Tool Kit: Food Establishments

Handouts

• Cooling Process Log
• Disclosure and Reminder Notice
• Thawing Guidelines
• Sanitizer Buckets
• Exemption from Permit or Regulation

Guidance Documents

• Guidance for Industry: A Food Labeling Guide
• FDA Provides Information to Assist Industry with New Nutrition Facts Label
• Department of Justice Service Animals 2010 Revised Guidance

Websites

• FDA Oral Culture Learner Project - Educational Materials for Retail Food Employees
• Food Allergy Research & Education
• Search for FDA Guidance Documents

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Technical Assistance Network (TAN)

The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Technical Assistance Network (TAN) is now operational and providing technical assistance to industry, regulators, academia, consumers and others regarding FSMA implementation. The TAN will address questions related to the FSMA rules, FSMA programs, and implementation strategies after the rules are final. We encourage stakeholders to first visit FDA’s FSMA webpage at www.fda.gov/fsma, which contains detailed information on all aspects of FSMA, including implementation. The webpage includes Frequently Asked Questions about FSMA by topic area.

• How to register facilities and products, and how to update registrations
• Click on this link to be redirected to the FSMA website
• Visit FDA's FSMA webpage

AFDO Releases Food Processing Authorities Listing

Association of Food and Drug Officials, a national leader and trusted resource for food and medical product safety professionals, is pleased to announce the release of a Food Processing Authorities Listing at http://afdo.org/foodprocessing.

• Link to Food Processing Listing