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Students, Industry — Register Now for FSPCA’s 2020 (Virtual) Conference
Are you interested in learning about – or catching up on – the latest food safety news, including FSMA …
December Deadline: Biennial Food Facility Registration and Qualified Facility Attestation
The biennial food facility registration and qualified facility attestation period is open. The December 31, 2020, deadline is coming …
New Extension Publication: Guide to Writing PCAF Food Safety Plans
Food safety plans (FSP) are required for animal food facilities under the Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) rule. …
New Resource Helps You Answer “Does PCAF Apply?”
Have you been looking for an easier way to figure out if the Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) …
New Factsheet: Extrusion Processing
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Feed Mills Nourish Animals, State Economies
image from Economic Impact of a New Poultry Feed Mill in Alabama/Getty Images Did you know? Here in North Carolina, …
WATCH: Homegrown | How NC Chicken Gets to Market
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FDA Provides List of Resources for Animal Food Producers Preparing for Hurricane Isaias Impacts
As North Carolina begins preparing for the potential landfall and impacts from Hurricane Isaias, the U.S. Food and Drug …
New Factsheet: How Animal Food Facilities Can Prepare for Regulatory Inspections
Regulatory inspections. They can be a source of worry, and many animal food facility teams only start thinking about …
FDA Releases New Era for Smarter Food Safety Blueprint
With the passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act, the most sweeping reform of the U.S. food safety system …
FDA to Resume Routine Inspections
Late last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA prepares for resumption of …
FSPCA Extends Blended Course Part 2 Completion Deadline
The Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) offers a blended option for the Preventive Controls for Animal Food course. …
Follow Us: NC State Feed Milling Is on Facebook and Instagram
The NC State Feed Milling program is now on Facebook and Instagram! Facebook: NC State Feed Milling Instagram: @NCStateFeedMilling Follow us for …
NC State Animal Food Safety Qualified Individual Training Online Now
NC State Feed Milling Extension has launched a new online training course for animal food safety. The Qualified Individual Training …
Animal Food Safety and COVID-19 - Resources From the FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added a new web page for Animal Health & Safety and …
FDA Releases Updates on Surveillance Inspections During COVID-19
On May 11, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement with updates on surveillance inspections …
National Grain and Feed Association and Grain Journal to Host Free COVID-19 Updates Webinar
The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and Grain Journal are hosting a webinar to provide the grain, feed, …
2019 Annual Report Just Released for PDPS
The 2019 Annual Report from the Prestage Department of Poultry Science is now available! Browse online or flip through here: Want …
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