S.510
Title: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 3/3/2009)
The Senate voted yesterday for a cloture motion to send the bill forward for a vote. Senator Tom Coburn of OK had tried to block the bill saying that it was an unfunded mandate and added to the deficit. The cloture motion is a senate maneuver to stop of filibuster attempt. It requires a vote of at least 60 Senators to pass to law. The vote is expected to take place after the mid-term elections. Senate bill 510 is the counterpart to a bill that passed the House last year. It will establish scientific risk based procedures in most food producing and delivery operations, will increase the FDA's ability to control adulterated foods, will increase product traceability requirements and establish a strong importing inspection program. The entire bill can be read at S.510
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
NEW!! HACCP for Processors Online Course - 9/16/2010
HACCP Basics for Processors and Manufacturers
Intro Special $ 139.99 Regular 179.99
NEHA is proud to offer a new e-learning solution that allows anyone in the food chain to be trained to competently identify and prevent possible sources of foodborne illness. If your company grows, raises, catches, transports, produces, stores,packages, or distributes food HACCP for Processors and Manufacturers course materials will provide you and your staff the solid fundamentals needed to create and maintain a world-class HACCP food safety culture. Whether you are a new employee or part of the existing HACCP management team, our materials will help provide you with a timely, affordable and effective tool to assist in your understanding of key HACCP concepts and the steps required to properly implement your plan. http://www.nehahaccp.org
Monday, September 13, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
The Bed Bug Problem is Growing! 8/31/2010
Joint Statement on Bed Bug Control in the United States from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Introduction and Purpose
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed this document to highlight emerging public health issues associated with bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) in communities throughout the United States.
http://bit.ly/d0Etwd
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Teaching the Certified Professional Food Manager Course in Spanish - 8/25/2010
Instructing the CPFM course to a Spanish speaking class is easier than ever! The NEHA course book to help chefs, food managers and store owners prepare for the ANSI accredited exam that is required in most US jurisdictions is available in Spanish or English. The teacher's PowerPoint presentation for the instructor-led course is also available now in Spanish. Bi-lingual and Spanish speaking instructors now have a NEHA developed program just for you.
Check it out in our Food Safety training materials section of the NEHA bookstore
Thursday, August 19, 2010
NEW! Certified Professional Food Handler - Spanish edition 8/19/2010
We've translated the book most needed by line staff and entry level employees. Many jurisdictions require food handler training to improve retail food safety. This book, now in English and Spanish explains the important principles of food safety from personal hygiene to cooking temperatures - all based on the FDA Food Code.
Gives food handlers access to essential knowledge and understanding of fundamental food safety practices needed to carry out their work safely. Concise, brightly-illustrated, and written at the eighth-grade level, this student textbook has proven to be an effective tool in the workplace. With each text purchased, there is a free online assessment of the employees' knowledge with results sent via e-mail back to the student or directly to the manager!
$7.50 / 48 pages / paperback
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