Career Details

Food Products and Processing

Description

The Food Products and Processing industry certification exam assesses knowledge in food safety basics, selection and grading of animal carcasses, and wholesale cuts for specific applications. It also covers identification and processing of retail and wholesale cuts of meat by species, fabrication of processed meats, and current industry issues.

Certifying Organization

YouScience

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Food Safety Manager Certification

Certifying Organization

National Registry of Food Safety Professionals

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Food Scientist

Certifying Organization

Institute of Food Technologists

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Animal and Plant Biotechnology

Certifying Organization

NOCTI

Type

A - Core

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