Standing Committees

Conference committees perform much of the work accomplished during the two years between biennial meetings. Member's expertise and ideas are needed on committees. At each biennial meeting, lists of potential committees will be posted for members to sign up for possible appointment. Emails and announcements regarding committee membership may also be available on the website after the biennial meeting. Committee member appointments are made by the Executive Board to ensure that technical expertise, regional representation, and constituencies are balanced.

Committees are assigned to Councils depending upon their charges. Council Committees are "supervised" by Council Chairs. Also, Standing Committees may be constitutionally assigned to the Executive Board. Standing Committees are "supervised" by the Executive Director with the assistance of the Conference Chair and Vice Chair.

Committee orientations are held at each biennial meeting to review responsibilities and opportunities for members who wish to participate on committees. Click HERE to access the most recent slide presentation.

Conference committees report their activities and findings in the form of Issues presented to the Conference during biennial meetings. Therefore, if you are looking for committee reports for even-numbered years, look for them in the previous biennial meetings section of this website.

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Committee Descriptions

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee audits the Conference's financial records annually. It reports its results to the Board, except when a certified public accountant conducts the annual audit.

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Constitution and Bylaws/Procedures Committee

The Constitution and Bylaws/Procedures Committee submits recommendations to improve Conference administrative functions through proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws. The Committee reviews proposed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) to ensure consistency among the various MOUs, the Conference Procedures Manual, the Constitution and Bylaws and other working documents.

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Digital Engagement and Technology Solutions Committee

New Standing Committee approved at the 2023 Biennial Meeting in Houston.

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Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is responsible for oversight in the budgeting and financial planning, financial reporting; and the creation and monitoring of internal controls and accountability policies.

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Food Protection Manager Certification Committee

The Food Protection Manager Certification Committee reports to the Board (with Council II oversight) and works with the accreditation organization for food protection manager certification programs to:

Establish and refine policies and standards to which certifiers must conform in order for them to be accredited. Provide Conference input into the development of accreditation standards for certifying organizations specific to food protection manager certification programs. Develop strategies for enhancing equivalence among food protection manager certificates issued by certifiers, and Promote universal acceptance of certificates issued by accredited certifiers.

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Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) Committee

New Standing Committee approved at the 2023 Biennial Meeting in Houston.

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Issue Committee

The Issue Committee reviews all Issues submitted in accordance with the Conference procedures before the Conference Biennial Meeting. It assigns accepted Issues to one of the three Councils for deliberation.

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Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee selects the nominees for Executive Board positions such as Conference Chair, Vice Chair, and Standing Committee Chairs for Board approval.

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Program Committee

The Program Committee assists the Executive Director and Conference Chair in planning and arranging all Conference meetings. It helps the Executive Director prepare the workshop and other aspects of the programs for each Conference for Food Protection Biennial Meeting.

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Program Standards Committee

Progam Standards (National Voluntary Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards)

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Publications Committee

The Publications Committee was created to establish guidance for improving Conference publications regarding Conference endorsement, copyright, scientific and regulatory accuracy, and external publication approval.

A position description statement for the Publications Committee Chair is under development.

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Resolutions Committee

The Resolutions Committee submits recommendations for resolutions related to Conference administrative functions and meetings. The Board reviews and approves the proposed resolutions before they are submitted to the Conference for action.

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Strategic Planning Committee

The Strategic Planning Committee develops a strategic plan which includes better ways to market the Conference and proposes short-range and long-range strategic direction using the mission and vision of the Strategic Plan.

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Other Board Committees/Ad Hoc Committees

From time to time, the Executive Board identifies a need for a specific project that requires a committee.

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ANAB-CFP Accreditation Council
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Compensation Committee
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Digital Engagement Committee (ad hoc)
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Local Arrangements Committee

The Local Arrangements Committee is selected from Conference Members who are located in the city where the Biennial Meeting will be held. It is made up of Environmental Health Agency members and Industry members who assist with the organization, administration, and management of the Biennial Meeting and its many associated events.

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Sponsorship Committee (ad hoc)
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Retired Committees

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Allergen Committee
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Barrier Hazard Committee
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Beef Grinding Log Template for Retail Establishments
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Blade Tenderized Meat Committee
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Certification of Food Safety Regulatory Professionals Committee (Program Standards Workgroup)
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Clean-In-Place Committee
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Cold Holding of Fish in Reduced Oxygen Packaging Committee - Extracted Issue 2008-III-020 (ad hoc)
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Critical Item Committee
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Criticality Implementation and Education
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Date Marking Coded as a Critical Violation Committee
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Demonstration of Knowledge Committee
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Electronic Reporting Committee
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Emergency Action Plan
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Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee
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Employee Training Committee
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Food Contact Utensil and Barrier Usage Committee
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Food Defense Committee (ad hoc)

Food Defense with FDA.

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Food Recovery Committee
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HACCP-Based Guidance for Meat and Poultry Processing at Retail
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Hand Hygiene Committee
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Hot Holding Temperature Reduction
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Ice Maker Committee
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Inspection Form Committee
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Inspection Form Scoring Committee
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Interdisciplinary Foodborne Illness Training
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Interstate Shipment of Shellfish - Extracted Issue 2008-I-014 (ad hoc)

Fred Reimers

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Listeria monocytogenes Intervention Committee
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Listeria Retail Guidelines

Listeria Retail Guidelines

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Mail Order Food Safety Committee
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NVEAIS Committee
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Oyster Advisory Committee
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Plan Review Committee
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Publishing Guidelines (ad hoc)

Publishing Guidelines (ad hoc) for posting on website r for other media

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Recall Evaluation Committee
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Reduced Oxygen Packaging Committee
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Sanitizer Committee
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Special Process Control Committee
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Standardized Data Collection / Electronic Reporting
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TCS Food Implementation Committee
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Time as a Public Health Control
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Unattended Food Service Establishment Committee
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Video Content Committee (ad hoc)
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Website Committee (ad hoc)
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Wild Mushroom Committee
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Food Recovery Committee
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Direct to Consumer Committee
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Produce Wash Committee
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Product Assessment Committee
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Safe Handling and Cooking of Roaster Pigs Committee (ad hoc)
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Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) Committee

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Digital Engagement Technology Solutions Committee

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