What’s new with AFDO
We are government officials. We are public health officials. We are university researchers. We are industry executives. We are university professors. We are consumer advocates.
We are the Association of Food and Drug Officials.
Despite our differences, we share a common goal — to improve public health through uniform laws, regulations, and guidelines for:
Upcoming Events
8 Jan
Basic Inspector Boot Camp – Soft Skills & Universal Training Topics
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm at Virtual event
15 Jan
Basic Inspector Boot Camp – Manufactured Technical Training
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm at Virtual event
22 Jan
Basic Inspector Boot Camp – Retail Technical Training
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm at Virtual event
23 Jan
North Central Association of Food and Drug Officials Virtual Conference and Business Meeting
9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Virtual event
How we connect food & medical product safety professionals
AFDO works with food and medical product professionals representing a host of disciplines, including industry, government, academia, and consumer groups. This connection of diverse groups allows for a richer exchange of information, often resulting in a unified voice advocating for regulations and positions on food and medical product safety.
How we share various perspectives in an open and collaborative forum
AFDO’s activities are focused on providing opportunities to share and collaborate as our members work towards common goals. These opportunities include annual conferences; participation on boards and committees; work on publications and best practices; and developing official regulatory positions on food and medical-product safety matters.
How we impact the regulatory environment on regional, national and international issues
Through the connections and sharing of information, AFDO presents a unified voice for vital improvements in the food and medical-product safety regulatory environment. It is through this advocacy that member contributions help to shape rules, laws, and regulations while improving best practices. Knowing that their input is being represented and respected provides a greater sense of personal and professional satisfaction for our members and stakeholders.
How we work to protect the health and welfare of the global community
By advancing more effective regulations — our members work together to network share, and impact their communities. But the ultimate benefit is protecting public health throughout the world. This worthy endeavor is why AFDO members freely give their time, energy, and expertise. Each person regardless of whether they represent regulation, industry, consumers, or educators is seeking to protect the public.
AFDO in the news
See what's happening in the world of food and medical products safety
Food Organizations Unite to Tackle FSMA Challenges
September 16, 2024 in AFDO News
New Food Labeling Rule in Vermont Concerns Homemade Food Vendors
August 27, 2024 in AFDO News
FDA Updates Human Foods Priorities
July 9, 2024 in AFDO News
Food Safety Talk 307: Live From AFDO 2024 (bonus episode)
June 26, 2024 in AFDO News
Federal Register Update — April 5, 2024
April 7, 2024 in AFDO News
FDA Looks to Industry for Collaboration and Harmonization
February 12, 2024 in AFDO News
AFIA Course Covers Animal Food Safety
January 18, 2024 in AFDO News
Extension Offers 4 Produce Safety Trainings for Growers in 2024
January 10, 2024 in AFDO News
AFDO’s 2024 Conference Set for Grand Rapids
January 3, 2024 in AFDO News
Congress Introduces Stephen Hacala Poppy Seed Safety Act
December 13, 2023 in AFDO News
Cultivating Cannabis Regulations: Ensuring Food Safety in an Evolving Industry
December 13, 2023 in AFDO News
FDA Preventive Control Inspections on the Rise
November 1, 2023 in AFDO News
FDA Foods Coalition Formed
October 26, 2023 in AFDO News
AFIA's Huddleston Named a Top PCQI Instructor
October 20, 2023 in AFDO News
Saunier and Eisenbeiser: Why Every Month Is Food Safety Education Month
September 19, 2023 in AFDO News
Insider Q&A: Untangling the Mess in Missouri
September 7, 2023 in AFDO News
A Collaborative Approach to National Food Code Adoption
August 25, 2023 in AFDO News
A Collaborative Approach to National Food Code Adoption.
August 23, 2023 in AFDO News
What to Know About Flesh-Eating Bacteria Vibrio Vulnificus
August 18, 2023 in AFDO News
Nicolas Cage, Risk Assessments, and You
August 11, 2023 in AFDO News
Habersham County to Host Produce Grower Workshop
April 17, 2023 in AFDO News
25th Food Safety Summit Returns to Chicago
April 8, 2023 in AFDO News
The Matrix Has Failed, the System Has Crashed; FDA Needs a New Food Approach
February 28, 2023 in AFDO News
FDA's Vision for a New Food Program 'Falls Short,' Stakeholders Argue
February 21, 2023 in AFDO News
Penn State Offering Food Safety Course
February 14, 2023 in AFDO News
IAFP Is Seeking Nominations for the Associations Awards
February 2, 2023 in AFDO News
FDA Reveals Transformative Vision for Human Foods Program
January 31, 2023 in AFDO News
30 Years of Food Safety Standouts
January 26, 2023 in AFDO News
FDA Issues Final FSVP Guidance
January 11, 2023 in AFDO News
FSMA – FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food Course
January 2, 2023 in AFDO News
4 Key Takeaways for Combination Products Moving Into 2023
December 13, 2022 in AFDO News
External Review Will Help Guide FDA's Overhaul of Human Foods Program
December 7, 2022 in AFDO News
Children's Health Crisis: 7 Resuscitated at CHEO
December 1, 2022 in AFDO News
Produce Safety Alliance Classes Offered Through March
November 28, 2022 in AFDO News
Food Safety Panel Dives Into Mid-Term Elections
November 28, 2022 in AFDO News
Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training
November 17, 2022 in AFDO News
FDA Official Offers Insights on Emerging Technology Program
November 17, 2022 in AFDO News
FDA Combination Products Chief Eyes New Guidances Next Quarter
November 9, 2022 in AFDO News
FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP-QI) Training
November 7, 2022 in AFDO News
Cenza+ Shares Reasons for Company's Name Change
November 4, 2022 in AFDO News
IFPA Focuses on Listeria Training for Spanish Speakers
October 27, 2022 in AFDO News
USDA Changing Foreign Audit Practices
October 19, 2022 in AFDO News
FDA Panel Reviewing Food Programs Gets Earful From Stakeholders
October 19, 2022 in AFDO News
Reorganization of Colorado's Department of Agriculture
October 10, 2022 in AFDO News
Listeria Webinar Scheduled for October 25
October 10, 2022 in AFDO News
Butter Board Viral Food Fad Is Yummy. But Is It Safe?
October 5, 2022 in AFDO News
Food Safety Course for Dairy Processors
October 5, 2022 in AFDO News
Produce Safety Training Offered
October 2, 2022 in AFDO News
Food Poisoning, Unsafe Temperatures: Many Meal Kit Companies Aren't FDA Regulated
September 19, 2022 in AFDO News
How Our Food Safety System Needs to Change
September 9, 2022 in AFDO News
Virtual Produce Safety Training for Missouri, Kansas Growers
September 6, 2022 in AFDO News
AAFCO, NIHC Host National Discussion on Hemp as a Feed Ingredient
August 25, 2022 in AFDO News
AFDO's Steve Mandernach Talks Food Safety and Hiring
August 9, 2022 in AFDO News
AFDO and FOCUS Engage Workgroup for Cannabis Regulation
June 29, 2022 in AFDO News
Food Safety Talk 264: Live From AFDO
June 20, 2022 in AFDO News
Many Baby Formula Plants Weren't Inspected Because of COVID
June 13, 2022 in AFDO News
Food Industry, NGOs, Consumers Urge FDA to Unify Food Program
June 10, 2022 in AFDO News
AFDO Hosts June FDA/Industry Collaboration Working Session
June 6, 2022 in AFDO News
At 2022 Food Safety Summit, Mandernach Discusses Recalls
June 6, 2022 in AFDO News
AFDO Participates in Food Safety Summit Townhall
May 12, 2021 in AFDO News
Cultural ‘Big Deal’: Seal Oil Makes Menu at Alaska Care Home
February 21, 2021 in AFDO News
Mutual Reliance Focuses on the Integration of All Food Safety Partners
January 28, 2021 in AFDO News
40th Annual Food Safety & Sanitation Workshop
October 8, 2020 in AFDO News
Kikurage recalled due to Salmonella risk
September 29, 2020 in AFDO News
CFP is Seeking to Hire Two Research Staff Members
September 25, 2020 in AFDO News
AFDO Annual Educational Conference Cancellation Notice
April 7, 2020 in AFDO News
Enacted State Food Legislation 2019
March 12, 2020 in AFDO News
More from the MCAFDO Annual Educational Conference
March 6, 2020 in AFDO News
FDA Notices: Vacancies for ORA PSN Investigators
February 24, 2020 in AFDO News
Next Steps for Strengthening Regulatory Systems
January 31, 2020 in AFDO News
Stop Being Busy, Start Being Productive
January 24, 2020 in AFDO News
Foodborne Illness Reduction through Healthy People 2030 Summit
January 10, 2020 in AFDO News
Environmental Detective Work Can Curb Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
January 3, 2020 in AFDO News
Norovirus: Just-In Time Refresher for Retail Food Industry and Regulators
November 26, 2019 in AFDO News
Retail Webinars
November 20, 2019 in AFDO News
FDA Public Meeting in Support of a “New Era of Smarter Food Safety"
October 25, 2019 in AFDO News
Recent Warning Letters – regarding adulterated and misbranded cosmetics
October 4, 2019 in AFDO News
New Report Details a 2017 E. coli Outbreak Linked to Soy Nut Butter
September 20, 2019 in AFDO News
New Report on Foodborne Disease Outbreaks
September 20, 2019 in AFDO News
FDA launches Food Defense Plan Builder Version 2.0
September 19, 2019 in AFDO News
Tattoo Ink and Permanent Labeling Guide News Release
August 2, 2019 in AFDO News
2020 InFORM Conference March 6-19, 2020 Atlanta, GA
August 2, 2019 in AFDO News
Media Release Repacking Guidance
August 2, 2019 in AFDO News
New CEO at Stop Foodborne Illness
May 17, 2019 in AFDO News
Food Safety Summit Town Hall Recap
May 10, 2019 in AFDO News
Register for Annual Food Protection Task Force Webinar
April 22, 2019 in AFDO News
Virginia's Foodborne Illness Reporting System- My Meal Detective
April 19, 2019 in AFDO News
Coffee Talk with the Florida Department of Agriculture
April 17, 2019 in AFDO News
Laws Committee Update 3/12 -3/13, 2019
March 15, 2019 in AFDO News
Hot Topics in the Regulation of Cell-Cultured Proteins—What You Need to Know
February 15, 2019 in AFDO News
AFDO Welcomes Brooke Benschoter
December 6, 2018 in AFDO News
AFDOSS 2018 Annual Educational Conference
November 9, 2018 in AFDO News
FDA Issues Two Guidances on Nutrition Facts Label Issues
November 2, 2018 in AFDO News
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Constituent Update
October 5, 2018 in AFDO News
RFP for Course Specific Instructor Trainings (CSITs)
September 28, 2018 in AFDO News
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
September 28, 2018 in AFDO News
RFP for Course Specific Instructor Trainings (CSITs)
September 14, 2018 in AFDO News
RFP for FDA eLearning Course Updates
September 7, 2018 in AFDO News
AFDO Releases Incubator Kitchens Guide
September 6, 2018 in AFDO News
AFDO Releases Food Salvage Guide
September 6, 2018 in AFDO News
RFP for FDA eLearning Course Updates
August 30, 2018 in AFDO News
Director, Bureau of Food and Recreational Business – Career Executive
August 24, 2018 in AFDO News
AFDO Executive Director Position
July 18, 2018 in AFDO News
Whole frozen chickens recalled due to Salmonella risk
July 8, 2018 in AFDO News
Partners With a Common Purpose Pictures
June 25, 2018 in AFDO News
Chocolate milk recalled because of improper pasteurization
June 19, 2018 in AFDO News
FDA Announces Release of New Produce Training Video
June 18, 2018 in AFDO News
Whole Genome Sequencing Live Learning Series
May 25, 2018 in AFDO News
Pennsylvania officials urge consumers to discard raw milk
May 10, 2018 in AFDO News
NEW FSPCA Course Announcement!
May 4, 2018 in AFDO News
Partners With a Common Purpose” – A New AFDO/Industry Vision
April 6, 2018 in AFDO News
Retail Materials
March 30, 2018 in AFDO News
Environmental Health Investigations Online Course Now Available
March 21, 2018 in AFDO News
NSF Training Courses
March 21, 2018 in AFDO News
Employment Opportunities – Manufactured Foods Specialist
March 9, 2018 in AFDO News
Beta Testers Needed for New Prometric HACCP Exam
March 9, 2018 in AFDO News
Kentucky links Hepatitis A outbreak cases to others in California and Utah
February 21, 2018 in AFDO News
Salmonella in chicken salad suspected cause of Iowa illnesses
February 14, 2018 in AFDO News
Stop & Shop deli customers at risk for Listeria infection
February 12, 2018 in AFDO News
Mary Logan Scholarship (2018)
February 9, 2018 in AFDO News
Virginia Republican’s raw milk bill on today’s hearing calendar
February 6, 2018 in AFDO News
Nursing mom finds lizard in bagged salad; worried about baby
February 6, 2018 in AFDO News
2018 FDA Northeast Annual Food Protection Seminar
February 1, 2018 in AFDO News
FDA Notice on the Passing of W. Michael Rogers
February 1, 2018 in AFDO News
Jimmy Johns pulls sprouts from menu at all 2,727 franchise locations
January 22, 2018 in AFDO News
Remembering George
March 20, 2013 in AFDO News