Food Quality Management System (Online Course)

The main objective of course is to enhance the Technical Skills and the Employment potentiality of Students of Life/Allied Sciences or equivalent for better placement/self employment generation. After completion of this course Students shall have an opportunity to engage/facilitates in corporate, industries and multi- national companies. 

Candidates who have already in different job role like Quality Control Manager/Executive, Microbiologist, Food Technologist and Chemist etc. can join this prestigious course to uplift his technical skills as per the today's demands in market.

Course Duration: Three Months

Eligibility: Graduation pursuing or pass-out candidate can join

Course Fee: Rs.3000/- only 

LAST DATE OF REGISTRATION: 20TH MAY 2016

EXAMINATION DAY: 1ST SUNDAY OF AUGUST

STUDY MATERIAL:

Study material will be provided to candidates in soft copy.

Syllabus: Download

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CERTIFICATION: CERTIFICATE WILL BE PROVIDED BY R-FRAC LUCKNOW

[Regional Food Research & Analysis Centre (RFRAC), Department of Horticulture & Food Processing, Uttar Pradesh]

Dr. S. K Chauhan

Director

Regional Food Research & Analysis Centre (RFRAC)

Ph.:0522-4008358, 7052157777

Mail ID: rfracup@gmail.com

CERTIFICATION OF EXCELLENCE:

Participants will get certificate from RFRAC Lucknow with GRADE obtained in qualifying examination. It will be issued after qualifying written exam [Participants have to qualify the examination if they do not qualify they have to pay Rs. 500/only for each attempt]. They will get maximum three attempts.

GRADE PATTERN:

A+: 60 to 65%, A++: 66 to 75%, A+++: 76 to above
EXAMINATION PATTERN: 50 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Training@RFRAC

Training Course s and Fee Structure:

1. Quality Control Analysis (Two Week): Rs.3000/-only
2. Food standards & Quality Control Analysis (One Month): Rs.6200/-only
3. Food Microbiology (One Month): Rs.6200/-only
4. Quality Control Lab Testing (Two Months): Rs.7200/-only

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Institute of Transgene Life Sciences is the impaneled training partner with RFRAC, Lucknow.

Food Safety Training @ RFRAC, Lucknow

Food Safety TRAINING @ RFRAC, Department of HORTICULTURE & Food processing, LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH

Training SCHEDULE: 6^th to 7^th march 2016

lAST DATE: 28.02.2016

Training Venue:  Regional Food Research & Analysis Centre, Department of Horticulture & Food Processing, U.P Udyan Bhawan Campus, 2-Sapru Marg, Lucknow-226001

Minimum eligibility: Any life science graduate (Appearing or qualified)

Training Fee: Rs.1000/- only PAY NOW

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ACCOMMODATION (PAYMENT BASIS)
To Book Your Accommodation contact here:

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+(91)-522-4002108, +(91)-9651098472

HOTEL ANANT

+(91)-522-3013932, +(91)-9415111602

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+(91)-522-4010379, +(91)-8948716248

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+(91)-522-2453831, +(91)-9984846608

FOR MORE DETAIL CONTACT US:

Dr. S.K Chauhan

Director,

RFRAC, Department of Food Processing, 
Lucknow-226001, Uttar Pradesh

Contact No: 0522-4008358

Mail us: rfracup@gmail.com

Visit us: http://www.rfracup.blogspot.in/

Contact us

Dr. SUSHIL KUMAR CHAUHAN
DIRECTOR

Regional Food Research and Analysis Centre 
2-Sapru Marg Lucknow-226001
Uttar Pradesh, India

Phone No.  05224008358 & 2200589

Mobile N.  09412358565
Mail us: rfracup@gmail.com
Visit us: http://www.rfracup.blogspot.in/

Future Breakthroughs

Future Breakthroughs:

A. Research & Development Project:

During 2015-16 one Research & Development Project  currently running on entitled "The Technology for the development of utilization of paneer whey/plant proteins for manufacturing of nutraceutical/functional food products to combat micronutrient deficiencies in human" under the state government food processing industry policy-2012 for two year duration.

B. Empanelled as Consultant with SFAC,GoI,New Delhi:

Empanelled as consultant in the area of food processing, horticulture, agriculture,dairy and other allied sector as per the SFAC organisation.

C. Coducting study/survey for the state government of uttar pradesh to prepare a status report regarding scenario:

S.No.	Topic's	Year
1.	Awareness on quality control & food safety	2007
2.	State level proposal for Arsenic testing in drinking water .	2005
3	"Optimization of high metabolites yielding genotype along with their multiplication & processing protocols to develop a new value added products of Aloe barbadensis."	2013

D. State Govt.funded training programme:

1.      Conducted 100 days EDP on food processing during 2007-08 in lucknow.

2.      Conducted 14 days Dhaba Fast Food trainings during 19/05/2008-01/06/2008 in lucknow/agra/others locations.

3.      Conducted 02 days Food hygiene and sanitation awareness programme during 2007-08 in lucknow.

4.      Conducted training programme on Post Harvest management in fruit& vegetable during 2006-07.

5.      Conducted training programme on Quality improvement & value addition of Horticulture produce by farmers 18/12/06 to 30/03/07.

E. Conducted "study/survey under food processing sector" for department of Food Processing Uttar Pradesh as per the requirement of GouP during 2009-10.

Research & Development

            We have occupied a strong position in the industry for providing high-grade Water & Food Testing Services, Research & Development Services to our valuable patrons. Our services are available at competitive market prices and can also be customized as per the specifications & requirements of clients. Our services are widely used in process industry and agricultural sector. Owing to their effectiveness & promptness; we have been able to win the trust & confidence of our patrons. These are extensively used in several more industries such as the following:

·         Food industry

·         Chemical industry

·         Process industry

·         Agricultural sector

            Our organisation actively doing advanced research & development activities in the area of food preservation, food processing, biotechnology, food technology, nutraceutical products, dietary foods, functional foods, instant foods, ready to eat/serve drinks, powder, dehydrated products and others areas in food safety and quality management. at present our organisation executing one R & D project funded by State govt. of Uttar Pradesh under UP-Food Processing Industry Policy-2012 for two years duration. Various state/central universities sponsored their students of B.Tech/B.Sc., M.Tech./M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in food science/technology/ biotechnology /chemistry/microbiology/others allied sectors. More than 450 students got their projects/dissertation work at RFRAC since 2006 onwards.

Lab Facilities

Range of Technology Savvy Instruments at RFRAC:

The latest range of technology savvy instruments, led by innovation and driven by mankind, which are available at RFRAC, provides a great impetus to our commitment to move forward in enhancing analytical testing and research to reach new heights, and ensure the quality standards for masses.

An indicative list of some of the major equipment in the state of the art Instrumentation facility at RFRAC: 

·         Gas Chromatographs, Gas Chromatographs – Mass Spectrometer, High Pressure Liquid Chromatographs

·         Atomic Absorption Spectrometers

·         Liquid Scintillation Counter, Spectrophotometer

·         Rancimat,Digital Polarimeter,Digital Refractometer

·         Brookfield Viscometer

·         Lovibond Tintometer, FTIR,Protein Analyzer,Pfund Colour grader

·         Rheometer, Auto Titrator

·         COD Reactor & BOD track, ELISA Reader

·         UHQ Water Purification System, Carbohydrate analyzer.

·         DNA Fingerprinting machine.

·         Gel electrophoresis & Immunoblotting.

Salient features of the Laboratory:

1.      RFRAC functions as an autonomous body.

2.      RFRAC ensures the safety and international standards of products to compete in the domestic as well as international market.

3.      RFRAC focuses on providing quality analytical services for a diverse range of industries and institutions.

4.      One of the Modern & Sophisticated Testing Laboratory in the country.

5.      ISO 17025 certified quality assurance and control programme ensures sample integrity and authenticity of analysis.

R-FRAC– A Centre of Excellence:

•         ISO 9001:2008 certified.

•         Accreditation for FPO samples by MFPI, GOI.

•         Authorization for Export samples from APEDA, Ministry of Commerce &   Industries, GOI in progress.

•         National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration laboratories (NABL) for ISO 17025:5 is under process.

•         Offers Quality testing and analytical services at par with National & International standards.

Advanced Facilities for Testing and Analysis:

• Nutritional Labeling- For all Food Commodities at par with Codex
• Pesticide Residue- All pesticide including organaochlorine, organaophosphorus, Carbamate groups Residues at ppm level.    
• Bio-Pesticide- Drug metabolites i.e. Aflatoxin, Mycotoxin etc. 
• Fertilizers – N.P.K. (All organic & non organic residues)
• Hormones, Steroids
• Detection of Heavy / Trace Metals Pb, Hg, Cr, As, Zn, Cd/Cu, Fe, Ca, K, B etc.
• Shelf Life Studies  
• Microbial Examination – For All Classes i.e. Yeast, Mould & Bacteria.
• Pharmaceutical compounds:MIC and activity of compounds.
• Pre-export Inspection and Certification.
• Training programme approved by NABET.
• Life time Membership: For testing of samples on a regular basis at nominal rates
• Research and Development: research projects assessment and evaluation
• Advice on improvement in quality and safety of food.
• Training to students as well as Industrial professionals.
• Up- grading, institutional facilities to meet requirements of domestic and export markets.

IGNOU STUDY CENTRE

RFRAC has been nominated as a study centre for running Post Graduate Diploma in Food Safety & Quality Management for eligible students. RFRAC is also planning to run various job oriented training programme viz: certificate in food and nutrition, certificate in food safety, diploma in value added products from fruits & vegetables, Post Graduate Diploma in Food Science & Technology, certificate in Beekeeping, certificate in Beekeeping and certificate in organic farming.

Services

Services offered by RFRAC

            

Analytical services, training in quality control,FSMS,ISO22000,HACCP,GMP,GHP,GAP product development, technical information, consultancy services, HACCP certification facilitation, FSMS Plan implementation as per FSSAI norms, mobile sample  collection facility at site, pre-export inspection and certification, training of technical staff in FSMS,HACCP,advanced instrumental analysis and microbiological testing.

Recognition

RFRAC is a centre of excellence and enjoys recognition from Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Min. of Food   & Consumer Affairs & Min. of Commerce (BIS and APEDA). It is in the process of renewal of NABL Accreditation from Min. of Science and Technology.

Quality Policy

Quality Policy:

            We at RFRAC are committed to ensure the reliability, reproducibility and traceability of analytical data generated for the sample analyzed by us.  We resolve to achieve the highest degree of customer satisfaction with continual improvement by using latest technology

Well classified RFRAC Lab:

1.                  Sample collection & storage.

2.                  Instrumentation.

3.                  Wet chemistry

4.                  Exo-thermal

5.                  Media preparation

6.                  Micro-lab

7.                  Store for reference material

8.                  Library

9.                  Training/conference hall

10.              Administrative

            A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), consisting of distinguished experts in the area, also advises it on technical issues. RFRAC caters to the analytical needs of different Government agencies, statutory bodies, MNC’s, Corporate houses, Academic Institutions, different Food Industries including Exporters, Importers and Traders as well as Consumers.

Quality Assurance & Quality control

           RFRAC has established an internal quality assurance & quality control programme, which ensures the integrity & reliability of analysis carried out by it. The well established quality control programme includes analysis of procedural blanks, duplicates, spiked & blind samples, use of standard reference material, and control & calibration of instruments on a routine basis.

Methodology used

           RFRAC    uses validated methods of analysis recommended internationally by AOAC, APHA, USDA, FDA, ISO, Codex and FAO. It also uses standard national methods of BIS, FSSAI, PFA, FPO, AGMARK etc.

About us

RFRAC is committed to provide analysis of consistently high quality, satisfying the needs and expectations of the customers and statutory requirements, so that they serve their intended purpose leading to total customer satisfaction.

Objectives:

•         To facilitate producer, manufacturer, traders & consumers to meet  the global challenge of World Trade.

•         To assist the food industry and trade in their export efforts through analysis and R&D for exportable food items.

•         To provide pure & wholesome food to the consumers & raising the general standard of purity & nutrition.

•         To undertake R & D for quality improvement.                  

•         To launch various programs & schemes for quality system certification, safe food, Organic certification & obtain accreditation from international agencies.

•         To make Regional Food Research and Analysis Centre as a Nodal Lab for food sector in Northern India.

•         This lab will be helpful in implementing the coming Integrated Food Laws.

•         To develop the lab as a land mark in the field of food testing and R&D work in global scenario.

Vision of RFRAC:

            To set a paradigm of quality consciousness for the basic necessity of life-”Food” by rendering reliable testing and analysis services to ensure & promote healthy living to one and all.

Mission of RFRAC:

            To be a trustworthy and innovative “Food Referral Lab” which committed to provide accurate and reliable data using validated methods of analysis at par with national & international standards imbibed with latest technology.

Values of RFRAC:

•         Service to all.

•         Commitment towards quality & reliable services.

•         Best Response to customers for a symbiotic relationship.

•         Maintain ethical standards in business.

Generate awareness and consciousness for quality & safe food.

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R-FRAC A Centre of Excellence is public charitable organization established vide G.O.No.-322/58-2-2002-100(118) 2000 Dated – 05-05-2002 by Govt. of U.P. is registered under society of registration act 1860 to provide consultancy on implementation of food/allied processing and preservation industry in UP  apart from providing quality testing facility for various food, food products, water etc. . The organization is working since October 2004.

                 R-FRAC is also declared as centre of excellence in Food safety, testing, consultancy as well as HRD purposes by the state Govt. vide their letter No.163/58-2-2014-100(1)/2014 Food Processing/Lucknow: dated 18.03.2014 followed by state Govt. vide their letter No.20/2015/58-2-2015-100(1)/2014 Food Processing/Lucknow:  Dated 07.05.2015 at the level of Chief Secretary, GouP. This lab is well equipped with all latest equipments and tests are being done by highly qualified scientists.

                 We are having a pool of experts/technocrat/financial adviser/Chartered engineers (mechanical/civil)/subject specialist in the area of agriculture/horticulture/dairy/others sectors for the benefit of farmers/entrepreneurs. 

                 RFRAC is multidisciplinary and knowledge resource centre. We are also have a pool of PG Diploma Food Safety expert pass out from IGNOU (RFRAC as Regional Centre, UP) for IGNOU. We offer our experts for Mega Food Park developmental projects, cold chain infrastructure undertaken by your esteemed organization and can provide Human resource,HRD,Skill development training, Food safety Implementation training, Hygiene & sanitation Training to Food Park workers engaged in food manufacturing and in contact with food stuff. As per Food Safety Management System (FSMS) Plan is mandatory in FSSAI Act, RFRAC is a designated nodal agency in UP for it. In this regards we invite to you and your clients to visit RFRAC, Lucknow and familiar with latest testing and R&D facilities available with RFRAC.