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NSF-DBA Offers Quality Professional Training
January 25, 2011
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ANN ARBOR, Mich.A new training program from NSF-DBA, United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) and the National Center for Natural Products Research (NCNPR) at the University of Mississippi, will offer participants technical, scientific and regulatory knowledge and the skills and confidence to add significant value to their organizations, according to the NSF International Company.
The program The Dietary Supplement Quality Professional Training" (DSQP) is designed for dietary supplement quality and technical professionals. Starting in February 2011, the training will be offered in Ann Arbor, MI; Salt Lake City; and Oxford, MS.
Based on the requirements set forth in the current GMPs (good manufacturing practices) in manufacturing, packaging, labeling or holding operations for dietary supplements (21 CFR 111), the DSQP Training consists of a series of 12 modules offered over a one-year period. They are designed to provide the knowledge and skills expected of todays dietary supplement quality and technical professional. Each module consists of a mix of lectures and group exercises, maximizing the learning for the participants. The module series follows:
21 CFR 111 GMP Overview
Standard Operating Procedures and Record keeping for Compliance to 21 CFR 111
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Inspection Readiness
CAPA (Corrective Action) Management
Testing Method Selection, Specification Setting and Equipment Qualification
Stability Program Development
Vendor Qualification and Audit Training
Cleaning and Control of Cross-contamination
Process Definition and Control; Facility/Utilities Design and Monitoring
Risk Assessment and Risk Management
Staff Recruitment and Internal Training Development
International Regulatory Requirements for Dietary Supplements
NSF-DBA encourages quality leaders and technical professionals from quality, manufacturing, engineering, regulatory affairs and research and development (R&D) to enroll in the course. NSF-DBA also encourages companies to consider in-house training as this allows for customization.
NSF-DBA brings a combination of more than 25 years of experience providing consulting, training and auditing services to the dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industry. The extensive, industry experience of NSF-DBA instructors helps provide tangible, real-world case studies of work place situations and one-on-one interaction. NSF-DBA trains health science professionals about regulatory compliance, through GMPs, human error, qualified person and quality professional classes.
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