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TÜV SÜD Certified Food Safety Practitioner

Advance your career in global food quality and regulatory governance with the TÜV SÜD Certified Food Safety Practitioner Course, an internationally recognized qualification established in strict compliance with ISO/IEC 17024 and CASCO standards for the certification of persons. Engineered for food industry professionals, quality assurance executives, hygiene supervisors, and aspiring food safety auditors, this comprehensive program equips you to serve as a vital member of an organization's Food Safety Team, lead internal food safety audits, and train internal workforces on foundational hygiene principles. Master essential competencies across the food processing continuum—including the implementation of sector-specific Prerequisite Programs (PRPs) under ISO/TS 22002-1 and FSSAI Schedule 4, the application of the 12 steps and 7 principles of HACCP, and the systematic control of physical, chemical, biological, allergen, and radiological hazards. Gain authoritative command over global food industry categorizations under ISO 22003-1:2022 and harmonize compliance across international statutory frameworks, including India (FSSAI), the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC/GSO), the US FDA, the European Union, and the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. Complete your web-proctored, open-book examination to earn a credential with lifelong validity (no expiration date) that validates your professional competence and unlocks high-demand food safety roles across manufacturing, catering, logistics, and retail operations in India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the UK, the US, and Australia. Delivered By GetVarsity, an IIRDC Confederation Company (Recognized Education Provider) as per the agreement between TÜV SÜD South Asia Private Limited and the Institution on Industrial Research and Development Confederation (IIRDC) Companies

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Course Highlights

    • Purpose: The primary purpose of the TÜV SÜD Certified Food Safety Practitioner Course is to provide an internationally recognized, competence-based certification scheme for individuals seeking to demonstrate foundational food safety knowledge and operational proficiency across the global food sector. Developed in strict compliance with ISO/IEC 17024 and CASCO requirements for the certification of persons, this qualification establishes a universally applicable assessment framework that verifies a professional's technical capability. By systematically covering food safety evolution, prerequisite programs (PRPs), hazard analysis, and regulatory governance, the program equips candidates to evaluate hazards, support food safety management systems, and align operational practices with Codex Alimentarius principles and international standards.
    • Scope: The operational scope of this certification scheme encompasses the assessment and qualification of food safety competency across the entire farm-to-fork continuum in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024 benchmarks. It applies to diverse operational settings categorized under ISO 22003-1:2022, including general food manufacturing, dairy processing, meat and slaughterhouse operations, fish processing, industrial catering, food retail, storage, transport, and warehousing. The qualification covers the evaluation of physical, chemical, biological, allergen, and radiological hazards, the implementation of industry-specific PRPs, the execution of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles, and adherence to legal frameworks governing major international jurisdictions, including India (FSSAI), the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC/GSO), the European Union (EU), the United States (US FDA), and Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ).
    • Benefits of Qualification: Attaining the TÜV SÜD Certified Food Safety Practitioner credential provides formal validation of a practitioner’s technical competence from an internationally accredited certification body, significantly boosting career progression in quality assurance, food production, and hygiene management. Within industrial and commercial operations, certified personnel are qualified to serve as active members of an organization's Food Safety Team, conduct internal food safety audits to identify non-conformances, and act as internal trainers to educate the workforce on foundational food safety practices. The certification delivers lifelong validity without an expiration date (requiring re-assessment only upon formal scheme and syllabus version revisions), providing employers with verified assurance of due diligence, improved compliance with statutory mandates, and enhanced organizational audit readiness.
    • Responsibilities of Certified Personnel: Certified practitioners are entrusted with managing operational food safety challenges and maintaining hygiene integrity within their respective organizations. Their core responsibilities include identifying and controlling physical, chemical, biological, allergen, and radiological hazards across production workflows, selecting appropriate food preservation methods, and understanding the role of beneficial microorganisms in fermentation and processing. They are responsible for implementing sector-specific Prerequisite Programs (PRPs) aligned with ISO/TS 22002-1 and FSSAI Schedule 4 (Parts 1 to 5), executing the 12 steps and 7 principles of HACCP, and classifying food operations according to global standards. Furthermore, certified practitioners ensure strict adherence to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, verify process controls, and communicate essential food safety protocols across cross-functional plant teams.
    • Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for enrollment and assessment under the TÜV SÜD scheme, candidates must have passed the 10th or 12th standard examination in any discipline from a recognized educational board or school and possess a minimum of 1 year of verifiable work experience in the food industry. In addition, applicants must complete a mandatory minimum of 400 hours of food safety training covering the certified syllabus through an external training center or recognized institution prior to taking the certification assessment. Prior formal certification in HACCP principles from a recognized training organization is considered a desirable asset for prospective candidates.
    • Assessment Procedure: Assessment is administered through an online, web-proctored examination comprising 50 objective multiple-choice and scenario-based questions totaling 100 marks (2 marks per question) with no negative marking. The examination is conducted over a 90-minute duration (with a 30-minute extension permitted for candidates whose primary language is not English) and is structured across three cognitive difficulty levels: 20% Easy (Remembering and Understanding), 30% Medium (Applying and Analyzing), and 50% Difficult (Evaluating and Creating). The assessment operates as an open-book evaluation where candidates may consult printed standards and physical course reference materials, while digital browsing and electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited. Candidates must attain a minimum passing score of 70% (70 marks) to receive the official soft- and hard-copy Certificate of Successful Completion issued by TÜV SÜD South Asia; candidates who do not achieve the threshold are permitted one re-test within a six-month window.
    • Curriculum: The curriculum provides structured, multi-disciplinary technical instruction divided across ten distinct learning modules aligned with the TÜV SÜD examination syllabus. Module A (10% weightage) addresses the evolution of food safety from primitive food habits to modern industrialization, analyzing dining-out risks, preservation techniques, canning, fast-food supply chains, and novel technologies like GMOs and lab-grown meat. Module B (5% weightage) examines the multifaceted importance of food safety to organizations, consumers, suppliers, regulators, and society. Module C (10% weightage) explores beneficial microorganisms, detailing industrial applications of bacteria, yeasts, and molds. Module D (5% weightage) focuses on standardized food industry terminologies under Codex Alimentarius CXC 1-1969 (rev. 2022) and ISO 22000:2018. Module E (5% weightage) covers the categorization of food industry sectors and associated risk profiles in accordance with ISO 22003-1:2022. Module F (5% weightage) introduces the Codex Alimentarius Commission and its role in harmonizing global sanitary measures. Module G (15% weightage) details Prerequisite Programs (PRPs), covering ISO/TS 22002-1:2009 and FSSAI Schedule 4 compliance across catering, dairy, meat processing, retail, storage, and logistics. Module H (15% weightage) provides deep analysis of physical, chemical, biological, allergen, and radioactive hazards and their corresponding control measures. Module I (20% weightage) covers the practical application of HACCP, mastering its 12 operational steps and 7 core principles. Module J (10% weightage) concludes with national and international food legislation, comparing statutory requirements across FSSAI (India), Gulf/GCC national authorities, the US FDA, European Union food law, and the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.

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IIRDC is an Skill India (Ministry of Skill Development &Entrepreneurship) TP which have rights to Approve, Accredit andCreate Training Centers (TC) under IIRDC and Impart NSQF, NHEQF,Non - NSQF Certification Programs. (Service Agreement Sl. No. B386880). All IIRDC TC’s would qualify as Government recognizedskill training institution status.

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IIRDC is a Training Body having rights to Approve, Accredit and Create Training Centers under IIRDC TB of NCVET Awarding Body. Also IIRDC holds Rights of Research & Development of New Industry Anchored NSQFand NHEQF Qualifications Through AB. All confederation companiesunder IIRDC will be accredited skill centers of AB.

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GetVarsity is a company, not a UGC-regulated HEI, and provides fee-based Skill training and institutional support, while universities handle all academic processes, including admissions, exams, and awarding degrees. GetVarsity partners with universities and industry to integrate higher education with skill development, supporting UGC-approved work-integrated, vocational, and apprenticeship-based programs aligned with NEP 2020. 

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IIRDC Is an Autonomus Skill Assessment and CertificationAwarding Bodyworking as per the norms under international standards forGeneralrequirements for bodies operating certification of persons.IIRDCensures that a certified candidate holds the skills andexpertise ina specialized area through systematic assessments.

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TUV SUD Germany Food Safety and Quality 1st Cooperation Partner in India

TÜV SÜD Germany is a globally trusted technical service providerwithover 150 years of legacy in quality assurance and safety.Renowned forits rigorous standards, TÜV SÜD offers comprehensive testing,inspection, auditing, and certification services tailored to the food industry. Getvarsity is an official Training center & Confederation company of IIRDC ( TÜV SÜD Cooperation Partner )

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All IIRDC NCrF (NHEQF / NSQF) Aligned Skill Qualification Certifications issued in association with NCVET AB will be added into DigiLocker — a platform where Government Documents like Aadhaar, PAN, and Driving License are issued and verified. Credits will also be issued in ABC verifiable through DigiLocker.

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ABC is a digital system established under the National Education Policy (NEP) to facilitate credit accumulation, transfer, and redemption across higher education institutions. It allows candidates to earn credits for completed coursework. As per the ABC framework, 30 hours of learning equate to 1 academic credit, ensuring standardized recognition of learning outcomes across institutions. All NCrF aligned courses provided by Getvarsity holds ABC Skill credits.

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NAD is a platform established by the Government to securely store and verify academic awards issued. Managed by DigiLocker and integrated with the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), it enables verified documents anytime, reducing fraud and administrative delays while supporting the goals of NEP 2020. Certificates issued for Getvarsity students, which are aligned to NCrF, is linked to NAD.

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The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 aims to create a flexible and integrated education system. It connects school, higher, and vocational learning through the National Credit Framework (NCrF), National Higher Education Qualification Framework (NHEQF), and National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF), enabling credit transfer, skill integration, and lifelong learning. Getvarsity delivers NCrF courses aligned to NEP 2020 

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As a Highfield Qualifications International Approved Center, Getvarsity delivers globally recognized qualifications regulated by Ofqual and CCEA Regulation. Additionally, authorized to deliver programs in Wales, which are regulated by Qualifications Wales.

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India’s first and Kerala’s only IIRDC NHEQF Credit Certificate. Getvarsity is Officially Entitled to provide IIRDC NSQF, IIRDC NHEQF, IIRDC Personnel Skill Certification, etc., through IIRDC Accreditation as a confederation training partner.

The IIRDC NCrF/IIRDC NHEQF certificate will be recognised as a skill qualification in various sectors.

Valid for state/central government, Private sector jobs where skill qualifications are allowed under IIRDC NSQF/IIRDC NHEQF.

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NSDC, NCVET, UGC, Skill India, University, NCrF approved IIRDC NCrF Certification

Partnered with Skill India by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

IIRDC NCrF/ IIRDC NHEQF Certificates Issued on DigiLocker: Secure, government-authenticated verification.

Credits issued on ABC (Academic Bank of Credits) in Digilocker (40 & 20 as per Hrs)

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IIRDC NHEQF/ NSQF is fully aligned with NCrF (National Credit Framework)

Recognition across universities: Acceptable by HEIs (Higher Education Institutions) that follow UGC guidelines.

Courses are mapped with industry competency standards, increasing job readiness.

Aligns with NEP 2020 (National Education Policy) for multidisciplinary, flexible education.

Stackable learning: Can stack multiple level-based certificates towards a higher qualification.

Can be used for applying to government MSME schemes, subsidies, and loans (like Mudra, PMEGP) which ask for proof of technical training.

Helps learners get priority in Apprenticeship (NATS/NAPS) and Internship schemes under various ministries where skill qualifications are mandatory.

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