Certified Professional – Food Safety: Principles and Applications of Food Safety Science is your essential guide to mastering complex food safety science concepts. Whether you work in the retail food industry, processing and manufacturing, or in a regulatory capacity, this book provides the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to ensure safe food in any environment. Developed by leading experts in food safety, this manual is newly revised and updated to include the latest information and requirements from the FDA Food Code and the National Curriculum Standards (NCS) for Food Protection Professionals (i.e., Basic Core, Food Foundations, Basic Retail, Advanced Core, and Advanced Retail). It is an integral part of the Integrated Food Safety System (IFSS) body of knowledge, making it the go-to resource for both students and industry professionals.