You are here: Home / Help / Common Questions                                                                                                                                                  Printable Page Search questions: Show Questions by Topic: On this page... Current Research and LiteratureContacts and ExpertsRegulations, Standards, and GuidelinesGrading, Certification, and InspectionHACCPImport/ExportJobs and Professional DevelopmentPathogens and ContaminantsFood TechnologyFood Preparation, Handling, and StorageFood Recalls/Product Complaints Current Research and Literature Q. Where can I find current food safety research projects from both U.S. and international agencies and organizations? Q. Where can I find food safety magazines with up to date food safety news and information? Contacts and Experts Q. How do I contact a food safety representative at the federal, state, and local levels? Q. Where can I find a food scientist to visit my classroom? Q. Where can I find independent food testing laboratories? Regulations, Standards, and Guidelines Q. Where can I find regulations for preparing and selling food out of my home? Q. Where can I find regulations and guidelines for starting a food processing facility? (not retail) Q. Where can I find regulations and guidelines for starting a food retail business? Q. Where can I find the regulations and guidelines for Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products? Q. Where can I find the regulations and guidelines for Produce, Juice, Milk (pasteurization treatment only), Dietary Supplements, Food Additives, Baby Formulas, and Food Packaging? Q. Where can I find the regulations and guidelines for Seafood? Q. What are GMPs and GAPs and how will they apply to my product category (meat, produce)? Q. Where can I find the USDA and FDA recommended protocols for the analysis of food? Q. Are there any non-government agencies that provide food safety standards for the food industry? Q. Are there international food safety standards and regulations to ensure that imported food is safe for consumers to eat? Grading, Certification, and Inspection Q. Who do I contact for a third party food safety audit for my food facility? Q. How can I apply for the USDA National Organic Program? HACCP Q. Is HACCP mandatory? Q. Where can I find examples of HACCP plans for my specific food product and facility? Q. Where can I find HACCP training courses in my area? Import/Export Q. Where can I find food safety import and export regulatory information? Q. Are there international food safety standards and regulations to ensure that imported food is safe for consumers to eat? Q. Which Federal U.S. agencies regulate food safety imports? Q. How is international trade affected by changes/differences in food safety regulations in different countries? Q. Where can seafood and fish importers find a list of foreign processors approved by their government? Q. Where can I find a list of U.S. seafood processors that are certified to export products into EU markets? Jobs and Professional Development Q. Where can I find a ServSafe training class? Q. Where can I get a food protection manager certification in my city or state? Q. Where can I find food safety jobs or careers? Q. Where do I find non-English food safety training materials? Q. Where can I find food safety education and training materials? Q. Where can I find hand washing posters and education materials? Pathogens and Contaminants Q. Where can I find food safety FAQs regarding the Gulf of Mexico oil spill? Q. Are there software tools for predictive microbiology? Q. Where can I find foodborne illness information? Q. How is acrylamide formed in foods? Q. What is the Pathogen Modeling Program? Q. What is being done to ensure the safety of the meat supply from Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in North America? Food Technology Q. What U.S. agencies regulate agricultural biotechnology? Q. What control methods and sanitizing agents are used for reducing pathogenic growth on produce? Q. What is food irradiation? Q. How will biosensor technology be used to make our food supply safer? Food Preparation, Handling, and Storage Q. Where can I find safe food preparation and handling information? Q. What are the cooking and storage temperature requirements to ensure the safety of my food? Q. Where can I find tips or recommendations for sending food gifts overseas to the U.S. Military? Q. Where can I find information for truckers about food transport? Food Recalls/Product Complaints Q. How do I report a problem with food or make a food complaint? Q. Where do I find information on food recalls? Last Modified: Aug 25, 2010     Identify Recalled Eggs   Find Information on the Recall of Shell Eggs   Common Questions   Site Map

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