FAQ Frequently asked questions
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked the most.
General questions
Send us a message at afdo@afdo.org. Please include the name of the publication, the page (if applicable) and a description of the issue you found
Directories
Contact us at afdo@afdo.org for more information! Please be sure to include the name of the directory or registry that contains the incorrect information, as well as the the information that needs to be corrected.
Any other information related to the discrepancy is always welcome, including the link to the page containing the issue.
AFDO maintains a Directory of State and Local Officials with contact information for key health and agriculture officials. You can access that directory here.
You can try contacting a Universities in your state that has a food safety program or you can utilize AFDO’s publicly accessible directory to help you find a process authority in your area – the directory includes relevant details such as contact email, phone, address and more.
You can visit the directory here.
To get your name added to the SME directory, you can get the process started by completing the SME Registry application online.
To have your name added to the Food Processing Authority Directory, just send an email message to afdo@afdo.org and we will help you get started on the process.
Membership benefits
The consensus that AFDO develops – is key to advancing uniform laws, regulations and guidelines that result in more efficient regulation and less confusion among industry in the marketplace. Membership within AFDO affords industry officials the following opportunities:
- Input into the development of model laws, regulations and guidance documents
- Opportunity to provide input into national policy
- Interaction with key government officials in a non-adversarial setting
- Discounts on events, publications, and more
To learn about all the benefits of joining, check out our membership page.
On the member login page – there is a FORGOT PASSWORD link, click it and you will be taken through a step-by-step process to reset your password.
If you are a member, and for some reason you are not able to login OR reset your password – please send us a message or call 717-757-2888 for assistance!
Group memberships are designed for Companies/Agencies that have groups of staff that want to join, they can receive a discount based on the quantity of memberships they want to purchase. Individual is for one person.
Memberships are based on a calendar year and there is no deadline to sign-up.
No discounts for students are offered at this time.
Please call the AFDO office at (717) 757-2888 for assistance.
Produce
For domestic (within the United States) or international course registration –
You can complete course registration for any in-person or virtual course by visiting the Produce safety alliance trainers page. If you have questions or need help, please use our contact form to send us a message.
Seafood
To request a replacement certificate, please visit https://afdo.org/training/replacement-certificate/ and click on the tab, Replacement Certificate.
For domestic (within the United States) or international course registration –
You can can complete course registration for any in-person or virtual course by visiting the Seafood HACCP trainers page. If you have questions or need help, please use our contact form to send us a message.
Contact us at afdo@afdo.org for more information!
Visit https://afdo.org/seafoodhaccp and click on Upcoming Courses. The list is updated continually so check back often.