Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO)

Leader of food and drug officials' group says FDA needs to communicate better with states

“Notably, the very information FDA is constrained from sharing often originates with state agencies that gathered and first provided it to FDA” -- Steven Mandernach, executive director of AFDO

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Apr 2026

Leader of food and drug officials' group says FDA needs to communicate better with states

Some say FDA should have acted quicker to help implement ByHeart infant formula recall

Warning letters after the fact not enough.

By Coral Beach

/ 22 Dec 2025

Some say FDA should have acted quicker to help implement ByHeart infant formula recall

AFDO’s 2024 conference set for Grand Rapids

The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) has released most of the details for its 128th Annual Educational Conference. The June 9-12 event is scheduled to be held in

By Dan Flynn

/ 3 Jan 2024

AFDO’s 2024 conference set for Grand Rapids

Speakers say the FDA has access to tools to improve recalls; it just needs to use them

Dozens of speakers addressed FDA officials in a listening session on Sept. 30, and almost all of them said it is time for the agency to come out of the

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Oct 2023

Speakers say the FDA has access to tools to improve recalls; it just needs to use them

AFDO introduces Food Safety Regulatory Professional Credentialing program

The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) has introduced a Food Safety Regulatory Professional Credentialing program. The program is both for aspiring professionals and those already working in food

By News Desk

/ 17 Jun 2023

AFDO introduces Food Safety Regulatory Professional Credentialing program

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Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO)

Leader of food and drug officials' group says FDA needs to communicate better with states

Some say FDA should have acted quicker to help implement ByHeart infant formula recall

AFDO’s 2024 conference set for Grand Rapids

Speakers say the FDA has access to tools to improve recalls; it just needs to use them

AFDO introduces Food Safety Regulatory Professional Credentialing program

Your Support Protects Public Health