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Save the Date for NAFFS' 92nd Annual Convention[In Meetings] July 3, 2009
Save the Date for NAFFS' 92nd Annual Convention: October 1-3, 2009
The Resort at Longboat Key Club
Longboat Key, Fla.
Also: Registration Form

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CONGRATULATIONS TO NAFFS CHAPMAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERSCONGRATULATIONS TO NAFFS CHAPMAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS: On September 3 NAFFS West Coast Scholarship Chair Patrick Imburgia presented NAFFS’ third annual West Coast Scholarship Awards to a deserving student in the Chapman University Food Science Program. Professor and Program Director Dr. Anuradha Prakash and Associate Dean Dr. Janeen Hill were also on hand to congratulate the student.
Also: 2009-2009 Scholarship Fund

CONGRATULATIONS TO NAFFS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERSCONGRATULATIONS TO NAFFS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS: On August 11 NAFFS President Phil Parisi, East Coast Scholarship Chair Al Roth, Executive Director Bob Bauer and Associate Director Diane Davis presented NAFFS’ third annual scholarship awards to two deserving students in the Rutgers University Food Science Program.
Also: 2009-2009 Scholarship Fund

Important FDA Letter to Food/Feed ManufacturersImportant 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 AllergensQuestions 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 RecordsQuestions 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.

FDA Issues Guidance on RecordkeepingFDA Issues Guidance on Recordkeeping: "Questions and Answers Regarding Establishment and Maintenance of Records (Edition 3)"
Also: Full Announcement
Also: FDA Guidance

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