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
The world of wellness is experiencing a “gummification” wave, which includes using gummies to deliver APIs as a replacement for traditional forms like pills and syrups. But this matrix doesn't come without challenges. Click to read how you can ensure the effectiveness of alternative forms like gummies, chews, drink mixes, and lozenges.
Contaminants like ochratoxin A in botanicals and aflatoxins in raw materials pose serious risks to product quality and consumer health. Targeted mycotoxin testing for supplements is critical to meet global compliance standards and protect your brand from costly recalls or regulatory action. Click to learn more.
Pesticide testing is a vital part of maintaining the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of food products. For QA and food safety managers, understanding the right time to test for pesticides and how to navigate the complex regulatory landscape is crucial for keeping consumers safe and avoiding costly compliance issues. Click to read our guide on pesticide testing to learn more.
When it comes to raw material testing, choosing the right method isn't just a box to check. It's the foundation of your quality control program. So, when should monograph tests be used? And why do they matter? Read our blog to learn more.
Dietary fiber testing in supplements is a highly complex process, requiring careful selection of testing methods customized to specific fiber sources. Many companies may struggle with choosing the right dietary fiber testing methodology, often defaulting to the most convenient or cost-effective option without realizing the implications. This blog will review common types of dietary fiber sources used in supplements along with strategies to ensure accurate and timely results.
In today’s food, dietary supplement, and beverage industry, ensuring accurate sugar content in products is more important than ever. With increasing consumer awareness about nutrition and stricter regulatory requirements, companies must verify and control the levels of sugars present in their products. Sugar testing plays a vital role in maintaining product quality, meeting labeling regulations, and supporting claims such as “low sugar,” “no added sugar,” and “zero sugar.” This blog explores the different types of sugars and sweetener alternatives and considerations when submitting products for testing.
Ensuring the safety and quality of dietary supplements is a cornerstone of regulatory compliance. Among the most critical steps in this process is establishing specifications for chemical contaminants. These contaminants, which can arise from raw materials, manufacturing processes, or environmental exposure, must be controlled to meet the standards outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). This guide is designed to assist manufacturers in establishing strong chemical contaminant specifications while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Testing complex botanical matrices using HPTLC goes beyond simply running a sample through a machine—it requires a deep understanding of both the plant material’s unique properties and the strengths and limitations of HPTLC. In this article, we’ll explore the intricacies of testing complex botanical samples using HPTLC, highlighting the challenges involved and how this technique can effectively overcome them—even in the most complex matrices.
Pilot-scale and small-batch production play a critical role in food, beverage, and dietary supplement development. These early stage runs allow companies to fine-tune formulations, troubleshoot production challenges, and test market viability before full-scale commercialization. However, without proper planning, pilot production can lead to costly setbacks. This paper outlines key considerations—including food safety, quality control, production troubleshooting, and packaging—to ensure your pilot runs set the stage for a successful market launch.
Advanced analytical methods play a crucial role in identifying emerging contaminants, unexpected adulterants, food contact material migrants, and other unanticipated chemicals that may compromise regulatory compliance and consumer safety for dietary supplements. Read our white paper to learn about suspect screening and non-target analysis workflows.
