Association of Food and Drug Officials

Association of Food and Drug Officials

Many perspectives, one voice, since 1896.

The CIFOR guidelines provide comprehensive model practices for foodborne disease outbreak management, covering the entire response cycle from preparation and detection through investigation, control, and follow-up while defining clear organizational roles. This third edition incorporates significant advances including whole genome sequencing, advanced molecular detection, and culture-independent diagnostic testing, while emphasizing integrated consumer complaint systems, sub-cluster investigations, epidemiologic tracebacks, and environmental assessments. The updated guidelines also feature enhanced communication coordination, improved after-action review processes, and streamlined program metrics.

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The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) is a regulatory organization that connects food and medical-products safety stakeholders and impacts the regulatory environment by shaping sound, science-based rules, law, regulations, and sharing best practices that protect public health.