Welcome to the RLTS

Empowering the Future Workforce

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RLTS is a national effort to develop and deliver high-quality, competency-based training to food safety professionals  within the integrated food safety system.

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What is the RLTS?

The Regulatory and Laboratory Training System (RLTS) is a collaborative system that expands opportunities for food safety training.

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Why it Matters

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Competency-based training ensures consistent standards, up-to-date skills, and an integrated workforce across the agencies and industry.

Help shape the future of food safety by contributing learning resources or becoming an early adopter of the RLTS.

How to Get Involved?

How does the RLTS support you as a food safety professional?

In summary, the RLTS:

  • Expedites training time,

  • Gets you the competencies you need to do your job, and

  • Allows you to track your competency profile as you progress and grow in your field.

A safe and secure food system starts with a competent, connected workforce.

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Questions? Reach out to us via email.