ENHANCING STATE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE NCDA & CS BY ADVANCING EFFORTS TO MAINTAIN MANUFACTURED FOODS REGULATORY PROGRAM STANDARDS; RAPID RESPONSE TEAM; AND FOOD PROTECTION TASK FORCE PROGRAMS.

Project Summary ? MFRPSThe Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards establishes a uniform foundation for thedesign and management of the State programs responsible for the regulation of food facilities.The elements of the program standards describe best practices of a high quality regulatoryprogram. Achieving conformance with them will require comprehensive self-assessments.These assessments will encourage continuous improvement and innovation. The goal is toimplement and maintain a risk-based food safety program. The continued enhancement andmaintenance of the program standards will better direct regulatory activities toward reducingfoodborne illness hazards and increase the safety of the food supply.