Publishing firm launches in Abington, releases first book and announces plans for more

Instruis Publishing Company — a new publishing firm dedicated to training and based in the Philadelphia suburb of Abington — recently released its first title, "Alcohol HACCP — The Solution for Responsible Service and Sale of Alcohol" by Susan Algeo, George Zameska, Tara Paster.  

It is first of four titles to be released by the new, privately held publisher within the next year as the publisher strives to produce a comprehensive series of training titles and support materials for the hospitality industry, according to a press release.

“The need for focused training of owners, managers and staff has never been greater. Instruis Publishing Company will meet that need," said James Egbert, CEO and publisher. “We will produce a comprehensive series of training titles and support materials for the hospitality industry. Our initial titles will bring key innovations to responsible alcohol management and food safety training.”

All the training materials will feature the proprietary SURE system (Safe, Useful, Responsible Education), which offers a complete cycle of training. 

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About the book (from the Instruis website):

HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) is a widely recognized scientific method for analyzing and minimizing risk.   Developed by Pillsbury for NASA in the 1960s, HACCP is used worldwide to keep the food supply secure.

Alcohol HACCP is a system that businesses can use to avoid alcohol-related incidents. Businesses that serve and/or sell alcohol are responsible for preventing and reducing the occurrence of alcohol-related incidents. To successfully prevent and reduce the occurrence of alcohol-related incidents, operators must develop and implement a comprehensive system.

Specifically, businesses that serve and/or sell alcohol must meet legal standards to not serve individuals who are visibly intoxicated, or under 21 years of age, and must take reasonable efforts to intervene if a patron is intoxicated or giving alcohol to minors. If an alcohol-related incident occurs, businesses may face criminal charges and/or civil litigation. This can be avoided by creating a system that manages and monitors operation practices and procedures to meet legal responsibilities.  This book saves lives and saves money.

"Alcohol HACCP-The Solution for Responsible Service and Sale of Alcohol" will guide the reader through a process that will lead to the development of an Alcohol HACCP plan for their specific business or facility. 

Speaking about the publication of the book, co-author Tara Paster said, “This is a breakthrough is so many ways. Now anyone who serves or sells alcohol will have a scientific approach to prevent, eliminate, and reduce risks to minors or sales to visibly intoxicated persons. The book will guide the reader to the completion of a comprehensive Alcohol HACCP plan for their business or facility.”

"ALCOHOL HACCP - The Solution for the Responsible Service and Sale of Alcohol" is available in paperback for $49.95 or as an eBook for $39.95. Books can also be purchased online at www.instruis.com and www.pastertraining.com.  

About the authors:

Susan Algeo, MPH, CP-FS, has a degree in behavioral and community health sciences from the University of Pittsburgh and a bachelor of science in biobehavioral health from Pennsylvania State University. She uses her education, along with years of experience in the restaurant industry, as Vice President of Training at Paster Training Inc. Algeo is a Certified ServSafe® Instructor for the National Restaurant Association. She is a member of the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), the Central Atlantic States Association of Food and Drug Officials (CASA), and is on the executive board of the New Jersey Association for Food Protection (NJAFP).

George Zameska, RS, MS, CP-FS has a degree in environmental health science from West Chester University and a bachelor of arts in biology and public administration from Rider University. Zameska served as a government regulator and administrator for 32 years prior to his current position as vice president of regulatory affairs for Paster Training Inc. He has participated in and worked with multiple interdisciplinary, food, and hospitality related industry organizations as well providing numerous public health related training presentations and programs for the food and hospitality industry. Zameska is a Certified ServSafe® Instructor for the National Restaurant Association, Certified HACCP instructor and certified TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) trainer. He has held membership, leadership and committee positions in organizations including the Association of Food & Drug Officials (AFDO), Central Atlantic States Association of Food & Drug Officials (CASA), National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), International Association of Food Protection (IAFP), and the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT).

Tara Paster, FMP, CP-FS, is president and founder of Gilbertsville-based Paster Training Inc. She is an expert witness in alcohol-related court cases. With more than 25 years of food industry experience ranging from fine dining, quick-service restaurants, convenience stores and distribution, Tara possesses unique expertise in the industry. She earned a degree in hotel, restaurant and institutional food service management and achieved her credentials as a Certified Food Safety Professional (CP-FS), Food Management Professional (FMP), and Master Trainer status in HACCP, as well as in Training for Intervention Procedures as a master alcohol trainer in responsible alcohol certification programs. She is the author of three HACCP books. Tara is a member of Central Atlantic States Association of Food & Drug Officials (CASA), Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), the Conference for Food Protection, NACS - National Association for Convenience and Fuel Retailing and New Jersey Association for Food Protection (NJAFP). Tara is on the CASA Executive Board as the Associate Member Representative for Industry in New York, Canada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.