Our series of Best-in-Class webinars provides a quick study on various topics related to core food safety concepts. Each course is performed as a 2-hour “lunch and learn”-style presentation. Lead instructor, Mike Cramer of the Eurofins Advanced Learning Institute, delivers practical guidance and basic tools through the viewpoint of his 40+ years of experience in meat and food manufacturing.
These free webinar sessions are valuable for food industry personnel involved in all phases of food manufacturing, distribution, retail, and storage, and are critical to the foundation of a strong, well-rounded food safety culture.
MEET THE HOST
Michael Cramer | Trainer, Eurofins Advanced Learning Institute
Michael Cramer started his career at Swift & Company in Pennsylvania as a summer employee. He worked his way up to QA Manager (Pennsylvania and North Carolina), Production Specialist and Corporate Documentation Manager (Illinois) to QA Manager at the Swift-Eckrich plant in Chicago and then QA Director for the Armour processed meat and poultry plants. He then moved to Specialty Brands, Inc./Windsor Foods/Ajinomoto Foods North America where he stayed from 1993 to his retirement in 2023. There he served as Director of Food Safety and Quality assurance before being promoted to Senior Director of FSQA.
Mike is known for his in-depth knowledge of food plant sanitation and has written a book, now in its 3rd edition, “Food Plant Sanitation, Design, Maintenance and Good Manufacturing Practices.” He is also a member of the editorial board of Food Safety Magazine and has over twenty articles published dealing with Listeria control, Biosecurity, Sanitation and Sanitary Design, Sanitation 5S, and Allergens. As well, he is a contributing member of the American Frozen Foods Institute Listeria Working Group. You can find multiple Food Safety Matters podcasts and food sanitation webinars that he has led.
Upcoming Live Webinars
Food Allergen Management | April 15, 2026 | Register
Foreign Material Prevention | May 6, 2026 | Register
Integrated Pest Management | June 3, 2026 | Register
Recall Policy and Action Plan | June 24, 2026 | Register
Root Cause Analysis | July 15, 2026 | Coming Soon
Regulatory Response | August 5, 2026 | Coming Soon
Listeria Management | August 26, 2026 | Coming Soon
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On-Demand Webinars
Discover expert insights from Cheryl Muse, Rail Manager at Eurofins Grain Inspection, as she shares practical tips and key indicators for evaluating grain quality and mycotoxin risks—backed by over 20 years of industry experience.
As consumer demand for cleaner labels and naturally derived ingredients continues to rise, many manufacturers of OTC and dietary supplement products are reformulating to remove artificial colors and dyes. While this shift aligns with market trends, it introduces significant challenges—especially when it comes to product stability.
Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing, Madison and Eurofins Assurance are pleased to announce the launch of product certification designed to safeguard the quality of dietary supplements, ingredients and food. Brands, retailers, and facilities in the dietary supplements industry can leverage these new schemes to demonstrate their commitment to regulatory compliance and quality. Click to learn more about this new certification.
Product certification plays a vital role in minimizing the potential risks of adulteration, contamination, and other quality issues in your product. This infographic outlines the steps to earning the Eurofins Assurance Mark for your dietary supplement, ingredient, or food product.
Issues during the Clean-In-Place (CIP) process, such as insufficient rinsing, can lead to the contamination of products, resulting in quality and/or safety concerns. This on-demand webinar covers various strategies for the detection of CIP chemicals in foods, beverages, and related products. Originally Recorded on June 25, 2025
Chlorates and perchlorates are chlorine-based oxyanions that have emerged as contaminants of concern in the food and dietary supplement industries. These compounds are highly soluble in water and persistent in the environment, making them difficult to eliminate once introduced into the supply chain. Continue reading to learn what you can do to test for these contaminants.
California passed Assembly Bill 899, a law aimed at holding baby food manufacturers to a higher standard and mandating monthly testing of finished baby food products. As concerns grow about heavy metals in food, especially in infant formula, we must find a way to protect these vulnerable individuals. Read more about California Bill 899 by clicking the link.
Modern infant formula is a remarkable achievement in nutritional science, meticulously designed to meet or exceed all essential dietary needs for infants. Read this editorial by Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing CSO, Darryl Sullivan to learn about the rigorous analytical testing and regulatory requirements that companies must meet to bring infant formula to market.
June 24th, 2025– In response to evolving regulatory expectations and growing public health concerns for Bisphenol A (BPA), Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing Madison, Inc. (EFCT) has expanded its advanced testing capabilities to detect and quantify BPA. Read our press release to learn more.
As major retailers implement stricter testing requirements and regulatory expectations, ensuring compliance and quality in dietary supplements is more critical than ever. Join us as we navigate the latest advancements in testing and compliance for dietary supplements, helping brands and suppliers maintain regulatory integrity and consumer trust in a rapidly changing market. Originally Aired on June 11, 2025.
