REGULATORY INFORMATION
Who Will Regulate My Food Business? (PDF)
A listing of businesses and the corresponding regulatory agencies’ rules for specific food products. Developed by N.C. State University.
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
Federal directory of safety codes and regulations pertaining to food for human consumption.
Federal Regulation of the Food Industry
University of Florida’s explanation of how to decode federal regulations of the food industry and how such regulations are developed.
The Produce Traceability Initiative
The Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI), sponsored by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association, Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association, is designed to help the industry maximize the effectiveness of current traceback procedures, while developing a standardized industry approach to enhance the speed and efficiency of traceability systems for the future.
GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES (GMPs) AND HAZARD ANALYSIS CRITICAL CONTROL POINT (HACCP)
HACCP Principles (PDF)
N.C. State University publication explaining HACCP and its basic principles. HACCP is a tool that can be useful in the prevention of food safety hazards.
Application of HACCP Concepts in Mycotoxin (PDF)
The application manual of the HACCP system regarding Mycotoxin prevention and control.
Developing a HACCP Plan (Spanish – PDF)
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) techniques are becoming the accepted norm for controlling the safety of foods. Each operation should have its own written plan to incorporate HACCP principles in the operation. This material is assembled to provide some generic guidance in developing a HACCP plan.
Ensuring Safe Food – A HACCP-based Plan for Ensuring Food Safety in Retail Establishments
Simple and logical approach for the introduction of a HACCP-based food safety training program for employees at retail establishments.
Good Manufacturing Practices in Manufacturing, Packing or Holding of Human Foods (PDF)
Handout on regulations and recommendations of GMPs on processing of foods, including a pre-quiz.
10-Point Checklist for Transportation (PDF)
This checklist provides guidance in looking at preloading and loading conditions prior to transporting produce.