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FDQ, Alchemy Partner to Provide SISTEM Training for Level 2 Food Safety Qualification Austin, TX (PRWEB) June 26, 2012 A transatlantic partnership has just been agreed between US innovators Alchemy Systems and UK specialist food and drink awarding organisation, FDQ. The partnership sees the launch in the UK of an award-winning food safety training platform. This platform will enable food processing and manufacturing businesses to deliver and document high quality, accredited and endorsed training to their workforce efficiently and effectively. This partnership centres around Alchemy’s innovative training platform SISTEM, and will give businesses operating in the UK food industry access to savings of both time and money. Starting today, it is possible to deliver quality, accredited and endorsed food safety training, which can include achievement of a national Level 2 Food Safety qualification. Chief Executive of FDQ, Amanda Clark said: “We are delighted to endorse the food safety training available via SISTEM and are very keen to let the UK food industry know of the potential savings, which businesses can achieve by adopting this exciting and flexible platform. We encourage food manufacturing and processing companies to take advantage of the Level 2 Food Safety for manufacturing national qualification via SISTEM, safe in the knowledge that they are receiving high quality, nationally accredited training.“ There is a wide range of food safety courses, tailored to the UK market, available via SISTEM. Each interactive and multilingual course can be delivered to groups of up to 150 employees, and companies will have automatic, paperless and secured documentation of the results. Currently used in over 1,300 locations across the world, SISTEM increases productivity, reduces food safety incidents and lowers compliance risk. New training modules available include the following: Understanding the Importance of Food Safety Systems Reporting and Preventing Microbiological Hazards Legal Responsibilities of Food Handlers and Businesses Personal Hygiene Practices for Preventing Food Contamination Effective Hand Washing Techniques Food Poisoning, Foodborne Illness, and Reporting Requirements Keeping the Work Area Clean and Disinfected Waste Management Procedures and Proper Disposal Effective Pest Control Practices Preventing Food Contamination Hazardous Micro-organisms in Food Manufacturing Proper Food Handling Techniques“Alchemy is dedicated to offering courses that provide industry leading training in key areas of worker safety and productivity,” said Jeff Eastman, Chief Executive Officer at Alchemy Systems. “Working with our partners at FDQ, we are rolling out a high quality and unique solution for food safety training and certification, as well as other topics essential to businesses in the UK.” About Alchemy Systems Alchemy is the global leader in food and workplace safety training for production workers. Companies use Alchemy to increase productivity, reduce food safety incidents, and lower compliance risk. Alchemy's unique training solution provides an interactive learning experience for production workers and enables companies to build a strong food safety culture. For more information, please go to http://www.alchemysystems.com About FDQ FDQ is a leading awarding organisation, specialising in work-based qualifications for the food and drink industry. Approved and regulated by the national qualifications regulator in England, Wales and Northern Ireland FDQ has powers to develop and award vocational qualifications. These qualifications are designed to meet the skills needs of those who work in the food and drink industry and its supply chain. To find out more about working with FDQ please go to http://www.fdq.org.uk ### Attachments ©Copyright 1997- , Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC. Vocus, PRWeb, and Publicity Wire are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vocus, Inc. or Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC. Find More Money Saving Uk Press Releases

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