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2025 Council Application Process Open
Applications are currently being accepted for Council membership at the 2025 Biennial meeting to be held March 24-28, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.
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FDA major reorganization involves the creation of a unified Human Foods Program (HFP)
The FDA has approved a major reorganization involving the creation of a unified Human Foods Program (HFP). The agency believes creating the HFP will enhance its ability to oversee and protect the human food supply and other products the FDA regulates. The reorganization will be accompanied by the adoption of a new model for its field operations and other significant modernization efforts. The target date for implementing the reorganization is October 1, 2024.
Link to Quality Assurance Magazine article.
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Federal agency responses have been posted.
The federal agency responses to Issue recommendations from the Assembly of Delegates action are now available for the 2023 Biennial Meeting in Houston at the following link:
http://www.foodprotect.org/biennial-meetings/2023-biennial-meeting/
Scroll towards the bottom of the page and look for "Reponse from Federal Agencies" under the "Meeting Materials" header.
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Redesigned Food Code Adoption Toolkit available!
The Food Code Adoption Toolkit has been completely redesigned to provide practical, tangible support to retail food regulatory programs working to adopt the latest versions of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. The new Toolkit contains a step-by-step guide, along with curated resources and insights from subject matter experts.
Check out the Food Code Adoption Toolkit at this link:
Announcing our Redesigned Food Code Adoption Toolkit - Retail Food Safety Collaborative
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Issue Recommendations from Councils are now available!
The final Issue recommendations from Councils are now available on the CFP website at the following link:http://www.foodprotect.org/biennial-meetings/2023-biennial-meeting/Scroll towards the bottom of the page and look for "Meeting Materials." The Issues will also be available shortly on the Bizzabo app.
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2023 Biennial Meeting Program Book UPDATE Now Available!
An updated version of the 2023 Biennial Meeting Program Book is now online. This includes changes to the agenda and additions to the rosters of Council Alternates and the Assembly of Delegates.
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Issues for the 2023 Biennial Meeting are now available!
Issues to be deliberated at the 2023 Biennial Meeting in Houston, Texas are now available on this website.
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Agenda for the 2023 Pre-Biennial Meeting Workshop
Agenda information for the upcoming Pre-Biennial Meeting Workshop is now available.
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Online registration for the 2023 Biennial Meeting is now open!
Online registration for the 2023 Biennial Meeting in Houston is now available through CFP's WildApricot portal.
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Release of the 2022 Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards
The FDA has released the 2022 Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards based on recommendations from the CFP 2020 Biennial Meeting (held in August 2021).
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Resource Library Now Available
The Retail Food Safety Regulatory Association Collaborative has added a resource library to its website.
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Retail Food Safety Regulatory Needs Assessment Survey
CFP members are invited to participate in NEHA's Retail Food Safety Regulatory Needs Assessment designed to determine strengths of the retail food safety community and to assess gaps knowledge gaps in training materials and improve workforce capabilities.
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2023 Council Application Process -- Deadline to apply extended
Applications are currently being accepted for Council membership at the 2023 Biennial Meeting to be held April 24-28, 2023, in Houston, Texas.
The deadline to apply has been extended until 11:30 p.m. EDT on Friday, August 5, 2022.
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New Guidance Documents Now Available
Guidance documents approved at the Biennial Meeting held in August 2021 are now available on the CFP website.
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Committee Member Applications Now Accepted!
The sign-up process for CFP committees is now open.
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The virtual Biennial Meeting is about to begin!
The first sessions of the CFP virtual 2020 Biennial Meeting will begin on Monday, August 9, 2021.
General information about the Biennial Meeting and late-breaking Issues can be found at: http://www.foodprotect.org/biennial-meetings/2020-biennial-meeting/
All currently registered attendees have been sent an email with their invitation to access the meeting website. If you are registered and have not received your email invitation, please contact the CFP Executive Assistant, Vicki Everly, at veverly.cfp@gmail.com.
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Late-breaking Issue Submission
Due to the postponement of Issue deliberation at the 2020 Biennial Meeting until August 2021, "late-breaking" Issues may now be submitted for consideration.
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Biennial Meeting to go virtual!
The upcoming Biennial Meeting will be held as a totally virtual event from August 15-20, 2021. Please save these dates!
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SAVE THE DATE Biennial Meeting Rescheduled
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Biennial Meeting has been rescheduled to August 15-20, 2021.
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NACCHO and CFP Seek Recruits for a Food Safety Advisory Group
NACCHO and CFP are seeking volunteers for a Food Safety Advisory Group (FSAG). The deadline to apply is November 6. 2020.
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CFP Seeking to Hire Two Research Staff Members
CFP is currently seeking a Research Project Leader and a Research Project Support Staff member to work on a project funded through a cooperative agreement with the FDA. The deadline to apply is October 15, 2020.
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Rescheduled 2020 and 2022 Biennial Meetings
The 2020 Biennial Meeting has been rescheduled for April 2021 in Denver, Colorado. To provide 24-months between biennial meetings, the 2022 Biennial Meeting will now be held in April 2023 in Houston, Texas.
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Incidence and Trends of Infections with Pathogens Transmitted Commonly Through Food
The CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) released on 05/01/2020 outlines how progress has stalled in controlling foodborne pathogens in the United States, though diagnostics and surveillance continue to improve.
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New Biennial Meeting Dates!
The 2020 Biennial Meeting has been rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new meeting dates are August 31-September 4, 2020 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Denver, Colorado.
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Postponement of 2020 Biennial Meeting
Due to the continuously evolving COVID-19 situation, the CFP Executive Board has decided to POSTPONE the 2020 Biennial Meeting until a later date. Details about the rescheduled meeting will be released as soon as they are finalized.
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2020 Issue Packets Now Available
Issue Packets for the 2020 Biennial Meeting are now available on the CFP website at this link:
http://www.foodprotect.org/biennial-meetings/2020-biennial-meeting/issues/
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Issue Submission Deadline Extended!
The Issue submission deadline for the 2020 Biennial Meeting has been extended to Monday, January 6, 2020.
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Issue Submission Now Open!
Issue Submission for the 2020 Biennial Meeting is now live and will remain open untio 9 PM Eastern time on December 31, 2019.
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August 2019 Executive Board Meeting
The next meeting of the CFP Executive Board will be August 12-14, 2019 at Diversey Headquarters in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
CFP has an open meeting policy; all members and member's friends are welcome.
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2020 Sponsorship Opportunities
Information about sponsorship opportunities for the 2020 Biennial Meeting is now available.
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April 2019 Executive Board Meeting
Executive Board meeting minutes and committee reports are now available.
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Apply to be a Council Member!
2020 Council Member Application
Applications are accepted from May 1, 2019 to June 5, 2019.
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Fact Sheet on the Occurrence of Foodborne Illness Risk Factors in Fast Food and Full-Service Restaurants
Fact Sheet related to FDA's Report on the Occurrence of Foodborne Illness Risk Factors in Fast Food and Full-Service Restaurants, 2013-2014
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Unsafe food in Low to Middle Income Countries costs $110 billion a year – World Bank
The World Bank estimates productivity loss associated with foodborne disease in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) worldwide is $95.2 billion per year and the annual cost of treating such illnesses is around $15 billion
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FDA’s New Steps to Help Produce Farmers and Processors
Statement by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on FDA's new steps to help produce farmers, processors more effectively comply with food safety requirements.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Executive Assistant Position Vacancy. Click here to view position description and download application.
CFP Executive Assistant Opening
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Announcement - FDA and CFP UPDATES ON THE 2018 ISSUES
This announcement is regarding the Email Sent by Dr. McSwane on behalf of the Conference Chair, David Lawrence dated August 28, 2018 titled: "CFP Recommendations to FDA and the FDA Response to Them"
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FDA Reports on Foodborne Outbreak in Cereal
FDA Investigating Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka
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Late Breaking Issue - Create A Retail Food Regulatory Alliance - Read Here
Proposed Issue 2018-II-X
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2018 Conference for Food Protection Attendee List
Please check and visit the Monroe room if you do not see your name
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A NEW APP To Help Attendees Find Information and Make Contacts- View here
Why Download Flyer?
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View the latest 2018 Biennial Meeting Agenda - Here
Find the entire Program book by going to the website and clicking 2018 REGISTRATION
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From Global Food Safety Source -Read More
Sanitary Transportation Of Human And Animal Food Rule
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NEW Special Rates for Students - Read More
Definition of a Student in the Constitution and By Laws Article III Registration and Membership - Section 5 Subsection 6.
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Flour and E. coli
Read about claims regarding raw flour and the possibiltiy of contamination with E. coli
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NEW STANDARDS FOR FOOD TRANSPORTATION
Understanding the new Food Safety Modernization Act on sanitary transportation of food.
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CDC's National Reporting Systems 2015 Report
See Information About Outbreak Characteristics
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Hantavirus infection confirmed; mice can contaminate food
See Food Safety New Article here
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Study Finds Risky Food Safety Advice
Top Cookbooks Provide Risky, Often Inaccurate Advice For Food-Safety, Study Finds. Read more
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The Food Safety Landscape is Changing
USDA and the Importance of Food Safety Training. Read more
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CDC Reports on Foodborne Disease Outbreaks and Imported Food
Outbreaks of Disease Associated with Food Imported into the United States, 1996-2014 The proportion of imported food is increasing.
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Imported Seafood Standards Strengthened
A program to make the US seafood supply chain more traceable has been finalised by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
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Baylor University Successfully Cultures Human Norvirus
Dr. Mary Estes and her team at Baylor College of Medicine have successfully cultured human norovirus in intestinal cells! This effort was supported by NIH and USDA-NIFA (through NoroCORE funds).
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(August 23, 2016) Issue of Food Quality & Safety magazine
A summary of food recalls for 2015, forwarded by the Executive Director
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New Low Temperature, Short Time (LTST) process in Pasteurized Milk
Information about a new low temperature, short time (LTST) process that reduces the microbial load in pasteurized milk and prolongs the shelf life of cold milk by up to 63 days. Forwarded by the Executive Director
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Whole Genome Sequencing: Cracking the Genetic Code for Foodborne Illness
FDA Consumer Updates
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Re-advertisement For Team Leader Job Opportunity with FDA-CFSAN
Original Announcement Canceled
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Beef Retailers Now Labeling Mechanically Tenderized Beef
May 17, 2016 USDA- FSIS Begins New Labeling Requirement
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2016-2018 Final Sign Up List for Committee Participation
Applicants chosen for Committees will be notified at a later date.
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2016 CFP Issue Recommendations Available Now
Issue Recommendations for the Assembly of Delagates are now available on the 2016 Biennial Meeting Webpage.
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USDA, Obama- food safety researh
Food Safety News reports USDA grants to fund research projects aimed at improving food safety.
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FSMA UPDATE- Funding Opportunities Announcement 2/2/2016
FSMA UPDATE- Funding Opportunities Announcement for Education, Training and Technical Assistance
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FDA Announces Raw Milk Cheese Data Call and Release of Joint FDA/Health Canada Risk Assessment
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition - Constituent Update
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FDA Job Announcement for Director, Food Protection Staff, CFSAN
FDA has posted a job announcement for Director, Retail Food Protection Staff.
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Now Available: Webcast Recording on Improved Method for Attributing Foodborne Illnesses
Webcast on Improved Method for Attributing FBI
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Food Safety News - Fourth Deadliest Foodborne Outbreak in US History
Food Safety News Articles on Food borne outbreaks and 4th deadliest.
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Apply for an Opportunity offered to NEHA Credential Holders
NEHA is offering an opportunity wth IFPTI to credential holders
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Public Notice: Fish Consumption and Certain Populations
FDA and EPA Notice on Federal Register
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NACCHO Invites Local Health Departments to apply for Peer Membership Programs on Program Standards
Help toward meeting the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards
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NACCHO Reminder: Share What Works for 2015 Model Practices Award
Award Opportunity for Local Health Departments
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FDA Food Safety Challange
Challange from FDA to all stakeholders for foodborne pathogen detection
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Breaking News on Food Safety to the Rescue
The Key to Donations of Fresher, More Nutritious Food» General
Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards Funding Available
Upcoming dates for grant application regarding the Retail Food Program Standards
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NACCHO Releases Report on Budget Cuts to Local Environmental Health
News Article on Budget Cut Effects
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2014-2016 Biennial Meeting Committee Selection Sign Up List
CFP Committee List for 2014-2016 Biennial Meeting
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Final Issues for 2014 Biennial Meeting Posted
Final Issues available on 2014 Biennial Meeting page
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2014 Issues and Meeting Documents
Documents associated with the 2014 CFP Biennial Meeting.
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2014 Issues Available for Review and Download
2014 Issues Available for Review and Download
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CFSAN Constituent Update - FDA Seeks Input on RFR & Extends Comment Period on Draft Approach for High-Risk Foods
CFSAN Constituent Update - FDA Seeks Input on RFR & Extends Comment Period on Draft Approach for High-Risk Foods
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Possible CFP Travel Funding Available for Regulators
We have applied for a grant from FDA that would help defray the travel costs associated with attending the Biennial Meeting in Orlando, FL May 3-7, 2014. In anticipation of receiving the grant, we invite you to review the information in the link below, complete the application, and submit it to Eric Pippert, CFP Executive Treasurer at pip@hevanet.com.
The application period will commence immediately and will close on April 3, 2014. All applications received by 5:00 p.m. PST will be considered for funding.
Travel Funding Info and Application
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Proposed Rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food
Proposed Rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food
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Johnson & Wales seeks Executive Director of Food Safety for the Providence Campus
Executive Director of Food Safety
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FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) Food Industry Day
FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) Food Industry Day
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APPLICATIONS DUE OCTOBER 1, 2013 John J. Guzewich Environmental Public Health Team Award
APPLICATIONS DUE OCTOBER 1, 2013 John J. Guzewich Environmental Public Health Team Award
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HHS, USDA and the food industry welcome new guidelines promoting industry
HHS, USDA and the food industry welcome new guidelines promoting industry
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FDA Announces Rescheduled Food Defense Plan Builder (FDPB) Webinar and Q&A Session on June 7 and Recording of Initial Webinar
Food Defense Plan Builder
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FDA Announces Posting of FOA for the Food Protection Task Force Conference Grant
FDA Announces Posting of FOA for the Food Protection Task Force Conference Grant
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FDA Request for Applications for Food Regulatory Official Training Opportunities
FDA Request for Applications for Food Regulatory Official Training Opportunities» General
NOW CLOSED Invitation to Participate in Survey on Noroviruses
Invitation to Participate in Survey on Noroviruses
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2012 Issues are Ready for View/Download
2012 Issues are Ready for View/Download /issues/packets/?y=2012.
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2012 Crumbine Award Guidelines Announced
Deadline for submission of 2012 Crumbine Award Applications is March 15, 2012.
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FDA Announcement regarding Food Related Emergency Exercise Boxed set (FREE-B), Request for Proposals
FDA Announcement regarding Food Related Emergency Exercise Boxed set (FREE-B), Request for Proposals
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FDA establishes foodborne illness outbreak response network
FDA establishes foodborne illness outbreak response network
Aims at increased coordination, using lessons learned
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Reduced Oxygen Packaging Conference, September 20-22, Las Vegas, NV
IAFP is hosting a conference on Reduced Oxygen Packaging
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FDA Makes Food Related Emergency Exercise Available
FDA makes food related emergency exercise available
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FDA Seeks Input on Foodborne Illness Preventive Measures
FDA Seeks Input on Foodborne Illness Preventive Measures
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FDA to Hold Meeting on FSMA Inspections and Compliance Implementation
FDA to Hold Meeting on FSMA Inspections and Compliance Implementation
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Letter from FDA's Taylor concerning Food Safety Modernization Act
FDA's Mike Taylor writes to FDA stakeholders about implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act and how to get updates on the latest news.
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Global Food Protection Institute Seeks CEO
The Global Food Protection Institute is conducting a search for their first CEO.
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FDA Hosts Food Protection Task Force Webcast
FDA will host a webcast to discuss the value of Food Protection Task Forces on 12/2/2010 from 2-3PM EST.
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Welcome new Chair, Sheri Morris
Sheri Morris of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has been selected as the new CFP Chair.
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The American Academy of Microbiology has released its newest colloquium report, “Global Food Safety: Keeping Food Safe from Farm to Table.”
The American Academy of Microbiology has released its newest colloquium report, "Global Food Safety: Keeping Food Safe from Farm to Table."
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CFP Conference Chair Resigns
Conference Chair, Mary Fandrey, elected in April 2010 has resigned her position for personal reasons.
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FDA Issues Menu Guidelines
US FDA issued guidelines for menu listings of certain nutritional information in retail food establishments and vending machines.
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CDC Considers Funding for Public Health Infrastructure Improvements
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is preparing to announce the availability of over $40 million for public health infrastructure improvement.
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CFSAN Director Sundlof to leave FDA for Teaching Position
US FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg announced to day that Stephen Sundlof, Director of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, will leave the agency after 16 years to teach at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Michael Landa has been named as the Acting Director of CFSAN.
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FDA Announces Proposed Rules for Safe Transport of Food
The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition announced today that it is proposing rules to implement the 2005 Safe Transportation of Food Act
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US FDA Issues 2009 Version of the Food Code
The FDA has released the final version of its Food Code for 2009.
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FDA and FSIS Collaborate on Tracking of Food Items
In a joint news release US FDA and USDA-FSIS announced that they will work together to improve the tracking of potentially unsafe food items.
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New FDA Advisor Wants More Collaboration in FoodBorne Illness Investigations
The new Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Dr. Michael Taylor, spoke to a meeting of PulseNet users on his vision for the investigation and prevention of foodborne illness.
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FDA Implements Reportable Food Requirements
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued guidance for industry to follow in order to comply with new "reportable food" requirements.
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FDA Names New Deputy Director of DFSR
The US Food and Drug Administration annouced today the appointment of Mr. Joseph Reardon as Deputy Director in the Division of Federal-State Relations.
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Welcome to the NEW CFP Website
Hamstra Media website introduction including a reference to the Website Committee.
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