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Recordkeeping Requirements at Food Production Facilities - FDA is seeking public comments on the paperwork and regulatory burdens associated with its regulatory program which "... requires that persons who manufacture, process, pack, hold, receive, distribute, transport, or import food in the United States establish and maintain records identifying the immediate previous sources and immediate subsequent recipients of food ... The requirement to establish and maintain records [is intended to] improve [FDA's] ability to respond to, and further contain, threats of serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals from accidental or deliberate contamination of food ..."
Numerous COVID-19 resources were shared during the annual conference and in the April newsletter. Find them all in one list.
Find the slides from the conference presentations, the evaluation link, and more information about maple syrup on the Meetings page.
The registration deadline is April 1, at noon (Central time).
The April NCR FSMA newsletter contains links to information on addressing COVID-19, updates from the FDA, and information about our upcoming annual conference. There’s still time to register. Please fill out the form by April 1 at noon.
The Produce Safety Alliance is temporarily allowing remote delivery of PSA Grower Training Courses during the COVID 19 pandemic.
Missed the webinar on keeping animal scat out of produce areas? Catch up here.
Interested in collaborating on an FSOP proposal? Others are as well.
The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension seeks a state specialist in Food Safety.
Minnesota has postponed its two-day Spanish-language PSA Train-the-Trainer (TTT) course. Details will be announced soon.
Inside the latest issue of the newsletter you’ll find the USDA announcement about the FSOP applications, information about the first Spanish-language PSA Train-the-Trainer in the United States, and lots of information about the annual conference.
Information about the Food Safety Outreach Competitive Grants was posted on February 21, 2020. Applications are due April 7.
Missed the most recent webinar on well inspection and safety? Catch up here.
Inside the February 2020 newsletter, you’ll find information about stipends to attend the annual conference, a reporting booklet we need your input for, and a change of date for the regulator/inspector call.
Outbreaks Emphasize the Importance of Implementing Produce Safety Standards
Applications for annual conference stipends open January 21.
Access funds from the NCR; register for the April annual conference; read about the newly confirmed FDA commissioner; and learn everything you need to know about frozen and dehydrated foods in this edition of the NCR FSMA newsletter.
Catch up on the December 19 webinar about the PSA Grower Training Knowledge Assessment results.
Information about the upcoming January 2020 listening session and the powerpoint template to fill out if you are interested.
Community Alliance with Family Farmers is hiring a Farmer Services Coordinator.
A new online Vegetable Production and Management Course will be offered in Spring 2020 by Iowa State University.
Agritourism and Direct Sales Survey - Find information about a survey for farmers who open their farm to the public.
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