Resources and Regulations

FDA Resources

• FDA Backgrounders
• Requirements of Laws and Regulations Enforced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition which includes information on HACCP
• BIMO Guidance: Exception from Informed Consent Requirements for Emergency Research June 8, 2000
• ORA Field Contacts Directory June 8, 2000
• FDA Quality Systems Guide to Inspections October 1, 1999
• FDA Science References
• FDA Compliance References
• FDA Compliance Program Guidance Manual
• Industry Assistance
• Recall Information
• ORA Field Contacts
• FDA EFOI Reading Room

USDA Resources

• USDA Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES)
• USDA/CFSAN Bad Bug Book
• USDA/FDA Foodborne Illness Education Information Center
• National Food Safety Initiative
• USDA's Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Website
• Food and Nutrition Information Center
• Food Composition Nutrient Database (old Handbook 8)
• USDA-ARS Tree Fruit Research Laboratory
• The National Agricultural Library
• Quality Standards-Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
• Agricultural Marketing Service Home Page
• Food Safety Index
• Revised Action Plan for Control of Listeria monocytogenes for the Prevention of Foodborne Listeriosis
• Examples of Helping Processors and Producers Play it Safe
• Foodborne Disease Fact Sheet (NIAID)
• Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal (CDC)

USDA Regulations

• National Food Safety Initiative
• National Organic Program
• Enforcement of Pathogen Reduction and HACCP Regulations
• Contents of HACCP Plans (Federal Register)
• HACCP Guidance—Ground Beef (Federal Register)
• Sanitation Requirements for Official Meat and Poultry Establishments (Federal Register)
• Cooling and Chilling Requirements
• USDA Poultry Grading Program Regulations (70 CFR)
• Interim Final Rule on Food Labeling ("Healthy")
• Food Additives for Use in Meat and Poultry Products
• Recent Developments Regarding Beef Products Contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H&

Food Production and Processing Resources

• The E. Coli Index
• 1999 & 1997 FDA Food Code
• USDA/FDA Foodborne Illness Educational Materials Database (National Agricultural Library, USDA)
• 2000 National Food Safety Initiative
• Retail Food Protection (FDA)
• Retail Meat and Poultry Processing Training (FSIS)
• Training Materials for Retail Food Establishments: Cook It Safely (National Food Safety Education Month)
• HACCP Training Programs and Resources Database
• HACCP/Pathogen Reduction FSIS, USDA (Meat and Poultry)
• USDA/ FDA HACCP Training Programs and Resources Database
• HACCP Manual
• National Seafood HACCP Alliance
• International Meat and Poultry HACCP Alliance
• FDA Produce Guide at a Glance
• Eggs—Food Service Safety Facts (FDA)
• Nutrition Analysis Tool—uses USDA Handbook #8
• Food & Drug Packaging On-line
• Material Safety Data Sheet Searches
• Generic HACCP Models from USDA/FSIS
• Postharvest Technology including cooling and handling of produce
• Final Rule on Meat and Poultry Irradiation December 1999 (USDA)
• U.S. Regulatory Requirements for Irradiating Foods (FDA)
• Food Additives
• Egg Safety Initiatives
• Sprouts
• Training Resources
• Regulatory Fish Encyclopedia (RFE)
• Food Safety Training and Education Alliance

Biotechnology — Information from the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and FDA:

• Backgrounder on Biotechnology
• Statement of Policy: Foods Derived From New Plant Varieties Federal Register, May 29, 1992
• Policy for Foods Developed by Biotechnology
• Background on Emerging Technologies
• Consultation Procedures and Listing of final consultations under FDA's Biotechnology Policy
• FDA Evaluation of Bioengineered Soybean & Corn Varieties
• FDA's Policy for Food Developed by Biotechnology
• First Biotech Tomato Guidance for Industry:
• Questions and Answers on Biotechnology
• Safety Assurance of Foods Derived by Modern Biotechnology
• Summary: Conference on Scientific Issues Related to Potential Allergenicity in Transgenic Food Crops
• Simplification of Requirements and Procedures for Genetically Engineered Organisms and Products Final Rule May 2, 1997 [Docket No. 95-040-2]
  
  • New Addition to Users Guide for Notifications (Note to User/Section VI. J.)
  • Guidelines for Preparation - For Extension of Determination of Nonregulated Status for Additional Regulated Articles

Information from U.S. Department of Agriculture:

• Biotechnology Information Center
• Agricultural Biotechnology (BIO)
• Information Systems for Biotechnology

Food Labelling — Information from the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition:

• Background Information on the New Food Label
• Consumer Research on Food Labels
• Nutrition and Dietary Guidelines
• Losing Weight and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
• Protecting Yourself from Health Fraud
• Skimming the Milk Label: Fat-Reduced Milk Products Join the Food Labeling Fold
• A Food Labeling Guide
• Labeling Questions & Answers: Vol #1
• Labeling Questions & Answers: Vol #2
• Label Declaration of Allergenic Substances in Foods
• Nutrition Information on Restaurant Menus
• Small Business Food Labeling Exemption
• Other Informational Materials
• FDA Inspectional References and Compliance References
• Guidance on Labeling of Foods that Need Refrigeration by Consumers
• Notification of a Health Claim or Nutrient Content Claim Based on an Authoritative Statement of a Scientific Body
• Final Rule—Labeling of Juice Products; Warning and Notice Statement
• Small Entity Compliance Guide
• Fresh Citrus Juice Manufacturers Can Ask for Extra Time before Warning Labels are Required
• Technical Scientific Workshops and Requests for Additional Time to Achieve the Pathogen Reduction Standard
• Citrus Firms That Have Filed Agreements with FDA Extending the Compliance Date for the Warning Statement Requirement

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