Bivalve Purification Inspections
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BVP INSPECTIONS A training programme for EHOs and other auditing/inspections personnel This programme aims to provide an introduction to what constitutes proportionate, balanced and appropriate enforcement decisions and recommendations in the context of bivalve purification operations. The programme will address all of the key activities in bivalve purification and will examine the legislation, guidance, technology and underlying science that applies to each activity to provide an opportunity to evaluate potential risks and appropriate control measures. The programme adopts the approach used within health and safety legislation of possible and practicable, reasonable and proportionate to identify and evaluate suitable responses to potential food safety risks. The approach to training is that individuals should be actively encouraged to participate fully in the discussions that form a large part of the training programme. Examples used during the delivery of training are drawn from real life situations and should reflect current practice within the industry.
BVP Inspections syllabus here. The
course is accredited as a Seafish/REHIS
joint award. Course participants will be issued an attendance
certificate. Please note that there may be pre-entry requirements
for EHOS with little current bivalve purification experience FSA Course - 2 day Shellfish Hygiene in Purification Centres - a course for EHOs and others, approved by the Food Standards Agency and administered by CIEH. This FSA course is a combination of BVP Operations and BVP Inspections. It is only available for EHOs and other enforcement/inspection personnel. Course Summary This programme aims to provide an introduction to what constitutes proportionate, balanced and appropriate enforcement decisions and recommendations in the context of bivalve purification operations. The programme will address all of the key activities in bivalve purification and will examine the legislation, guidance, technology and underlying science that applies to each activity to provide an opportunity to evaluate potential risks and appropriate control measures. The programme adopts the approach used within health and safety legislations of possible and practicable, reasonable and proportionate to identify and evaluate suitable responses to potential food safety risks. The approach to training is that individuals should be actively encouraged to participate fully in the discussions that form a large part of the training programme. Examples used during the delivery of training are drawn from real life situations and should reflect current practice within the industry. The syllabus for the programme bivalve purification inspections is as follows: All objectives to be prefixed by the words: The expected outcome is that, in the context of bivalve purification, the course participant is able to: 1. Background knowledge 1.1.
Demonstrate in discussions a suitable level of understanding
of the operations of a bivalve purification and despatch centre 2. General Approach 2.1.
Identify high food safety risk activities that may be encountered
during purification operations 3. Legislation 3.1.
Identify the legal requirements controlling the purification
process 4. Good Manufacturing Practice Guidance 4.1.
Describe suitable sources of technical and expert guidance on
issues that impact upon bivalve purification 5. Effective Inspections 5.1.
List simple techniques to ensure an accurate first impression
when inspecting a bivalve purification centre
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