Regulations, Codes & Code Interpretations

FDA Food Code

• Obtaining the FDA Food Code
• Supplement to 2005 FDA Food Code October 5, 2007
• Food Code Interpretations
  • Potentially Hazardous Food: The Evolving Definition of Temperature Control for Safety
  • Growing Sprouts in a Retail Food Establishment December 2004
  • Bulletin to the Food Service and Retail Food Store Industry Regarding Cake Batter Ice Cream and Similar Products August 19, 2005
  • Guidance for Industry: Food Labeling - Safe Handling Statements, Labeling of Shell Eggs; Refrigeration of Shell Eggs Held for Retail Distribution; Small Entity Compliance Guide July 2001
  • Sale of Infant Formula Past the "Use By" Date December 22, 1999
• Program Information Manual
  • Program Information Manual Retail Food Protection: Recommendations for the Temperature Control of Cut Leafy Greens during Storage and Display in Retail Food Establishments July 7, 2010
  • Retail Food Protection Program Information Manual: Storage and Handling of Tomatoes October 5, 2007
    • Time as a Public Health Control for Cut Tomatoes June 8, 2010
  • Retail Food Safety Program Information Manual: Safe Handling Practices for Melons May 25, 2001
  • Date Marking of Cheese December 15, 1999
• Food Code Adoptions
  • Real Progress in Food Code Adoptions (AFDO Report)
  • Military, Tribal, Local and National Park Service Adoptions July 2002
  • State Retail and Food Service Codes and Regulations by State

 

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and Other Laws

• Laws Enforced by the FDA and Related Statutes
• Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
    • EEOC Provides Restauranteurs and Other Food Service Employers Information on Disabilities Act Compliance October 28, 2004
    • How to Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act: A Guide for Restaurants and Other Food Service Employers October 28, 2004
    • Summary of the Guide October 28, 2004