Skip to content
Arbrit Safety Training & Consultancy logo
Delegates in hard hats attending a workplace health and safety class

Food Safety Training & HACCP Courses in Riyadh

Protect your brand with certified food safety training

Accredited by

  • Highfield Food Safety & HACCP accrediting body logo — Arbrit Safety accredited training provider

The Highfield Food Safety and HACCP certification courses offered by Arbrit help food industry professionals maintain the highest standards of hygiene, safety and quality control.

Delivered across Saudi Arabia, these courses support food producers, caterers and hospitality businesses in meeting both national and international safety standards.

Our training goes beyond compliance. It helps teams understand food hazards, implement effective controls, and protect customers and reputations through safe handling, preparation and storage practices.

What the course covers

The Food Safety and HACCP training is structured to match the operational needs of different sectors, from industrial kitchens to logistics hubs and remote camps.

  • Level 1 Award in Food Safety for Catering
  • Level 1 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing
  • Level 1 International Award in Food Safety
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Manufacturing
  • Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Retail
  • Level 2 International Award in Food Safety
  • Level 3 International Award in Developing a Positive Food Safety Culture
  • Level 3 International Award in Food Safety
  • Level 4 International Award in Managing Food Safety for Catering
  • Level 5 International Award in Advanced Food Safety Management

Key learning modules

  • Introduction to foodborne illnesses and contamination
  • Principles of personal hygiene and cross-contamination control
  • HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) methodology
  • Food storage, temperature control and sanitation practices
  • Cleaning schedules and pest management
  • Internal audits and documentation for food safety compliance

These modules align with local food safety authority and GCC hygiene standards.

Who should attend

  • Food handlers, chefs and catering teams
  • Quality assurance and HSE officers in the food sector
  • Supervisors and managers overseeing food production or service
  • Camp managers and site caterers serving large workforces
  • Professionals in hospitality, healthcare and industrial catering

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the Highfield Food Safety and HACCP certification course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify contamination risks and critical control points in their workplace
  • Implement HACCP principles to prevent foodborne hazards
  • Maintain compliance with local food safety authority regulations and ISO 22000 requirements
  • Train colleagues on hygiene and cleaning standards
  • Prepare documentation for internal audits and client inspections

Course duration

The course duration depends on the level of training and the participant’s role:

  • Level 1–2 (basic food handlers): 1 day
  • Level 3 (supervisors / QA teams): 2–3 days
  • Level 4 (managers / HACCP leaders): 3–4 days

Each course blends theory with practical demonstrations such as contamination control exercises, hygiene inspections and audit preparation.

How food safety certification strengthens businesses

In the region’s rapidly expanding food industry, from fine dining to mass catering in industrial camps, maintaining safety isn’t optional; it’s operational survival. Certified HACCP and food safety training from Arbrit helps businesses reduce risk and increase efficiency at every level. Here’s how it creates measurable impact:

  • Prevents costly contamination incidents: teams learn to control hazards before they occur.
  • Improves inspection readiness: documentation and audit training ensure smooth food safety authority and municipal audits.
  • Reduces waste and spoilage: proper temperature and storage practices minimise losses and downtime.
  • Enhances consumer confidence: certified operations signal professionalism and trustworthiness to clients and consumers.
  • Integrates cross-safety awareness: employees gain transferable awareness of hygiene, chemical handling (COSHH) and risk assessment, supporting overall site safety culture.
Certification
Successful candidates receive an internationally recognised Highfield Food Safety certificate, accepted across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the GCC. The certification strengthens company compliance with local food safety authority, municipality and ISO 22000 / HACCP requirements, which are essential for tenders, audits and client contracts.

How you'll train

  • Training at our Riyadh centre, or on your site anywhere in Saudi Arabia
  • Hands-on practice on the same equipment your teams use at work
  • Certified trainers who bring years of site experience into every course

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Highfield Food Safety & HACCP.

Yes. The certification meets local food safety authority and municipality food hygiene standards and is recognised across Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Any employee involved in food preparation, catering or storage, from kitchen assistants to quality assurance managers, will benefit from this training.

Certificates are valid for three years, after which a refresher course is recommended to stay compliant with updated standards.

Yes. Arbrit conducts on-site food safety training across Saudi Arabia, tailored to specific facility operations.

Yes. Participants conduct real-world hazard analysis, temperature checks and documentation practice to simulate audit conditions.

Food Safety covers day-to-day hygiene and handling practices, while HACCP focuses on systematic risk management, documentation and audit compliance.

Yes. HACCP certification is provided as a Highfield-endorsed qualification, distinct from the general Food Safety certificate.

Yes. Courses are offered in English and Arabic, so multicultural teams in kitchens and camps understand the content clearly.

They improve audit scores, strengthen client trust and help organisations meet international supply-chain safety requirements.

Yes. Many clients combine it with Fire Safety, COSHH or Risk Assessment sessions for a comprehensive safety approach, all managed under Highfield accreditation.

Certified by LEEA, IOSH, Highfield, STI, PASMA, RoSPA, NFPA and Qualifi, and run at our Riyadh centre or on your site across KSA.

We Also Supply HSE Officers for Short and Long Term Projects

Certified officers ready to embed with your project team, on-site or on-call.

Contact UsHire an HSE officer
Apply NowJoin our HSE talent pool