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Post Graduate Diploma in Food Engineering (12 months)

Executive Diploma in Food Engineering (6 months)

Industry Certificate in Food Engineering (3-4 months)

Faculty of Food Safety and Quality

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About FFSQ


The Faculty of Food Safety and Quality (FFSQ) which has been set up under the aegis of ‘Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India. Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India, registered as a non-profit society ( under The Societies Registration Act,1860) with Government of India recognised by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, accredited Vocational Institution of Ministry of Education, Government of India, approved training Institute of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and affiliated with Life Sciences Sector Skills Council (SSC) and Food Industry Sector Skills Council of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) -presents unique, friendly and interactive platform to get rid of all your GMP related glitches. GMP- is an essential element of industries like pharmaceutical, cosmetic, Ayurveda, biotech, homeopathic, medical device and food manufacturing. GMP in itself is the most dynamic part which witnesses frequent changes in terms of newer rules being added and older ones being renewed. Keeping self updated with current GMPs thus becomes inevitable to stay abreast with the changing industry needs and practices.

About IGMPI


The Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India, registered under SR Act XXI of 1860, Government of India, recognised by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, accredited Vocational Institution of Ministry of Education, Government of India and approved by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) presents a unique, friendly and interactive platform to get rid of all your GMP compliance related issues. GMP- an essential element of industries like pharmaceutical, cosmetic, Ayurveda, biotech, homeopathic, medical device and food manufacturing and sustainability services - in itself is the most dynamic part which witnesses frequent changes in terms of new rules being added and old ones being renewed. Thus, keeping oneself updated with current GMPs is essential to remain aligned with evolving industry requirement and standards.

Our team comprises knowledgeable professionals from diverse sectors such as Pharma, Healthcare, Food & Nutraceutical industries, pooling together their expertise, know-how, and practical experiences to create this GMP guide. IGMPI is moving hand in hand with technology advances and has gained recognition as a stronger and better education and training platform provider for professionals and students in the areas of GMP, Quality Assurance and Control, Pharma, Food & Nutrition and Healthcare Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical IPR and Good Laboratory Practice and Product Management. Our board of governors and specialists have collated their acumen and are offering state-of-the-art courses which includes GMP training, Quality Assurance and Control, Pharma and healthcare Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical IPR, Environment Social Governance (ESG), and Good Laboratory Practice in form of formal classroom studies, online/interactive programmes, online seminars, as well as onsite training programmes along with the knowledge of worldwide affairs of the industry. In short, a round-the-clock service is provided for any information in these areas required by anybody from around the country and abroad. Based on high standards of quality, the training programmes in Pharma, Healthcare and Food GMP, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, IPR, Pharma Product Management, Public Health, Hospital Management, Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Writing, Medical Coding, Nanotechnology, Drug Design and Discovery, Food QA&QC, etc., areas have been approved by Quality Council of India, which is an autonomous body and an accreditation authority for education & vocational training providers under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. IGMPI is duly licensed and certified by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations 2018.

Accreditation and Awards

IGMPI is recognized by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India and duly licensed and certified by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations 2018 (License number: ERO/EOMSM/L-8000027) for offering education and training programmes, services and processes in the areas of Pharmaceutical, Food, Nutrition, Healthcare, Environment Health & Safety (EHS), Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) and Marketing Communications.

Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Bureau of Indian Standards

Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India (IGMPI) is registered as a non-profit society with its own Memorandum of Association and bye-laws under The Societies Registration Act, 1860, Government of India. IGMPI is an accredited Vocational Institution of Ministry of Education, Government of India.

The Post Graduate and Executive Diploma programmes of IGMPI in Good Manufacturing Practices, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property Rights, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Public Health, Nanotechnology, Hospital Management, Product Management, Sales and Marketing Management, Clinical Research, Medical Writing, Drug Discovery and Development, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Coding have been duly assessed and approved by Quality Council of India, Government of India based on fulfillment of QCI's following criteria:

  1. Programme Content
  2. Programme Design
  3. Programme Material
  4. Instructors
  5. Class size & Attendance
  6. Facilities
  7. Evaluation of Students
  8. Written Examination
  9. Certificate

IGMPI is also approved by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) (FSSAI ID: TPINS18). IGMPI® is licensed by Department of Food Safety & Drug Administration under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and registered under Food Safety and Standards Act 2006.

IGMPI has been conferred with the prestigious "BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (BIS) AWARD OF HONOUR 2023". QUALITY COUNCIL OF INDIA (QCI) has also conferred IGMPI with D.L. SHAH NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD, Certificate of Merit & ASSOCHAM has conferred IGMPI with the Services Excellence Award based on excellence of its services to the students and training participants.

IGMPI's Membership with IPA

IGMPI is a Lifetime Institutional member of Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA).

IPA

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) came into existence through an act of Parliament in 1987. BIS is the National Standard Body of India established under the BIS Act 2016 for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. The Bureau is a Body consisting of 25 members representing both Central and State governments, Members of Parliament, industry, scientific and research institutions, consumer organizations and professional bodies; with Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution as its President and with Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution as its Vice-President.

Quality Council of India (QCI)

Quality Council of India is set up by the Government of India to establish and operate national accreditation structure and promote quality through National Quality Campaign. QCI is registered as a non-profit society with its own Memorandum of Association. QCI is governed by a Council of 38 members and Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on recommendation of the industry to the government. The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, is the nodal ministry for QCI.

International Recognition

For providing its education and training services to overseas students, IGMPI is registered with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India and our Export Import Code is AADCI7680Q.

IGMPI is an Institutional Member of the International Society for Quality in Health CarelSQua

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a member of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and through the Indian National Committee (INC) which is a member of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). BIS is also a member of regional standards bodies like Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC) and South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO). India started taking part in IEC from 1911 and subsequently the then Indian Standards Institution (now BIS) took over the responsibility of Indian National Committee of IEC(INC-IEC) in 1949. Since then the INC-IEC is actively participating in the activities of the IEC both at the policy level and technical work and carrying out the responsibilities as member body of IEC Council. India is a member in Standards Management Board (SMB) of IEC since 2015.BIS has also signed Bilateral Cooperation Agreements (BCA)/Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) with the National Standards Bodies of several countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, European Union , Germany, Ghana, Greece, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Jordon, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Mauritius, Nigeria, Russia, Saudi Arabia , Slovakia, Slovenia, Suriname, USA, UAE, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Bhutan, Brazil, Israel, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), Quality Council of India is a member of International Accreditation Forum (IAF) & Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC) as well as signatory to its MLAs for Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems and Product Certification. NABCB is also a Full Member of International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) & Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) as well as signatory to its MRAs for Inspection.


Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma/Industry Certificate in Food Engineering


Food Process Engineering is an essential applied engineering discipline, particularly important in post-harvest processing. Given the diverse characteristics of food, specialized processing treatments are necessary to ensure safety and quality. This course covers fundamental concepts of food rheology and both thermal and non-thermal processing methods.

Key topics include drying, a primary food preservation technique, food freezing, and several crucial unit operations in food engineering. This course has been designed to impart the fundamental concepts of food rheology, as well as thermal/non-thermal processing of foods. Followed by drying being the most common technique followed for food preservation, a detailed discussion on drying has been incorporated. Additionally, non-thermal processing methods, such as high-pressure processing and pulsed electric fields, are briefly explored.

Food freezing has been covered and finally few important unit operations of food engineering are discussed. A glimpse of non-thermal processing (High pressure processing, pulsed electric field etc.) has also been included in the courses. Food engineering is a multidisciplinary field that combines principles from engineering, science, and food technology to improve the production, processing, and preservation of food. It focuses on the design and optimization of processes and equipment used in food manufacturing, ensuring safety, quality, and sustainability.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Food Engineering

  • Overview of various aspects of food engineering, impact of food engineering over economical growth of FMCG sector

Module 2: Concept of Food Rheology, its Measurements and Rheology of Foods

  • Rheological properties of food, rheological processed foods, rheological properties of granular and powders in foods

Module 3: Viscoelastic Foods

  • Viscoelastic models, measurement of food texture and instrument for rheological measurement

Module 4: Thermal Processing and Microbial Death Kinetics

  • Pasteurization, sterilization, blanching, cooking, D-value, Z-value, thermal death time

Module 5: Evaporation and Concentration

  • Single-Effect Evaporators, Multiple-Effect Evaporators, Vacuum Evaporators, Concentration (reverse osmosis)

Module 6: Heat Exchangers

  • Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers, Plate Heat Exchangers, Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers, Double-Pipe Heat Exchangers, Spiral Heat Exchangers

Module 7: Drying Technology and Food Dehydration

  • Air Drying, Spray Drying, Freeze Drying (Lyophilization), Drum Drying, Microwave Drying, Infrared Drying

Module 8: Food Freezing and Freeze Drying

  • Blast Freezing, Cryogenic Freezing, Plate Freezing, effect on texture, moisture content and shelf life estimation.

Module 9: Size Reduction

  • Size reduction equipment (Ball mill, roller mill and impact percussion mill), mechanical properties of feed (moisture and temperature)

Module 10: Mechanical Separation Techniques

  • Filtration, centrifugation, decantation, sedimentation, screening, magnetic separation, pressure filtration

Module 11: Mixing and Agitation

  • Types of mixing, equipment of mixing, mechanical agitation, pneumatic agitation

Module 12: Leaching and Extraction

  • Soluble constituent, essential oil and flavour extraction, impact of solvent properties, temperature and contact time, types of extraction techniques (solid-liquid extraction, super critical fluid extraction, ultrasound and microwave assisted extraction)

Module 13: Food processing equipment’s and unit operations

  • Equipment for pulping, fruit juice extraction, blanching, dehulling, distillation

Module 14: Non Thermal Processing and Recent trends in food engineering and processing

  • Microwave processing, irradiation, pulsed electric field, ultrasound technology, nanotechnology, high pressure processing and micro-fluidization

Who Should Attend:

  • Food industry professionals involved in food processing, product development, and quality assurance
  • Researchers and scientists exploring the applications of food engineering and processing
  • Professionals focused on engineering food related to food industry
  • Specialists in food safety and quality management looking to deepen their understanding of innovative technologies

Eligibility

Any graduation/ B.Tech./ B.Sc. in Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Food Science/ Food Technology/ BE/ B.Pharma/ MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BAMS or any other discipline. Diploma holders are eligible for our Diploma Programmes.

Programme Duration

The duration to complete this programme is 1 year (Post Graduate Diploma), 6 months (Executive Diploma) and 3-4 months (Industry Certificate).

Registration

The registration dates for this programme run by the Institute are updated timely on the webpage. Effective Online learning tools incorporated into the design of the webpage make the programme lectures, online live classes and study material easily accessible. This gives a huge window of self-regulated and self-paced performance to the participants.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

- Assignments for all the programme modules for continuous evaluation and guidance

- Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants

- Online classes for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.

- All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable

- Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job

- At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires

- All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English

Examination and Certification

Online assessment will be conducted at the end of the programme and upon successful completion, participants will receive a Post Graduate Diploma/Executive Diploma/Industry Certificate (PGD/ED/IC) in Food Engineering, recognized for its alignment with international standards and industry best practices by Faculty of Food Safety and Quality, IGMPI.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. The robust placement cell comprises of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. We are engaged in promoting the employability of our participants by maintaining good rapport and relation with HR cell and recruiting managers of leading food and agriculture companies across the globe. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working global food giants like Britannia Industries Ltd., Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Kohinoor Foods Ltd. (Satnam Overseas Ltd.), LT Foods Ltd. (Daawat), McCain Foods India Pvt. Ltd., Mondelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd. (Cadbury), Haldiram’s, Mother Dairy, MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd. (Orkla), Nestle India Ltd., Amul, Parle Agro Pvt. Ltd., Venkys India Ltd., Vimta Labs, Nexus Test Labs, PepsiCo India, Patanjali, Heritage Food Ltd., Kwality Dairy India Ltd., KRBL Ltd., etc.

Future career prospects

Completing a specialized course in food engineering will position individuals at the forefront of innovation in the food industry. This emerging field focuses on enhancing food, safety, and functionality through the application of food engineering and its various applications. Graduates will gain expertise in manipulating materials at the food engineering aspetcs to improve preservation methods, enhance nutrient delivery, and develop novel food packaging solutions that extend shelf life while maintaining nutritional value.



Advisory Board and team


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Faculty of Food Safety and Quality (FFSQ)

Faculty of Food Safety and Quality

C-6, Qutab Institutional Area, Near Old JNU Campus, New Delhi-110016.
18001031071 (Toll Free), Phone: +91 11 26512850