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Materials Available from FDA Basics Webinar on Melamine: The Cause of the Pet Food and Infant Formula Recalls
Did you miss the FDA Basics webinar on how FDA uncovered and confirmed the presence of contaminants in the 2007 pet food recalls?
Materials from the webinar are now available on the FDA Basics website.
Check out the “What’s New” box on the FDA Basics homepage to download materials from the webinar. We have posted a link to view and listen to the 30 minute webinar and posted a link to download a copy of the presentation slides.
You can find materials from past FDA Basics webinars here.
Afia Asamoah, Transparency Initiative Coordinator
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Upcoming Event: FDA Basics Webinar on Melamine: The Cause of the Pet Food and Infant Formula Recalls, Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at 2 pm ET
Did you know that FDA regulates that can of cat food, bag of dog food, or box of dog treats or snacks in your pantry? Do you know how FDA uncovered and confirmed the presence of contaminants in the 2007 pet food recalls?
As part of FDA Basics, FDA is hosting a webinar where you can learn more. The featured speaker, Renate Reimschuessel, Research Biologist from the Division of Animal Research, Center for Veterinary Medicine, will discuss how FDA investigated and found contaminants that were imported into the United States and used as ingredients in pet food. After the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions.
The free 30 minute webinar will be held Tuesday, November 30 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
There are a limited number of spots available for the webinar. Materials from the webinar will also be made available on the FDA Web site.
Click here for more information about the webinar, including instructions about how to join the webinar.
Afia Asamoah, Transparency Initiative Coordinator
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FDA Basics Video Available about Drug Development for “Minor Use” in Major Species and For Specific Diseases Affecting “Minor Species”
As part of FDA Basics, FDA has posted a video with Dr. Margaret Oeller, director of FDA’s Office of Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Drug Development in the Center for Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Oeller discusses FDA’s role in encouraging drug development for specific ”minor uses” in major species and for specific diseases affecting “minor species,” which include zoo animals, honeybees, game birds, and aquaculture. There are only seven major species; all other species are considered “minor species.” View the video below.
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Materials Available from FDA Basics Webinar on “Safeguarding the U.S. Food Supply, Excellent Industry Compliance with the Final Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Rule”
Did you miss the FDA Basics webinar on Safeguarding the U.S. Food Supply, Excellent Industry Compliance with the Final Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Rule?
Check out the "What's New" box on the FDA Basics home page to download materials from the webinar.
There, you will find a link to listen to the entire 30 minute webinar and you can download a copy of the presentation slides.
Afia Asamoah, Transparency Initiaitve Coordinator
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Upcoming Events: FDA Basics Webinar on Safeguarding the U.S. Food Supply, Excellent Industry Compliance with the Final Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Rule, April 22, 2 p.m. E.T.
Did you know that FDA works to keep the food supply in the U.S. safe for people and animals? Everyday, FDA is protecting people by making sure that the food they eat comes from healthy animals.
As part of FDA Basics, FDA is hosting a webinar where you can learn more. Featured speakers Shannon Jordre, Consumer Safety Officer and Burt Pritchett, Veterinary Medical Officer from the Division of Compliance, Center for Veterinary Medicine, will discuss animal feed controls FDA has put in place to keep BSE out of the U.S. cattle population, thereby ensuring the safety of the nation’s food supply from BSE. After the presentation, there will be a chance to ask questions.
The free 30 minute webinar will be held on Thursday, April 22, at 2 p.m. ET.
You can find out more information about the webinar, including how to participate in the webinar on the FDA Basics homepage. Click here for more information about the webinar.
Afia Asamoah
Transparency Initiative Coordinator
