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Save the Dates! NAFFS' 91st Annual Convention: October 23-26, 2008
The Resort at Longboat Key Club
Longboat Key, Fla. Also: Registration Form Also: The Resort at Longboat Key Club
Congratulations to NAFFS’ Scholarship Award Winners: On July 13 NAFFS Executive Director Bob Bauer and East Coast Scholarship Chair Al Roth presented NAFFS’ second annual scholarship awards to two deserving students in the Rutgers University Food Science Program. Dr. Mukund Karwe, professor of food engineering and Dr. Richard Ludescher, professor of food science, were also on hand to congratulate the students. Also: NAFFS Announces its 3rd Annual Scholarship Award
Important FDA Letter to Food/Feed Manufacturers: FDA issued a letter to food/feed manufacturers reminding them of the responsibility to ensure their products are safe. Also: Advice for Ensuring Food Safety
Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergens: From the Federal Register: Guidance for Industry: Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergens, Including the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004
Questions and Answers Regarding the Final Rule on Establishment and Maintenance of Records: On December 9, 2004, FDA issued a final rule that requires the establishment and maintenance of records by persons who manufacture, process, pack, transport, distribute, receive, hold, or import food in the United States. Such records are to allow for the identification of the immediate previous sources and the immediate subsequent recipients of food.
Congratulations to NAFFS’ Scholarship Award Winners: On July 12 NAFFS Executive Director Bob Bauer and East Coast Scholarship Chair Al Roth presented NAFFS’ first annual scholarship awards to three deserving students in the Rutgers University Food Science Program.
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