Tailored food safety training for regulators, ministries, technical teams, development partners, and food businesses across Africa.
I design practical training programs on Codex, HACCP, SPS, food control systems, and trade-related food safety issues. Each training is adapted to your context, your goals, and the realities of African food systems.
Strong food safety systems depend on people who understand the rules, the risks, and the practical steps needed to protect consumers and support trade.
I provide food safety training in Africa for institutions and teams that want to strengthen technical knowledge, improve coordination, and build confidence in food safety decision-making.
Whether your team needs an introduction to core food safety concepts or advanced support on Codex, regulation, inspection, and trade, I can design a program that fits your needs.
Who These Trainings Are For
These trainings are designed for institutions and teams working on food safety, Codex, SPS, regulation, and trade in Africa.
This includes:
- National food control authorities
- Food safety regulators and inspectors
- Ministries and agencies involved in SPS and Codex work
- Public health and standards institutions
- Food industry quality and compliance teams
- Development partners and NGOs supporting food safety projects
- Industry associations, exporters, and agro-processors
If your work involves food safety policy, inspection, compliance, standards, or market access, these trainings can be tailored to support your team.
Why This Training Matters
Food safety training is not only about knowledge. It is about better decisions, stronger systems, and more effective action.
Well-designed training can help institutions and teams:
- understand international food standards
- improve inspection and control practices
- strengthen coordination across agencies
- support industry compliance
- prepare for regional and international trade
- protect public health and consumer confidence
In many African contexts, food safety teams must balance technical demands, limited resources, and changing trade requirements. Training should therefore be practical, relevant, and grounded in real situations.
That is the approach I use in every program.
What Makes These Trainings Different
My approach is built around clarity, relevance, and practical use.
In every training, I aim to:
- make complex topics simple and useful
- use real African examples and case studies
- connect Codex and international standards to daily work
- encourage discussion, reflection, and problem-solving
- adapt the content to your country, sector, or project
Participants should leave with more than information. They should leave with a clearer understanding of what to do next in their own work.
Training Topics and Programs
Below are the main training areas I offer. Each one can be delivered as a standalone course or combined into a tailored program.
Codex Alimentarius and International Food Standards Training
This training helps participants understand how Codex works and how Codex texts can support national food safety systems, regulation, and trade.
Topics may include:
- the structure and function of Codex Alimentarius
- Codex committees and working procedures
- how standards, guidelines, and codes of practice are developed
- how to participate effectively in Codex meetings and electronic working groups
- how to use Codex texts in national laws, regulations, and guidance
- current Codex issues relevant to African countries
This program is useful for regulators, national Codex contact points, committee members, ministries, and technical experts.
National Food Control Systems Training
This training supports institutions that want to strengthen or modernize food control systems.
Topics may include:
- the components of an effective national food control system
- roles and coordination between ministries and competent authorities
- risk-based inspection and control planning
- food monitoring, surveillance, and data use
- communication with industry and consumers
- institutional challenges and practical options for improvement
This can be delivered as a strategic workshop for senior decision-makers or as a more technical program for inspectors and staff.
SPS, Trade, and AfCFTA Food Safety Training
This training helps teams understand the link between food safety, market access, and regional trade.
Topics may include:
- food safety and SPS issues in regional and continental trade
- harmonization of standards and regulations
- AfCFTA and its relevance to food safety systems
- supporting exporters, SMEs, and agro-processors to meet requirements
- trade-related food safety challenges between countries
- the role of standards in facilitating safer trade
This training is useful for trade ministries, food safety authorities, regional bodies, and development projects.
HACCP and Food Hygiene Training
This training is designed for food businesses, industry groups, and technical teams that want stronger preventive food safety practices.
Topics may include:
- Good Hygiene Practices (GHP)
- prerequisite programs
- HACCP principles and application
- hazard identification and control measures
- verification and recordkeeping
- internal audits and continuous improvement
- preparing for customer, regulatory, or export requirements
Sessions include practical examples and tools teams can use in their own operations.
Tailored Food Safety Capacity Building Programs
Some clients need more than a one-time workshop. They need a broader capacity-building approach.
In these cases, I can help design tailored programs that combine training with technical guidance, discussion, and follow-up.
These programs may include:
- training needs assessment
- customized agendas and materials
- sessions for mixed audiences, such as regulators and industry
- policy and technical components
- action planning and next steps
This is a strong option for national projects, institutional strengthening efforts, and donor-supported programs.
Training Formats
I offer several training formats depending on your goals, timeline, and budget.
In-Person Workshops
Ideal for national or regional teams that benefit from live discussion and group work.
Typical features:
- usually 2 to 5 days
- interactive sessions and practical exercises
- case studies and problem-solving activities
- can be organized in your country or in a regional hub
Online Live Training
A flexible option for teams in different locations.
Typical features:
- delivered on Zoom, Teams, or similar platforms
- suitable for short series or focused modules
- interactive discussion and guided exercises
- useful for refresher sessions or multi-country teams
Tailored In-House Programs
Designed for one institution, project, or company.
Typical features:
- content adapted to your products, systems, and priorities
- can include policy, technical, and management perspectives
- supports more targeted learning and discussion
Blended Programs
A combination of online sessions and in-person delivery.
Typical features:
- allows time for preparation and reflection
- supports follow-up between sessions
- useful for larger projects or phased learning
If you are not sure which format is best, I can help you choose based on your team, goals, and available resources.
What Participants Will Learn
By the end of a training, participants may be able to:
- explain key concepts in food safety, Codex, and SPS
- understand how international standards apply in practice
- use Codex texts in regulation, guidance, or control activities
- apply risk-based thinking to inspection and food control work
- support food businesses in improving compliance
- better understand trade-related food safety requirements
- identify practical steps to strengthen systems and performance
The exact learning outcomes will depend on the training topic and audience.
What a Typical Training Engagement Includes
To keep each training relevant and useful, I usually work through a simple process.
1. Needs Discussion
We start with a conversation about your audience, goals, challenges, and preferred format.
2. Program Design
I prepare a tailored agenda, learning objectives, and training content suited to your context.
3. Training Delivery
The training is delivered online, in person, or in a blended format using clear teaching and practical examples.
4. Reflection and Next Steps
Where useful, I provide recommendations, follow-up points, or action-oriented discussion to help participants apply what they learned.
This process helps ensure the training is not generic, but relevant to your institution or project.
Why Work With Me
I bring a practical and Africa-focused approach to food safety training.
My work is grounded in:
- food safety systems and regulatory practice
- Codex and international food standards
- SPS and trade-related food safety issues
- African policy and institutional contexts
- clear communication and applied learning
I aim to make technical topics easier to understand without losing depth or quality.
For institutions and teams, that means training that is both credible and usable.
Best Fit for These Trainings
These trainings are best suited for:
- institutions
- technical teams
- regulators and inspectors
- organized industry groups
- donor-funded and public sector projects
They are especially useful when the goal is to strengthen systems, improve capacity, or support better regulatory and industry practice.
If you are looking for a tailored program for a team rather than a generic certificate course for individuals, this service is likely a good fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this food safety training for?
The training is designed for regulators, ministries, inspectors, technical agencies, development partners, food businesses, and industry associations working in Africa.
Do you offer online food safety training in Africa?
Yes. Training can be delivered online, in person, or in a blended format depending on your needs.
Can the training be tailored to our country or institution?
Yes. Each training can be adapted to your national context, sector, team, and objectives.
Do you provide Codex training in Africa?
Yes. Codex Alimentarius and the practical use of international food standards are key areas of training.
Do you offer HACCP and food hygiene training?
Yes. I provide HACCP, Good Hygiene Practices, and related training for food businesses and industry teams.
Can you train both regulators and industry teams?
Yes. Training can be designed for regulators, inspectors, institutions, food businesses, or mixed audiences when appropriate.
How do we request a training proposal?
You can get in touch through the contact form or email to discuss your goals, audience, and preferred format.
Looking for Food Safety Training in Africa?
If your institution, project, or company needs practical food safety training in Africa, I would be glad to discuss your needs.
I offer tailored support on:
- Codex Alimentarius
- HACCP and food hygiene
- SPS and trade-related food safety
- national food control systems
- food safety capacity building
Ready to discuss a training for your team or project?
Share your needs and context, and I will get back to you within 3 working days with a proposed program.
If you prefer, you can also contact me directly by email (blaise@blaiseouattara.com / ouattara.blaise@yahoo.fr) or book a short call.