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Deadline Extended: NACCHO Disability Technical Assistance Program
NACCHO’s Health and Disability Program is currently accepting applications through January 26, 2018 for its Disability Technical...
Sep 11, 2017 | Sara Lyons
Food Safety Policy Update: Seafood Traceability Rule Survives Court Challenge
The Seafood Tracebility Rule requires the fishing industry to trace their fish from boat or farm by species and origin. This rule...
Sep 11, 2017 | Amy Chang
New FDA Resource: Food Safety Plan Builder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released the Food Safety Plan Builder (FSPB). FSPB is a a tool designed to assist...
Sep 11, 2017 | Amy Chang
FDA Draft Guidance: Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released the sixth chapter of the Draft Guidance for the Current Good...
Sep 11, 2017 | Amy Chang
FDA Commissioner Releases Statement on Menu Labeling
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb recently issued a statement on the FDA’s role in menu...
Sep 11, 2017 | Amy Chang
September is National Food Safety Education Month
September is National Food Safety Education Month, an ideal opportunity to raise awareness about safe and healthy food practices that...
Sep 11, 2017 | Amy Chang
CDC Infographic: Top Four Contributing Factors to Restaurant Foodborne Outbreaks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a new infographic on the top four contributing factors to...
Sep 11, 2017 | Amy Chang
Food Safety Modernization Act Update: Compliance Guide for Small Businesses under...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a compliance guide for small businesses under the Food Safety Modernization...
Sep 11, 2017 | Amy Chang
Call for Papers: Symposium on Housing and Health
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Policy Development and Research is seeking paper submissions for...
Sep 11, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
Deadline Extended: NACCHO Disability Technical Assistance ProgramNACCHO’s Health and Disability Program is currently accepting applications through January 26, 2018 for its Disability Technical Assistance Program. This initiative is designed to support local health departments seeking to increase inclusivity and accessibility for people with disabilities in their programs, products, and services. Through this program, NACCHO staff provides assistance on a... Sep 11, 2017 | Sara Lyons |
Food Safety Policy Update: Seafood Traceability Rule Survives Court ChallengeThe Seafood Tracebility Rule requires the fishing industry to trace their fish from boat or farm by species and origin. This rule helps retail food regulatory programs to protect consumers from buying or consuming seafood that has been misbranded. The rule emerged during President Barack Obama’s final days as President and is sent to become […] Sep 11, 2017 | Amy Chang |
New FDA Resource: Food Safety Plan BuilderThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released the Food Safety Plan Builder (FSPB). FSPB is a a tool designed to assist owners/operators of food facilities with the development of food safety plans that are specific to their facilities and meet the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, and Risk-Based Preventive […] Sep 11, 2017 | Amy Chang |
FDA Draft Guidance: Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human FoodThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released the sixth chapter of the Draft Guidance for the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food. The guidance provides an explanation for food facilities on how to establish and implement a heat treatment, such as baking or cooking, to prevent contamination by disease-causing... Sep 11, 2017 | Amy Chang |
FDA Commissioner Releases Statement on Menu LabelingU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb recently issued a statement on the FDA’s role in menu labeling. The statement emphasized the importance of ensuring Americans have access to clear and consistent calorie and nutrition information on menus at restaurants, movie theaters, and grocery stores nationwide. Earlier this year in May 2017, the […] Sep 11, 2017 | Amy Chang |
September is National Food Safety Education MonthSeptember is National Food Safety Education Month, an ideal opportunity to raise awareness about safe and healthy food practices that can help prevent food poisoning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a number of useful resources, including a new infographic, social media messaging, graphics, and more that health departments and other […] Sep 11, 2017 | Amy Chang |
CDC Infographic: Top Four Contributing Factors to Restaurant Foodborne OutbreaksThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a new infographic on the top four contributing factors to outbreaks in restaurants. Retail food safety programs can use this information to identify these behaviors, practices, and environmental conditions that lead to foodborne illness outbreaks. Click here to view the infographic. Sep 11, 2017 | Amy Chang |
Food Safety Modernization Act Update: Compliance Guide for Small Businesses under Produce Safety RuleThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a compliance guide for small businesses under the Food Safety Modernization Act ‘s (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. Retail food regulatory programs can share these guides with small businesses in their community to help them meet the federal standard. Click here to access the guide. Sep 11, 2017 | Amy Chang |
Call for Papers: Symposium on Housing and HealthThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Policy Development and Research is seeking paper submissions for a symposium in “Cityscape: A Journal of Policy Development and Research.” Ideal paper topics will focus on topics examining the link between housing and health, and can include: National epidemiological studies (for example, using national […] Sep 11, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
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