The Association (“AFDO”) is requesting proposals for developing course specific instructor trainings (CSITs) for FD215 and FD218. These trainings will be delivered to AFDO’s Retail Food Training Cadre. The full details can be reviewed by downloading the official RFP. All interested parties must submit an application by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on October 1, 2018. Download Official […]
Two-tier Inspections – Notice to Industry September 24, 2018 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is soliciting businesses with multiple food processing facilities that implement centrally-developed [1] supply-chain programs and recall plans to volunteer for two-tier inspections. For participating facilities, FDA will assess the adequacy of the supply-chain program (subpart G of part 117) and recall […]
The Association (“AFDO”) is requesting proposals for developing course specific instructor trainings (CSITs) for FD215 and FD218. These trainings will be delivered to AFDO’s Retail Food Training Cadre. The full details can be reviewed by downloading the official RFP. All interested parties must submit an application by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on October 1, 2018. Download Official […]
The Association (“AFDO”) is requesting proposals for reviewing and updating a series of eLearning courses. The full details can be reviewed by downloading the official RFP. All interested parties must submit an application by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on September 15, 2018. Download Official RFP Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) [Revised September 5, 2018] 1.) Is AFDO open to […]
September 05, 2018 The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) invites all retail food regulatory programs to submit applications to participate in a mentorship program with their peers to learn, share experiences, and acquire tools and resources related to the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards (Retail Program Standards). This initiative […]
The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) is pleased to announce the completion and availability of the document entitled, “Guidelines for Incubator Kitchens.” This document was developed for state and local food safety regulators to provide guidance on the management of food safety issues with incubator kitchens (i.e., shared-use kitchens, shared kitchens). AFDO’s Retail […]
Tons of food are kept from the landfill and used to feed those in the United States that are not foodstable each day. But just as important to feeding those who benefit, is feeding them safely. Guidelines help those who can participate in food recycling programs see the benefits and minimize the risks often believed […]
The Association (“AFDO”) is requesting proposals for reviewing and updating a series of eLearning courses. The full details can be reviewed by downloading the official RFP. All interested parties must submit an application by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on September 15, 2018. Download Official RFP Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) [Revised September 5, 2018] 1.) Is AFDO open to […]
This position provides leadership in the administration of Bureau programs, defining work priorities and goals, maximizing available staff and financial resources to achieve those priorities, and measuring outcomes through activities such as program evaluation, metrics, etc. The position establishes plans to provide education on programs to regulated industry and consumers; maintains liaison with various agencies; administers […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently sent an email to FDA-registered drug establishments reminding them of an approaching deadline for prescription drug labeling. Prescription drug manufacturers, packagers, and re-packagers must affix a “product identifier” to their product packaging by November 27, 2018. Due to the large number of questions we received from industry […]