International Food Protection Training Institute
(IFPTI)
Questions & Answers
What was the purpose of the grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation awarded to AFDO in 2009?
The purpose of the grant was to initiate development of an International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI) to improve and further integrate the food protection system by addressing the unmet educational needs of food safety professionals. The IFPTI will fill in gaps in the development or delivery of training essential for food protection by improving and maintaining the knowledge and skills of people who work in the food safety community. The IFPTI will seek to record and provide, but not duplicate, training developed or delivered to food protection professional by others.
Why was the grant awarded to AFDO?
AFDO has a history of building community among government entities, industry, and academia. AFDO’s long tradition of seeking uniformity and its strong belief in a national integrated food safety system make it an ideal fit for developing the institute.
Where can I learn more about the IFPTI?
More information about the IFPTI is available on the IFPTI Website at www.ifpti.org. Here one can find information on upcoming trainings as well as the current structure and governance of the IFPTI.
AFDO is extremely excited about the vast opportunities that lie ahead with the creation of the IFPTI as we take one more step leading to a truly integrated and effective food protection system.