Training Knowledge. Development. Results.

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1 Training Knowledge. Development. Results.

2 Explore More with Fera With a scientific heritage stretching beyond 100 years and over 350 scientists testing more than 100,000 samples per annum, organisations in over 120 countries around the world rely on Fera to ensure the quality and safety of their products and services. We believe the world is a better place working together in partnership. Effective partnerships are built on trust and confidence. We achieve this by delivering science excellence and unrivalled customer service. This means supporting our customers to play that vital role in people s day-to-day life, from the food we eat and the air we breathe, to the water we drink, to the environment we live in. Underpinned by our world class expertise and state of the art laboratory facilities we are pioneers in applying diagnostics, measurement and analytical science which puts our customers at the heart of the business of science whether the organisation is local or global. Through our risk management and decision support systems services and products, customers depend on our accredited quality and safety testing systems and know-how to mitigate emerging risks from resistance to invasive pests. We have earned a reputation through our highly respected and documented, published science papers with a significant amount in ground breaking techniques and new understandings which have delighted our colleagues and peers; however we go beyond this. 2 For more information about Fera, visit fera.co.uk Copyright 2016 Fera Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

3 Training Knowledge. Development. Results. We constantly evolve our Science. Fera is committed to working in partnership, we believe long term strategic partnerships and shared goals deliver change at a faster pace. In this way, our partnership with you becomes our framework for how we do business together; ultimately delivering results. By using our wide knowledge and expertise of the key issues as your intelligent partner we can help you define and enter new and emerging markets for your products. We are about delivering quality every time, helping you shape your decisions whether you are one of over 2,000 world leading brands working with us on our globally accredited Fapas proficiency testing programmes or the local farmer down the road. Our premium Food Quality and Safety screening programme, sets the standards in the food supply chain and enables us to be the UK s National Reference Laboratory* giving you confidence of the accuracy of results. Fera is impartial and independent as recognised within industry and government with many of our experts residing on relevant committees to aid future proofing food quality and safety. Add to this the fact that Fera has been entrusted as the custodians of the National Collection of Plant Pathogenic Bacteria, an internationally recognised collection established over 65 years ago, demonstrating unmatched expertise at Fera. At Fera, purposeful innovation is more than just words, as thought leaders we continue to be the leading innovator in our Science. So this means being driven and resolute in combining our knowledge, science and technologies to create solutions addressing many of our customers, and the world s, biggest challenges. Trust Fera to help you deliver the meaningful interactions that win customers for life. Facts & Figures More than 350 scientists, many of whom are experts in their fields and are renowned on the scientific world stage Our science not only demonstrates our leadership and influence qualities but also our impartiality and independence. As a result many of our experts are recognised for this by being part of industry and government committees We participate in over 600 research projects per year We publish hundreds of peer reviewed journals and work with many collaboration partners 4km laboratory benching facilities with the latest technology and tools & state of the art equipment Unique access to an extensive portfolio of intellectual property Chemistry and equipment innovations Training Provider of innovation and new techniques as well as regulatory material Integrated Systems materials integration and data analysis Materials Science solutions for enhancing food safety & security and identifying alternatives Knowledge Centre a suite of real time food safety & pesticide alerting & monitoring software and much more *We are the UK National Reference Laboratory for; mycotoxins, heavy metals, dioxins and PCBs in food and feed, PAHs in food, materials and articles in contact with food, pesticide residues in cereals and feeding stuff, fruits and vegetables, and single residue methods and some veterinary medicines residues 3

4 Be Trained Knowledge. Development. Results. At Fera we have one aim to allow our customers to be better prepared in their work and to ultimately achieve their goals. With our extensive know-how and cutting edge best practices we help our customers improve performance and gain efficiencies in their own businesses by sharing our knowledge base. We hold extensive accreditations and recognitions and have a wealth of understanding in being compliant with regulator, market and supply chain hurdles and standards. We also have our finger on the pulse in relation to any global current and emerging issues so we can fine tune our training programmes to ensure they deliver the best quality and the latest techniques. Over the years, we take enormous satisfaction in training thousands of international and UK customers in our world class laboratory facilities in Sand Hutton, York. We take pride in what we do and are only satisfied when our customers are too. Many of our customers have come back to us over the years to further enhance their knowledge. Typically our courses start from as little as 450 per delegate per day but group discounts are available *. What makes us Different? State-of-the-art analytical equipment Practical technical advice & relevant applications as case studies Comprehensive course materials supported by a century of extensive R&D learnings Flexible training options are available to meet our customer s needs Telephone support & support when needed * Please contact us for further details on , traininglabs@fera.co.uk 4 For more information about Fera, visit fera.co.uk Copyright 2016 Fera Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

5 Training Knowledge. Development. Results. Our Science Team Our scientists are experienced and highly qualified Professional status with the world s leading professional bodies Periodic evaluations and assessments throughout the courses Martin Boughtflower Martin is involved in the production and analysis of proficiency testing samples for our UKAS accredited Fapas quality assurance scheme which specialises in food-based test materials. Martin s experience is in traditional methods for qualitative and quantitative analysis of foodbourne pathogens, food spoilage and incidator organisms from foodstuffs. Nicola Brereton Nicola leads the Trace Elements Team and has over 20 years of experience in trace element analysis in a wide range of matrices including food, feed, clinical materials and soils. Her specialism is in ICP-MS and research interests include element bioavailability, speciation and profiling for food authenticity. Paul Brereton Paul is the Coordinator of Agri-Food research and the R&D programme manager in applied research in (bio)analytical chemistry concerned with food and feed. He has published over 70 peer reviewed papers and books on food safety and authenticity and has close links with the food industry, UK public sector, academia and the European Commission. James Donarski James is the Head of Food Authenticity and has a background in analytical chemistry, authenticity determination and small molecule structure elucidation. His current focus is the identification of small molecule targets that can be used to classify commodities and where applicable, the subsequent development of rapid and/or portable tools for their detection. He is the co-author of several food authenticity publications in peer-reviewed journals. Susan MacDonald Susan is one of Fera s mycotoxins experts and Head of UK National Reference Laboratory for Mycotoxins. Her research skills include the development of analytical methods for a range of mycotoxins and matrices, including food and feed samples, research on the fate of mycotoxins during processing, and development of multi mycotoxin methods. Sadat Nawaz Sadat leads the pesticide residues section at Fera after completion of his PhD and postdoctoral studies, Sadat has worked for 20 years in the fields of mycotoxins and pesticide residues. He represents the UK at various EU Reference Laboratories networks and a member of the Analytical Sub-group of the UK Pesticide Residues in Food (PRiF) Committee. He has travelled extensively to Europe, Africa, Asia and South America to provide training and consultancy on pesticides residues analysis and setting up monitoring programmes. 5

6 Emiline Quill Emiline has experience across many areas of microbiology from clinical trials, commercial environmental, water and food testing as well as working at high containment. She is the UKAS Technical Manager for microbiology and manages resources across the team. Gareth Rees Gareth is an Analytical Chemist in Food Authenticity and Traceability with a specialism in the application of stable isotope and trace elements to food traceability and authenticity studies. Gareth is the co-author on a number of publications in peer reviewed journals relating to food authenticity and traceability. Martin Rose Martin is the scientific lead on researching dioxins and other emerging contaminants specialising in the application of analytical chemistry to multi-disciplinary research projects. Past member of the EFSA Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM) and a member of the EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources Added to Food (ANS). He has authored and co-authored over 200 peer reviewed journals, books and articles. Monika Sehnalova Monika specialises in the development and optimisation of methods for determination of Fusarium mycotoxins by means of liquid chromatography with mass spectrometric detector (HPLC-MS/MS) and gas chromatography with electron capture detector (GC-ECD). Her professional skills are concerned with method development for analysis of various food and environmental contaminants using LC-MS/MS. Matthew Sharman Matthew is our Veterinary Medicine Residues Expert, Head of UK National Reference Laboratory for Veterinary Medicine Residues and Advisor to the UK Veterinary Residues Committee. His main research skills are in the development of rapid and comprehensive methods for detection methods of chemical residues in food and feed based on mass spectrometry and biosensors. Certification On successful completion of any of our courses you will receive a quality assured certificate on departure. This can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit as well as adding to your qualification portfolio. All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. Coming Soon Fera and UMIST (University of Manchester) are coming together in partnership to offer units delivered through a blended learning model, consisting of intensive week-long blocks held at Manchester complemented by online teaching support with a final year research project. The course is designed for individuals in employment involved in food chemical safety and quality management to be able to develop their research and practical skills to a higher level. 6 For more information about Fera, visit fera.co.uk Copyright 2016 Fera Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

7 Training Knowledge. Development. Results. Course Titles Our training courses cover many aspects of the food safety and quality spectrum while also providing full training with regards to method development, equipment troubleshooting and quality management. This brochure provides brief descriptions of the training courses currently available for We also house the expertise and ability to provide bespoke training in many other fields perhaps not listed, so feel free to give us a call to discuss. All courses are a mix of theory, case studies and practical sessions and held at our training facility at Fera Science Ltd, Sand Hutton in York. 7

8 Food Contaminants Mycotoxins in Foods This course provides training in methods routinely used in the EU for analysis of mycotoxins in food. Advanced Mycotoxins in Foods This course is designed to expand and develop on topics covered in the Mycotoxins in Food course, focusing on method development and testing using LC-MS. Materials and Articles in Contact with Food This course provides training in migration test methods as well as methods of analysis for a number of potential migrants included in EU legislation. Process Contaminants This course provides training in methods routinely used for analysis of process contaminants in food. PAHs in Food This course provides training in methods routinely used in the EU for analysis of PAHs in food, focussing on using GC-MS laboratory methodology to meet the method performance requirements of European Regulations. 8 For more information about Fera, visit fera.co.uk Copyright 2016 Fera Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

9 Training Knowledge. Development. Results. Authenticity, Origin & Traceability Food Authenticity This course provides training in methods for stable isotope analysis, NMR Spectroscopy and High Resolution LC-MS to detect food adulteration and determine food origin. The course will be delivered through a stimulating mix of seminars, case studies and practical work using state-of-the-art analytical equipment. Environmental Contaminants Pesticide Residues in Foods This course provides training in a portfolio of multi-residue and single residue methods commonly used in the EU for the determination of pesticide residues in fresh produce. Course Duration: 10 Days Veterinary Medicine Residues in Food This course provides training in methods to determine veterinary medicine residues in a wide range of animal products. Course Duration: 10 Days Advanced Detection of Chemical Residues in Food, Focusing on Multi-Residue Techniques This course provides training in a portfolio of multi-residue residue methods commonly used in the EU for the determination of pesticide and veterinary medicine residues in foodstuffs. Course Duration: 10 Days Trace Elements in Foods This course provides training in methods for measuring heavy metals in food, beverages and clinical samples. Course Duration: 3 Days 9

10 Techniques & Methods Training Principles of Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) This course provides an insight into the general principles of LC-MS, with a particular emphasis on the different types of ionisation, mass analysers and modes of operation best suited to the analysis of chemical residues and contaminants in food. Principles of Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) This course provides an insight into the general principles of GC-MS, with a particular emphasis on the theory behind gas chromatography and its related techniques. Course Duration: 3-5 Days Food Virology This course provides training in principles and practices of food virology, focussing on the recently developed standardised methods to detect Hepatitis A virus and Norovirus. Loop-mediated Amplification (LAMP)-Based Method for the Detection of Salmonella in Food and Feed This course provides training in the practical skills required for setting up, running and interpreting the results of the LAMP based detection method. Course Duration: 2 Days Traditional Microbiology Methods This course provides training in the practical skills required for setting up, running and interpreting the results of traditional microbiological methods. Course Duration: 4-5 Days 10 For more information about Fera, visit fera.co.uk Copyright 2016 Fera Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

11 Training Knowledge. Development. Results. Talk to Us The best way to find out if any of the courses are right for you or your staff is to get in touch on our dedicated Training line +44 (0) or You ll speak to friendly and helpful Fera staff who can give you clear answers to any questions you may have and can help you achieve your goals. Please be aware that Fera reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any of our courses. Under these circumstances, a full refund for registration fees or an alternative course date will be offered. Fera cannot be held responsible for any additional costs incurred as a result of a cancelled training course. All courses include all training materials, lunches and refreshments and the provision of transport between York city centre and Fera Science Ltd, Sand Hutton, York. If you are interested in attending any of our courses you will need to complete a few forms for enrolment. 1. New Customer Account form 2. Health & Safety form (kept confidential) 3. Pre-Course Questionnaire so our scientists can tailor any tutorials/presentations to level of knowledge in the relevant field Please do be aware that these need to be submitted a minimum of one month prior to course start date and are all available to download from our secure user portal If you do decide to cancel your booking more than 30 days prior to the course start date, you will be refunded the full registration fee. If you cancel your booking between days prior to the course start date, you will be refunded 50% of the registration fee but unfortunately less than 14 days prior to the course start date, or in the event of your non-attendance, the registration fee will not be refunded. All cancellations must be sent in writing. Fera will accept substitutions if you are unable to attend, provided you notify us in writing prior to the course start date. 11

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