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
Botanical Reference Materials (BRMs) are the foundation of reliable High Performance Thin- Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) identity testing. They provide the verified chromatographic fingerprint against which botanical samples are compared. Learn how to safeguarding both industry integrity and consumer confidence.
A client submitted a batch of Turmeric Powder (Curcuma longa rhizome) for routine identity and quality verification. The samples were were expected to match the fingerprint of authentic turmeric reference materials. Learn how Eurofins detected detected adulteration in the client's submitted sample.
Ensuring the safety, quality, and authenticity of dietary supplements has become increasingly complex in today’s global marketplace. To protect consumers and brands alike, robust quality systems, third-party certifications, and traceability measures are essential. This webinar highlights key integrity challenges facing the dietary supplement industry, from misleading claims to adulteration concerns, and advanced analytical solutions that address them.
Join us for a focused session on Eurofins’ new Product Certification program—designed to set a higher standard for quality and transparency across the dietary supplement, food, and retail industries. Learn why certification matters, how the process works, and what makes Eurofins uniquely qualified to deliver a seal backed by nearly 100 years of testing expertise.
Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing, Madison and Eurofins Assurance are pleased to announce the launch of Clean Sport Certified. This Product Certification programme is designed to safeguard the quality of dietary supplements, ingredients and food intended for athletes. Brands, retailers, and facilities in the dietary supplements industry can leverage this programme to demonstrate their commitment to regulatory compliance and quality. Click to learn more about this new certification.
As a widely used culinary and medicinal herb, oregano is expected to meet strict botanical specifications. Read our case study to learn how Eurofins analysts used HPTLC and microscopy to uncover botanical adulteration in an oregano sample submitted for identity verification and quality assessment.
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.
Discover how the Eurofins Botanicals and LeafWorks partnership are advancing transparency in the booming functional mushroom market with species-specific DNA ID testing. Ensure product authenticity, support label claims, and meet regulatory standards with cutting-edge qPCR assays and comprehensive analytical solutions.
In this video, Eurofins Nutrition Analysis Center experts delve into the importance of using specialized test methods for chondroitin and glucosamine in complex pet food and treat matrices. We showcase the proprietary method developed by our scientists to overcome analytical challenges and ensure accurate results.
