Course Introduction:
The GHP Staff Training is designed to provide essential food safety knowledge to frontline food handlers, ensuring compliance with Sharjah Municipality’s regulations under the Sharjah Food Safety Program (SFSP). This course focuses on the practical application of hygiene principles to maintain safe food handling practices across all food establishments.
Course Duration:
1 Day (6 Hours)
Approvals and Accreditations:
Approved by Sharjah Municipality, this course is delivered by experienced trainers who are certified to conduct training in full compliance with the Sharjah Food Safety Program (SFSP). Each session is designed to meet local regulatory standards while ensuring participants gain practical, workplace-relevant skills
Key Topics Covered:
- An Introduction to Food Safety
- Developing the Good Hygiene Practice (GHP) System (9 SOPs)
- Hand washing & Personal Hygiene
- Operational Hygiene
- Food Storage
- Cleaning & Pest Control
Target Audience:
- Kitchen Staff
- Food Handlers
- Waitstaff involved in food preparation or service
- Food Court and Cafeteria Employees
Assessment:
The assessment will be conducted by Sharjah Municipality through a formal examination (Pictorial) to evaluate participants’ understanding and application of Good Hygiene Practices for staff.
Mode of Training:
Physical On-Site Training (Using videos, images and activities instead of traditional lectures with written words).
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Certificate Validity:
3 Years (Issued by Sharjah Municipality)
Professional Advantages:
This certification ensures that food handlers are well-trained in hygiene practices, reducing the risk of food contamination and legal violations. It demonstrates a commitment to public health, improves job performance, and enhances employability in food-related roles
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to all food handlers working in Sharjah-based food establishments
- No prior qualification required
Languages Offered:
English, Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam
Why Do I Need to Take This Course?
Under the Sharjah Food Safety Program, all food handlers are legally required to undergo municipality-approved hygiene training. This course helps you meet those requirements, develop a strong understanding of food safety basics, and actively contribute to a safer work environment while protecting public health.
Sharjah Food Safety Program (SFSP)
SaveFast Training Academy is now proud to offer officially approved Food Safety Training Courses in Sharjah under the Sharjah Food Safety Program (SFSP) – an initiative by Sharjah Municipality to elevate food safety standards across the Emirate.
Through this program, all food establishments are required to ensure their staff and management are well-trained in hygiene practices and that an approved Food Safety Management System (FSMS) is implemented and maintained.
Whether you are a frontline food handler or a managerial-level professional, our SFSP-approved training courses are designed to help you meet regulatory requirements and ensure the highest standards of food safety in your workplace.
Training Categories Under SFSP
- Good Hygiene Practices – Staff Level
Food handlers and service staff are responsible for day-to-day hygiene and food preparation.
- Good Hygiene Practices – Managers Level
For supervisors and managers overseeing kitchen operations and food safety implementation. Read more