These attributes will not only make you an expert in food safety but also a valuable asset in any professional setting.

Join us in the pursuit of a safer, more secure food processing industry. Enroll in the International Food Safety Management minor and make a tangible difference in the world of food safety.

Prerequisites for this course include a foundation in food science/quality, agriculture, biology, nutrition, and familiarity with food law. Proficiency in English, both in comprehension of lectures and articulation of ideas, is essential. For students without prior exposure to HACCP, quality management, and EU food law (basic concepts), self-guided study is recommended. Supplementary reference materials will be provided to facilitate comprehension.

Naam: Food safety management programs 2014
Uitgever: EBook
ISBN: ISBN 978-1-4398-2680-5 

2024-2025, semester 1.
On Wednesdays in the weeks: 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50 and 51.

Code: AFSM15
Name: Company project
EC: 4
Type exam: Assessment
Period: 2

Code: AFSM10
Name: Auditing Food Safety Management Systems
EC: 3
Type exam: Assessment
Period: 2

Code: AFSM16
Name: Food Safety and Management in practice
EC: 3
Type exam: Assessment
Period: 2

Code: AFSM03
Name: Food Safety technologies
EC: 3
Type exam: Exam
Period: 1

Code: AFSM17
Name: Implementation of Food Safety Management systems
EC: 2
Type exam: Exam
Period: 2

Aeres UAS – Green at heart
Aeres University of Applied Sciences (UAS) is the food and agriculture study programme specialist in the Netherlands, which is the second largest agricultural exporting country in the world. The Dronten faculty of Aeres UAS is literally located close to Nature and to farmland, making it a green organization at heart. Many of its study programmes are about an important basic need, namely food. The atmosphere is similar to that of a country town, where people are easy-going, friendly and willing to help one another. So, it is hardly surprising that in every programme, much time is spent on personal development. After all, it is people who get the job done.

Apply now!
So, what do you think? Can you see yourself playing your part in ensuring food product safety? Apply now or click the link for more information on the International Food Safety Management minor.