Dr. Roger Cook assumed the presidency of the International Association for Food Protection at the conclusion of IAFP 2020, A Virtual Annual Meeting.

IAFP 2020, A Virtual Annual Meeting, was held virtually by the International Association for Food Protection due to the continued spread of coronavirus and the persistent pandemic.

The first-ever Virtual Food Safety Summit occurred last week, from Monday, October 19 through Thursday, October 22. 

The Food Safety Summit continued on Tuesday, October 20, with a keynote presentation entitled “Back to Basics: Consumer-Focused Food Safety.”

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing guidance establishing a U.S. Agent Voluntary Identification System (VIS) for food facility registration.

Food Safety Strategies recently was able to talk to a few leaders at Kerry about food protection.

Food and beverage processors should encourage third-party audit firms to be more critical and eliminate checklists.

The 2020 Virtual Food Safety Summit will offer four days of education with 26 sessions, access to vendors who will be showcasing the newest and most innovative food safety solutions and several online networking opportunities.