Empowering food safety through enhanced training (09/09/2024)

Welcome to the latest edition of the BTSF newsletter, where we bring you updates and insights into our ongoing efforts to improve the implementation of EU Legislation through cutting-edge training initiatives. In this edition, we're happy to announce several exciting developments aimed at providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to meet evolving demands. Read on for more information.

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point - eLearning module (HACCP) updated! (11/09/2024)

A new version of the most demanded BTSF eLearning course is now available, fully reviewed by DG SANTE.

BTSF in your language: Two new languages added! (10/09/2024)

Norwegian and Icelandic are now available.

INTPA Academy and BTSF ACADEMY collaborate for enhanced training services (11/09/2024)

We have established an open channel to share knowledge on strategies to enhance the quality and scope of the training services.

Hands-on Training (HoT) on Antimicrobial Resistance (12/09/2024)

HADEA/2023/OP/0009

Officials from Iceland and Norway can also avail of BTSF training to help them implement relevant European Economic Area (EEA) legislation (11/09/2024)

Read on for more information about EEA and how the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) monitors how these laws are applied in Iceland and Norway.

The UAE ADAFSA (Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority) is keen to use BTSF eLearning to enhance their efforts to combat agri-food fraud (09/09/2024)

Regional Conference on "Strengthening Control Systems to prevent risks of Food Fraud" in Abu Dhabi

BTSF in your language! (16/11/2023)

From 26th September 2023, the BTSF ACADEMY integrated eTranslation (a service of the European Commission), to translate information and training materials into 22 European languages. Information and training can also be viewed in additional languages using the automated translation features of common web browsers.

Updates on eLearning (14/11/2023)

After the publication of 6 new eLearning courses in April 2023, there is more!

BTSF Sustained Training Missions in Ireland (04/12/2023)

In October and November 2023, two BTSF sustained training missions (STMs) were held for official control inspectors in Ireland.

German authorities use BTSF material to run tailor-made course (04/12/2023)

From 6th to 8th November 2023, the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) together with experts from German “Länder” authorities who had attended BTSF trainings on the Official Controls Regulation (OCR), held an online training course to disseminate the knowledge gained.

Presentation of BTSF training on Pesticide Application Equipment: The benefits around Europe (14/11/2023)

Presented during the Standardized Procedure for the Inspection of Sprayers in Europe - SPISE 8 Conference in May 2023. Naaldwijk, The Netherlands

News and subscription (17/04/2023)

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BTSF training material (17/04/2023)

We have now made the training material across all courses available to all registered users. Tell your colleagues to register to the BTSF ACADEMY for full access.

Major upgrade of BTSF ACADEMY (17/04/2023)

In 2022, the platform was fully upgraded to meet the European Commission standards and include the latest access and security features. You can now easily access all the information from the home page and get an overview of upcoming training activities. We are upgrading the platform to enable multilingual translation using your web-browser. Our aim is to have all courses and course material available in every EU language in due time. More features will be progressively added. We will keep you updated in future newsletters.