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Connect. Share. Impact. Protect. Steve Moris, President
Connect. Share. Impact. Protect.
Steve Moris, President
What is the Association of Food and Drug Officials? (AFDO)For more than a century, AFDO has
connected food and medical products professionals in the public and private sectors, providing a forum for
sharing various disciplines and perspectives with the goal of
impacting the regulatory environment to
protect the health and welfare of the global community.
◦ Connect
◦ Share
◦ Impact
◦ Protect
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AFDOSS & CASA
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CASA & NEFDOA
AFDOSS Includes Puerto Rico
CASA Includes District of Columbia, Eastern Ontario
NCAFDO Includes Manitoba, Saskatchewan
NEFDOA Includes Quebec, Maritime Provinces
WAFDO Includes Alberta, British Columbia, Guam, and Mexico
Regional Affiliates
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Shared Kitchens
Model Salvage
Code
Food Emergency Response Guide
Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Alliance
2018-19 Areas of Emphasis1. AFDO be a Leader who facilitates collaboration on the FSMA rules by
identifying the challenges and possible solutions in the implementation of these rules in the upcoming year.
2. Promote and facilitate a move toward greater harmonization between the retail and manufactured program standards
3. Work to bring additional states into AFDO through outreach, invitations, and encouragement.
4. Work to promote greater collaboration and cooperation related to retail food program.
5. Improve the communication of accomplishments of AFDO and its members.
2018-19 Project Highlights1. Update AFDO Model Food Salvage Code (Administration)2. Complete model guidance for shared kitchens (Food)3. Review and Update Food Emergency Pocket Guide (Food Protection and Defense)4. Review and Update uniform state Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act (Laws and
Regulations)5. Coordinate a salary survey of state food safety program about food safety positions
(Professional Development)6. Update Retail Meat and Poultry Processing Guidelines (Retail Food)7. Create guidance document on Wild Harvested Mushrooms (Retail Food)8. AFDO investing in NC State University to develop virtual inspection videos9. AFDO and NASDA investing in UC Davis to develop farm inspection etiquette videos10. Partners with a Common Purpose
What can you do?1. Join an AFDO committee.
2. Work on committee projects.
3. Communicate with AFDO and CASA about regulatory issues or challenges.
4. Notify AFDO and CASA about changes in state regulatory program staff.
5. Consider running for an office in AFDO or CASA.
6. Seek opportunities to collaborate.
123rd AFDO Annual Educational Conference
June 22-26, 2019Atlanta, Georgia
Retail Specific
Breakouts
