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The FMI Food Safety Program supports the food retail industry in selling safe food to loyal customers every day. FMI has several member committees dedicated to food safety and the technical staff offers expertise,
NEHA credentialed food safety auditors crucial to supply chain
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles leading up to the 20th annual Food Safety Summit. The event, from May 7-10 at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in suburban Chicago, includes certification
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2018 Food Safety Summit designed to connect the dots
Food producers, distributors, sellers, researchers, regulators and consumers are connected in ways that do not easily translate from one point to another on the food safety landscape, but organizers of the 2018 Food Safety Summit
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FDA Shares Its FSMA Training Strategy
In order for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) to be successfully implemented, training is key. Employees in the food industry are ultimately responsible for getting the training they need to comply with FSMA rules,
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FDA Announces Food-Safety Education Grants for Small Farms, Processors
On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a competitive grant program to fund food-safety training, education and technical assistance consistent with standards being established under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The
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Training Teachers Helps Students Learn Food Safety
One way to teach kids about food safety and nutrition is to teach their teachers. That’s the idea behind a training program the Food and Drug Administration has been running for the past 15 years
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Lack of Time Biggest Obstacle to Food Safety Training, Survey Shows
A survey of food manufacturers around the world shows that the biggest barrier to proper food safety training is finding the time to do it. The Global Food Safety Training Survey 2013, published Thursday
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The Future of the Professional Food Safety Workforce
The safety of our food supply is dependent on a core group of professionals at the federal, state and local levels of government, as well as professionals working in the food industry. Ironically, despite its
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NRA Works on Food Safety Training in China
National Restaurant Association (NRA) representatives traveled to China last month to promote food safety, according a recent update by the association.
A recent update by NRA said the trip was as an opportunity to “further
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International School for Food Protection: 21st Century’s Food Industry Classroom?
The newly opened International School for Food Protection (ISFP) was developed to provide an environment different from traditional professional adult learning experiences.
A spokesman said, “The School management team recognizes that experienced food professionals are
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HACCP Course Aims to Aid Organic Businesses
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) and NSF International’s Training and Education division are joining forces to offer a two-day HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) course aimed to help the organic sector maintain both