Sanitation Workshop - Fall 2026

This full-day practical training course equips food industry personnel with essential sanitation and food safety skills for manufacturing environments. It blends regulatory requirements with real-world case studies and hands-on learning to support effective application on the job.

The course covers key topics including food microbiology, cleaning and sanitation principles, environmental monitoring programs, verification and validation systems, and allergen control. Special emphasis is placed on preventing cross-contact and implementing allergen-specific cleaning procedures.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to design and implement robust sanitation programs that ensure regulatory compliance, reduce contamination risks, and protect overall product safety.

When: November 18, 2026, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Where: UGA Melton Building** - 350 Woodroof Dr. Griffin, GA 30223
Fee: $100 (Lunch will be provided)
Registration Deadline: November 11, 2026, 11:59pm

To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact efs@uga.edu. We kindly ask that accommodation requests or inquiries be submitted by November 11, 2026.

For parking, hotel information, or other questions, please contact efs@uga.edu.

**Location on UGA Griffin Campus subject to change.

Cancellation Policy
For cancellations, please email efs@uga.edu. Cancellations made a week or less before the event will not be refunded. Cancellations made prior to a week before the workshop will be issued a full refund. All workshops and courses are subject to cancellation by Food Science and Technology Extension. In this case, full refunds will be issued to all who have paid registration fees. Neither The University of Georgia nor Food Science and Technology Extension are required to reimburse any expenses made by the attendee prior to cancellation except for the registration fee.