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Special Programs...
USDA-ARS Technology Transfer ProgramUSDA-ARS technology transfer provides a means for moving promising technologies discovered through federal and university research into the public arena where they are developed into marketable products. USDA-ARS accomplishes this by forming partnerships with universities and private sector businesses.
Food SafetyThis page covers food safety issues ranging from safety recalls and safe food handling practices to regulatory guidelines.
Local InitiativesCIFT Local Initiatives include the Farm to School Program, Local Food Manufacturers Program, Agritourism and the Farm to Chef Program.
NOCKThe Agricultural Incubator Foundation's Northwest Cooperative Kitchen (NOCK) is a nonprofit kitchen facility designed to assist entrepreneurial efforts and expand current food-related businesses by providing access to a commercially licensed kithchen.
Northwest Ohio Green Products CenterThe Northwest Ohio Green Products Center is a collaborative effort among several partnering organizations to provide the resources, technical assistance and business expertise to regional entrepreneurs or established manufacturers who currently produce, or plan to produce, green or biobased products.
In the CIFT Spotlight...
The Fresh Sheet is back!!!The Farm to Chef Fresh Sheet is back for the 2008 growing season! Check out the locally grown produce available now. Check the Fresh Sheet weekly for updates.
CIFT 2006 Report to IndustryA report of CIFT's 2006 programs, projects and activities
HHS Food Facilities FDA Registration LetterThere has been some confusion regarding a form letter sent to food facilities by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Ohio MarketMakerAn interactive mapping system that locates businesses and markets of agricultural products in Ohio, providing an important link between producers and consumers.
Other Resources...
Current FDA RecallsThe Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has jurisdiction over recalls involving food and pet & farm animal feed. This page is a list of the latest FDA food recall notices.
Current USDA RecallsThe Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspects and regulates meat, poultry products and eggs. This page is a list of the latest USDA food recall notices.
Privacy PolicyThe CIFT website privacy policy...
CFSAN Food & Cosmetic Announcements
Here ae the latest FDA Center for Food Saftey and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) food and cosmetic announcements:
Letter to canned food industry regarding concern about the under processing of canned food products which resulted in the recent recalls of hot dog chili sauce and canned French cut green beans. The under processing and consumption of canned food products present a serious risk of food poisoning from C. botulinum toxin.
FDA Questions and Answers on the Salmonellosis Outbreak, for consumers and industry
This guidance document restates in plain language the legal requirements set forth in 21 CFR 101.54(f) and (g) and 21 CFR 101.60(c)(1)(iii)(A) concerning dietary use of certain nutrient content claims.
This guidance document restates in plain language the legal requirements set forth in 21 CFR 163.124 concerning the standard of identity for white chocolate.
This guidance document restates in plain language the legal requirements set forth in 21 CFR 119.1 concerning dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids.
Topline Frequency Report Health and Diet Survey - a periodic telephone survey conducted by FDA, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, to assess public awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and behavior related to food and nutrition.
FDA Food Protection Plan progress report - The agency unveiled the plan just months ago to help keep Americans enjoying one of the safest food supplies in the world.
The Food and Drug Administration is announcing a Request for Application Number and its intention to receive and consider a new sole source application for the award of a cooperative agreement in fiscal year 2008 to establish and support the Western Center for Food Safety.
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