The process to complete a regulatory (by regulation or rule) Food Code adoption is complex, lengthy, and challenging. These administrative procedures are infrequently used, and the knowledge of this process can be lost with leadership turnover.
Whether you are a seasoned pro looking for a refresher, or new to the Food Code adoption process, this educational webinar shares insight into navigating the Food Code adoption process and the available tools and resources to support you in this process. This session is an introduction to the foundational legal principles of regulatory and administrative law, the legislative process to adopt the FDA Food Code, and it provides an overview of code styles and state legislative structures.
This webinar is supported by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award [U18FD007739} totaling $500,000 with 100 percent funded by FDA]/HHS. The contents are those of the presenter and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by FDA/HHS, or the U.S. Governme
Presenter
- Brad Deacon – Deacon is the director of the Office of Legal Affairs & Emergency Management for the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. He also teaches agricultural law at the Michigan State University College of Law and is a member of the AFDO Board of Directors.
- Steven Mandernach – Mandernach is the executive director of the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO). Prior to becoming executive director in 2018, he was the bureau chief for food and consumer safety at the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals.
