What this module covers

This Mastery Module provides practical guidance on building and maintaining an effective Environmental Monitoring program, including:

  • Common mistakes that reduce the effectiveness of environmental monitoring

  • Identification and assessment of relevant environmental risks

  • Risk-based zoning and selection of sampling locations

  • Use of heat maps to visualise high-risk areas

  • Defining sampling frequencies and establishing trend baselines

  • Transition from static to dynamic, risk-based sampling

  • Defining action plans based on monitoring results

  • Planning, ownership, and stakeholder involvement in environmental monitoring

Who this module is for

This Mastery Module is designed for professionals responsible for environmental hygiene and microbiological control, including:

  • QA, QC and Food Safety professionals

  • Environmental monitoring and microbiology specialists

  • Production and operational leaders

  • Hygiene, sanitation, and facility managers

  • Regulatory and compliance professionals

  • Management responsible for preventive risk control