About this Event
Food Safety Workshop for Food Entrepreneurs
Do you have a recipe that your family and friends rave about? This workshop is for serious foodies. Participants will learn what it takes to produce and sell safe food while having a unique opportunity to meet and network with food safety professionals, regulators, and fellow food entrepreneurs.
· The class begins with an 8-week online, asynchronous study followed by a one-day in-person workshop. Dates for online work are September 9 - November 6, 2026. During this time you will work at your own pace through 8 modules of information.
· The in-person workshop includes lecture summaries, Q & A sessions with food safety experts, and a networking session where you are encouraged to showcase your product while networking with fellow entrepreneurs. This workshop will be held in Columbia on November 11, 2026.
· This class is not a regulatory requirement. It is educational. Upon completion, you should have a solid understanding of the food safety and regulation requirements for producing and selling food in South Carolina.
· Completion of both the online study and attendance of the Columbia meeting are required to receive a certificate of completion.
Workshop topics include:
• State and Federal Regulations
• What is an Approved Facility?
• Food Safety Planning
• Product Testing
• Nutrition Labeling
• Food Processing 101
• Documents and Record Keeping
• Traceability and Recall
• Resources for Business
Registration for this workshop is open now!
Location: Sandhill Research and Education Center
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Sandhill Research and Education Center, 900 Clemson Road, Columbia, United States
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