Association of Food Industries: Resources & Downloads

Going to SIAL?

Sat, 15 Aug 2008 16:47:00 GMT

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.

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Sponsorship Form

Unsatisfied Arbitration Awards

Tue, 09 Jun 2008 19:23:00 GMT

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Cashews - Part I

Thu, 19 Mar 2008 15:54:00 GMT

AFI Specifications for Cashew Kernels - Text & Appendices, Adopted January 2008.

Cashews - Part II

Thu, 19 Mar 2008 15:54:00 GMT

AFI Specifications for Cashew Kernels - Charts, Adopted January 2008.

LACF Detentions

Sat, 22 Jun 2007 16:45:00 GMT

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.

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Import Alert #99-04

Important FDA Letter to Food/Feed Manufacturers

Sat, 22 Jun 2007 16:25:00 GMT

FDA issued a letter to food/feed manufacturers reminding them of the responsibility to ensure their products are safe.

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Advice for Ensuring Food Safety

Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergens

Sat, 22 Jun 2007 16:26:00 GMT

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

Sat, 22 Jun 2007 16:26:00 GMT

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

Sat, 10 Aug 2007 20:02:00 GMT

View photos and videos from AFI's Centennial Celebration, which took place at the historic Roosevelt Hotel in New York on July 8, 2006.

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Order the 2-DVD Set Recording AFI's Centennial Celebration!

"Imported tuna may have higher mercury level"

Sat, 22 Jun 2007 16:28:00 GMT

News Article Courtesy of Yahoo! News

Olives Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate

Sat, 22 Jun 2007 16:29:00 GMT

Final Rule - Effective July 21, 2006.

Related:
Full Notice in the Federal Register

FDA Issues Guidance on Recordkeeping

Sat, 22 Jun 2007 16:29:00 GMT

"Questions and Answers Regarding Establishment and Maintenance of Records (Edition 3)"

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Full Announcement
FDA Guidance

“Byrd Amendment” Repeal Now the Law of the Land

Sat, 22 Jun 2007 16:29:00 GMT

Provided by Jeff Levin - Schmeltzer, Aptaker & Shepard

Questions and Answers Regarding Establishment and Maintenance of Records

Sat, 22 Jun 2007 16:30:00 GMT

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.

USDA Summary of Canadian Labeling Regulations

Sat, 04 Mar 2005 18:44:00 GMT

On December 12, 2002, amendments to Canada's Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) implemented mandatory nutrition labeling on most prepackaged foods. The new regulations outline the labeling requirements for a Nutrition Facts table, update labeling requirements for nutrition content claims and introduce diet-related health claims.