About the Knowledge Network
Our free Knowledge Network membership means you can plan ahead and stay ahead as a professional in the food industry.
The Knowledge Network is free to join and brings together food safety professionals in industry, regulation, public health, laboratories, research and education across the island of Ireland.
The network is supported by an expert group to provide information on:
- food microbiology
- environmental health
- food trade
- food hypersensitivity
- food fraud and food crime
- new and emerging food safety issues
- wider risks such as climate change and trade
Why become a Knowledge Network member?
It’s free and as a member, you will benefit from a range of service, events and training ensuring you:
1. Upskill yourself and your team
The Network provides practical training and resources including topics like:
- controlling bacterial and chemical contamination
- managing food allergens
- dealing with food fraud
Members can also apply for a bursary from our Food Safety Skills Fund, which supports:
- visits to laboratories
- attending conferences and centres of excellence
- taking part in specialist training
Our events bring together leading experts and researchers from Ireland and abroad enabling the engage of information and evidence of best practice.
2. Stay up to date
We track and email you emerging food safety risks, so you don’t miss anything. We deliver:
- updates on new and developing issues
- access to trusted advice and resources
- relevant food safety news
3. In person and online events
Our conferences, events and webinars give you access to local, national and international industry leading experts and researchers as they share guidance on best practice and the latest food safety research.
4. Get clear, useful briefings
Every 4 weeks, we email food safety briefings, supported by experts from industry, research and public health:
- key issues affecting your work
- changes in legislation
- updates in best practice.
