One-Day Internal Auditor Course Returns Aug. 15
STILLWATER, Okla. — In today’s fast-paced food industry, safety and quality are not optional – they are essential. That is why the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center is offering a oneday Internal Auditor Course on Aug. 15 that is designed to equip food companies with the tools to meet and exceed global food safety standards.
Registration is $350, and participants will receive hands-on training in how to conduct internal audits against GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) standards – an essential skill for any company working to stay competitive, compliant, and credible in the marketplace.
Internal audits are not only best practice – they are required. Under Global Food Safety Institute standards, companies must complete a full internal audit at least once per year, with frequency depending on the specific Global Food Safety Institute scheme, operation size, complexity and risk level. In practice, most businesses audit in sections monthly or quarterly, ensuring their entire food safety system is reviewed over the course of the year.
“An effective internal audit system is more than a checklist. It’s your first line of defense,” said William Mc-Glynn, Food and Agricultural Products Center horticultural processing specialist. “This training gives companies a roadmap to protect their reputation and reduce long-term risk.”
The course is ideal for quality assurance managers, plant supervisors and anyone responsible for ensuring food safety in a processing environment. A small investment now can help businesses avoid costly recalls, damaged customer trust or non-compliance penalties later.
When: Aug. 15, 2025 Where: Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center Cost: $350 per person Includes: Lunch, refreshments and all workshop materials Seats are limited – register now to reserve a spot, or visit food.okstate.edu for additional details on how the Food and Agricultural Products Center can assist your operation.
