Also part of The Compliance Accelerator Program

This training can be followed on its own or within a broader compliance implementation program.

Is Your Foreign Object Control Really Working β€” or Just Assumed?

This training helps you move beyond assumptions and apply a structured approach to foreign object prevention, detection, and investigation across your production environment.

  • Certificate of completion β€” proof of continuous training for GFSI audits

  • 1 year access β€” revisit the training while you implement improvements in your company

  • 45 minutes on-demand video β€” focused, practical, and easy to apply

  • Curriculum covers:

    - Overview of foreign object classes, hazards, risk evaluation, and sources

    - Prevention of metal, stone, and wooden foreign objects

    - Prevention of hard plastic, soft plastic, and glass objects

    - Prevention of product-related foreign objects

    - Prevention of insects and foreign objects from the environment

    - Foreign object detection and available detection systems

    - Foreign object complaints, investigation, and communication

  • Learn in your language β€” subtitles available in 13 languages.

  • Flexible access β€” follow on desktop or mobile app.

  • Positive impact β€” we donate 1% via B1G1 and monthly to the Give to Give Foundation.

Foreign Object Management Training β€” Build a Risk-Based, Defensible Control Approach

A practical, 45-minute on-demand course that guides QA and production teams step by step through foreign object risks β€” from classification and prevention to detection, investigation, and communication.

    1. A Successful Approach to Foreign Object Management - Duration video Β± 44 minutes

    2. Exam

Foreign Object Management Training β€” Prevent, Detect & Investigate Foreign Object Risks

  • $109.00
  • 2 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

Prevent Physical Contamination with a Structured Foreign Object Management Approach

A 45-minute on-demand training to identify foreign object risks, assess hazards, and implement effective prevention and detection controls across your production environment.

Foreign objects remain one of the most common causes of serious food safety incidents, customer complaints, and recalls. Equipment wear, packaging materials, raw materials, and the factory environment itself can all introduce foreign object risks if they are not properly assessed and controlled. When these risks are managed reactively or through isolated measures, gaps remain β€” often only becoming visible during audits or after an incident. This training supports QA, production, and cross-functional teams in applying a structured, risk-based approach to foreign object management. You learn how to classify foreign objects, understand their associated hazards, and evaluate risks based on product, process, and consumer vulnerability. The course explains how to translate these risks into effective preventive measures, supported where necessary by validated detection systems. In addition, the training covers how to handle foreign object complaints, perform meaningful investigations, and communicate findings clearly. Using practical examples and clear explanations, the course helps you move beyond assumptions and fragmented controls toward a consistent, defensible foreign object management system that can be explained internally and reviewed with confidence during GFSI audits.
Start Training $109

Implement Compliance Efficiently β€” Save Time, Reduce Risks

  • Save Time

    Practical checklists and toolkits let your team act immediately, without reinventing the wheel.

  • Reduce Mistakes

    Learn proven best practices that help you avoid common QA, RA, and R&D pitfalls.

  • Implement with Confidence

    Built for GFSI compliance, giving auditors clear proof of training.

Instructor

Rob has over 27 years of experience in the international food industry and has supported QA teams in more than 70 countries. With a background in physics and econometrics, he combines scientific insight with strategic thinking to help organizations improve their food safety and quality systems.

As a frequent speaker at global conferences including the IFC (World Bank) and FI Global, Rob is recognized for his practical expertise in GFSI standards and organizational improvement. Over the past decade, he has coached many QA Directors and Vice Presidents in the food industry, helping them influence senior management and embed food safety into business culture.

πŸ’¬ β€œI help QA professionals turn complex requirements into real-world results.”

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Rob Kooijmans

Senior Instructor and Coach

What our clients say:

β€œThis training helped us bring structure to a topic that was previously handled in a very fragmented way. The clear explanation of foreign object classes, risks, and preventive measures made it much easier to align QA and production. We now have a common understanding of where our real risks are and how to control them.”

Quality Manager, Fresh Food Manufacturer

Emma L.

β€œForeign object management often relies on assumptions. This training helped us challenge those assumptions and look at our environment, equipment, and processes more critically. The section on detection systems and their limitations was especially valuable for audit preparation.”

QA Manager, Ready-to-Eat Food Producer

Michael S.

β€œClear, practical, and directly applicable. The training helped our team understand not only how to prevent foreign objects, but also how to investigate complaints properly and communicate findings internally. This has improved both our internal discussions and our confidence during audits.”

Food Safety Lead, International Food Group

Nina K.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before enrolling in this training.

  • What will I learn in this training?

    You will learn how to apply a structured, risk-based approach to foreign object management. The training explains how to classify foreign objects, understand the related hazards, and evaluate risks based on product, process, and environment. You will also learn how to implement effective preventive measures, understand the role and limitations of detection systems, and handle foreign object complaints through proper investigation and communication.

  • How long does the training take?

    The training takes approximately 45 minutes. You have one year of access, allowing you to revisit the content while implementing improvements in your organization.

  • Does the training include a certificate?

    Yes. You'll receive a certificate of completion. This serves as proof of continuous training - something GFSI auditors specifically look for.

  • Is the training relevant for my role?

    Yes. This training is relevant for QA professionals, food safety managers, production managers, and other roles involved in food safety and quality. It is particularly useful for those responsible for preventing physical contamination, supporting audit readiness, or investigating foreign object complaints.

  • Are subtitles available?

    Yes. Subtitles are available in 13 languages, making it easy for global teams to follow aling.

  • Can I watch this training on my phone or tablet?

    Yes. You can access the training on desktop, tablet, or mobile, including the Thinkific mobile app.

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Build Consistent, Defensible Foreign Object Controls

Support your teams in identifying foreign object risks and applying controls that can be explained, justified, and reviewed during audits.

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