United Fresh Food Facility Registration Webinar Set For Nov. 19

WASHINGTON, D.C. - United Fresh will host a webinar addressing questions about the FDA's Food Facility Registration process on Nov. 19, the association announced.

Beginning in 2012 under the Food Safety Modernization Act, FDA requires food facilities to renew their registration every two years. Registration renewals with FDA must be done before Dec. 31, 2012.

Amy Barringer, director, division of field programs and guidance with the FDA's office of Compliance, and Dr. David Gombas, senior vice president of food safety and technology with United Fresh will address the following questions:

• Who is required to register or renew their registration?
• What changes have been made to the registration process?
• Which comapnies renew their registration and what information is required?
• When do registration updates need to be submitted?

Registration for the webinar is open to all interested parties, especially domestic and foreign facilities that manufacture, process, pack or hold food for human or animal consumption in the United States. The cost to participate is $25 for United Fresh members, and $50 for non-members.