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Going to SIAL?: Don’t fight the crowds at the end of the day. Come join AFI for drinks, hors d’oeuvres and networking at a reception at the close of the show Monday evening.
Also: Sponsorship Form
 LACF Detentions: FDA added many companies to an import alert dealing with low-acid canned food regulations that will put some or all products from these companies on automatic detention.
Also: Import Alert #99-04
 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.
 Relive the Moments of the AFI Centennial Celebration: View photos and videos from AFI's Centennial Celebration, which took place at the historic Roosevelt Hotel in New York on July 8, 2006.
Also: Order the 2-DVD Set Recording AFI's Centennial Celebration!
 "Imported tuna may have higher mercury level": News Article Courtesy of Yahoo! News
 Olives Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate: Final Rule - Effective July 21, 2006.
Also: Full Notice in the Federal Register
 FDA Issues Guidance on Recordkeeping: "Questions and Answers Regarding Establishment and Maintenance of Records (Edition 3)"
Also: Full Announcement
Also: FDA Guidance
 “Byrd Amendment” Repeal Now the Law of the Land: Provided by Jeff Levin - Schmeltzer, Aptaker & Shepard
 Questions and Answers Regarding Establishment and Maintenance of Records: Comments and suggestions regarding this document may be submitted at any time. Submit comments to Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. All comments should be identified with the docket number listed in the notice of availability that publishes in the Federal Register.
 C-TPAT Resource Summary: This summary contains information and links to U.S. Custom's C-TPAT resources.
Also: U.S. Customs & Border Protection C-TPAT Page
 The Bioterrorism Act of 2002 (Direct Download): The events of Sept. 11, 2001, reinforced the need to enhance the security of the United States. Congress responded by passing the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (the Bioterrorism Act), which President Bush signed into law June 12, 2002.
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