Export Standards & Regulatory
Compliance for Food Products
13 – 17 July 2026
Sandton Centre
Johannesburg South Africa
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R19,999.00 Per Delegate
Course Introduction:
This training provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of international export requirements, regulatory frameworks, and quality assurance practices for food products. It covers global trade agreements, food safety standards, export documentation, and market-specific compliance requirements. By the end of the program, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to ensure their food products meet the standards of target markets and remain competitive globally.
Course Objectives:
- Understand global and regional food export regulations.
- Identify key export documentation and certification requirements.
- Learn about food safety standards such as Codex Alimentarius, HACCP, ISO, and market-specific laws.
- Navigate trade barriers, tariffs, and non-tariff measures.
- Develop compliance strategies to avoid costly export rejections or penalties.
- Gain practical skills in preparing for audits and inspections.
Who Should Attend:
- Export managers and officers.
- Food safety and quality control professionals.
- Regulatory affairs officers.
- Agribusiness owners and processors.
- Government trade and standards officers.
- Logistics and supply chain managers in the food industry.
Course Outline:
Day 1: Introduction to Global Export Standards
• Overview of international trade in food products.
• Global regulatory bodies: WTO, FAO, Codex Alimentarius Commission, ISO.
• Market entry requirements for key regions (EU, USA, GCC, Asia).
• Harmonization vs. market-specific regulations.
Day 2: Food Safety & Quality Standards in Export
• Understanding HACCP, ISO 22000, and FSSC 22000.
• Product labeling and nutritional information compliance.
• Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures.
• Case studies of compliance success and failure.
Day 3: Export Documentation & Certification
• Essential export documents: invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin.
• Health certificates, phytosanitary certificates, and product testing reports.
• Electronic certification systems and trade facilitation tools.
• Dealing with customs and border controls.
Day 4: Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
• Common compliance pitfalls in food exports.
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Handling product recalls and dispute resolution.
• Preparing for third-party audits and inspections.
Day 5: Practical Application & Market Readiness
• Developing a compliance checklist for export.
• Mock audit and inspection simulation.
• Adapting products for target markets.
• Action planning for your company’s export compliance strategy.
End of the workshop
IN HOUSE AND ONLINE TRAINING
While both In-House and Online training can present with cost-effectiveness and time-efficacy, there are some very specific differences between in-house courses and those based online.
The demand for additional courses by individuals or groups of people is increasing. Still, it depends entirely on the preferences of a person what type of training he or she wants to receive. Online courses and in-house training carry some similarities but they are considered to exhibit some very pivotal differences too. Despite that, both types of learning can be really beneficial for attendees.
For Registration and other Training arrangements,
contact us on the detail below.
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info@bmktraining.co.za / www.bmktraining.com
