FDA Retail Food Specialists: Your Food Code Adoption Team
Who is the Food Code Adoption Team? The Food Code is a powerful tool for protecting public health, but navigating its adoption can be tricky. That’s where FDA Retail Food Specialists come in!
These specialists are experts in the Food Code, ready to assist state and local jurisdictions throughout the entire adoption process.
Here’s how they can help:
- Connect you with peers: Facing a specific challenge? They can link you with other jurisdictions who’ve overcome similar hurdles, allowing you to learn from their experience.
- Build consensus: Gaining buy-in from everyone involved is crucial. Specialists can help you communicate the benefits of the Food Code to key stakeholders.
- Bridge the knowledge gap: They can identify areas where your current regulations might not align with the latest Food Code and explain the reasoning behind specific provisions.
- Participate in meetings: Need help clarifying a Food Code section or reviewing proposed language? Specialists are there to offer expert guidance.
- Deliver training: They can provide training sessions to ensure everyone understands and can implement the Food Code effectively.
Their support doesn’t stop after adoption. FDA Retail Food Specialists work with jurisdictions to ensure a consistent understanding and application of the Food Code. They also offer ongoing training to keep everyone up-to-date as the Code evolves.
By providing this comprehensive support, FDA Retail Food Specialists are a valuable resource for any jurisdiction looking to adopt the Food Code and ensure a safer food supply for all.