Key Modules CoveredFoundations of Meat Safety Assurance SystemMeat Production Systems & Supply Chain RisksMicrobiological Hazards in MeatChemical Hazards & ResidueFood Allergens in Meat Safety ManagementAnimal Welfare as a Food Safety DeterminantHygiene, Slaughter & Processing ControlsOfficial Controls, Risk-basedMeat Inspection & TraceabilityAntimicrobial Resistance & One HealthSustainability in Meat Safety ManagementEmerging Technologies in Meat SafetyRisk Communication & Policy Integration
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Regulatory Officials & Inspectors (USDA FSIS)
Food Safety and Public Health Policy Advisors
Quality Assurance Managers
HACCP Team Leaders
Food Safety Auditors
Livestock Producers
Meat Processing Supervisors
PhD students
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Background in:
Food/meat science
Veterinary medicine
Food microbiology
Meat technology
Animal science
Public health
Or related fields
Or equivalent professional experience in the meat industry.
Prior experience in regulatory enforcement, inspection, meat production system, quality assurance, food safety management, and public health policy is desirable.
Course Type: Cohort-based learning enables interactive collaboration, personalized feedback by course instructor and active engagement through weekly webinars, group discussions, and expert sessions.
Delivery Type: Online hybrid course with primarily asynchronous, self-paced learning supported with guided readings from regulatory documents and evidence-based scientific and technical literature and weekly webinars
DURATION: 12 Weeks with Final Exam
COURSE TERM: September 7, 2026 – December 7, 2026
WEEKLY WEBINARS: 12:00-1:30 PM LONDON TIME
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Ivan Nastasijevic is a distinguished expert in food safety, meat hygiene, and microbiology, with extensive experience spanning research, academia, and policy development. Currently serving as a Principal Research Fellow in Food Systems at the Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology in Belgrade, Serbia, he has made significant contributions to the advancement of food safety protocols. His expertise is widely recognized, having worked with the World Health Organization (WHO), the University of Central Lancashire, and Serbia’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture. Dr. Nastasijevic’s career reflects a commitment to enhancing food safety, public health, and antimicrobial resistance mitigation, making him a key figure in global food systems research.