Conformance to Mfrps Standards

Conformance with the Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS)Nebraska Department of Agriculture Application forFunding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number- RFA-FD-12-007Project SummaryThe Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), Food Safety and Consumer Protection (FSCP),would like to apply for Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number RFA-FD-12-007 toassist NDA in achieving compliance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS). NDA is eligible for this FOAdue to our participation in FDA contract #HHSF223200940012C. MFRPS standardscompliance in Nebraska will allow us to participate in a National Integrated Food Safety Systemand comply with various facets of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Our participationin this process will further federal-state cooperation and ultimately result in reducing foodborneillness hazards in Nebraska-based food manufacturers.To accomplish this goal, a Program Coordinator (Agriculture Program Specialist) is needed tofacilitate and implement the process. Another key acquisition will be the USAFoodSafetysoftware which will greatly facilitate compliance with MFRPS standards.L:\ADM\For Dirk\GRANT\NDA-MFRPS Standards-Project Summary_041212.doc