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2025 Attendee Information Portal (Save for next biennial)

Welcome to the Attendee Information Portal for the 2025 CFP Biennial Meeting.

It is intended that this page serve as a point of reference to assist you in the exciting journey that is the Biennial Meeting of the CFP. We are so glad you have decided to join us in Denver, and we hope that this page can help answer your most-burning questions.

Preparing to attend the biennial meeting, especially for the first time, can be overwhelming! There are many moving parts to the CFP - so here are a few of those parts, broken down into smaller pieces to assist you in seeing the big picture.

CFP 2025 Biennial Meeting Schedule

Monday, March 24, 2025	7 am - 6 pm	Registration - Check in to get your name badge, etc.	Colorado Ballroom
	7 am - 6 pm	CFP Administrative Office - Open	Mt Oxford
	9 – 11 am	Consumer's Meet & Greet - All CFP Members are welcome to meet the Consumers attending the Biennial meeting.	Mt Yale
	10 – 11:30 am	Retail Program Standards: Information Session	Aspen Ballroom
	10:30 am – 12:00 pm	Allergen Committee: Report	Mt Blue Sky
	11:30 am – 3:45 pm	Executive Board Meeting	Mt Columbia
	1 - 2 pm	Food Protection Manager Certification Committee	Mt Sopris
		Food Safety Management Systems Committee: Report	Mt Blue Sky
		Plan Review Committee: Report	Grays Peak
	1 – 3 pm	Scribe & Runner Training	Mt Wilson
	2 – 3:30 pm	Cold Brew Coffee Committee: Information Session	Aspen Ballroom
	4 – 6 pm	Opening General Session	Aspen Ballroom
	6 – 8 pm	Welcome Reception	Colorado Ballroom Foyer
Tuesday, March 25, 2025	7 - 8 am	Continental Breakfast	Colorado Ballroom
	7 - 6 pm	CFP Administrative Office - Open	Mt Oxford
	7:30 am - 6 pm	Registration - Check in to get your name badge, etc.	Colorado Ballroom
	8 – 11:30 am	Reports and Updates (including Federal Agency Reports)	Aspen Ballroom
	12 – 1 pm	Council Appreciation Luncheon (Invite Only)	Mt Sopris
	12:30 – 1 pm	Local Regulators Caucus: Meeting	Mt Columbia
	1 – 6 pm	Council I: Session 1	Colorado Ballroom B
		Council II: Session 1	Colorado Ballroom A
		Council III: Session 1	Aspen Ballroom
	6 – 7 pm	Academia Caucus: Meeting 1	Mt Harvard
		Consumer Caucus: Meeting 1	Mt Yale
		Industry Caucus: Meeting 1	Mt Elbert
		State/Local Regulators Caucus: Meeting 1	Mt Blue Sky
	7:30 – 9:30 pm	Council I: Session 2	Colorado Ballroom B
		Council II: Session 2	Colorado Ballroom A
		Council III: Session 2	Aspen Ballroom
Wednesday, March 26, 2025	7 am - 6 pm	CFP Administrative Office - Open	Mt Oxford
	7:30 am - 6 pm	Registration - Check in to get your name badge, etc.	Colorado Ballroom
	7:30 – 9 am	Executive Board Meeting	Mt Columbia
	9 am – 12 pm	Council I: Session 3	Colorado Ballroom B
		Council II: Session 3	Colorado Ballroom A
		Council III: Session 3	Aspen Ballroom
	11:30 am – 1:30 pm	Free Burgers & Fries from IN-N-OUT	Grand Hyatt Parking
	1 – 2 pm	Academia Caucus: Meeting 2 (Election for open Executive Board seats held)	Mt Harvard
		Consumer Caucus: Meeting 2 (Election for open Executive Board seats held)	Mt Yale
		Industry Caucus: Meeting 2 (Election for open Executive Board seats held)	Mt Elbert
		State/Local Regulators Caucus: Meeting 2 (Election for open Executive Board seats held)	Mt Blue Sky
	2 – 6 pm	Council I: Session 4	Colorado Ballroom B
		Council II: Session 4	Colorado Ballroom A
		Council III: Session 4	Aspen Ballroom
	6 – 9 pm	Colorado Local Arrangements Committee Reception - All Members encouraged to attend!	Pinnacle Room
Thursday, March 27, 2025	7 am - 6 pm	CFP Administrative Office - Open	Mt Oxford
	7:30 am - 6 pm	Registration - Check in to get your name badge, etc.	Colorado Ballroom
	8 – 9 am	Continental Breakfast	Colorado Ballroom
	8:30 am – 12 pm	Council I: Session 5	Colorado Ballroom B
		Council II: Session 5	Colorado Ballroom A
		Council III: Session 5	Aspen Ballroom
	1 – 1:45 pm	Committee Formation Session (All prospective committee volunteers should attend)	Aspen Ballroom
	2 – 4 pm	Executive Board Meeting (Combined Boards, Incoming and Outgoing)	Mt Columbia
	4:15 – 5:15 pm	Academia Caucus: Meeting 3	Mt Harvard
		Consumer Caucus: Meeting 3	Mt Yale
		Industry Caucus: Meeting 3	Mt Elbert
		State/Local Regulators Caucus: Meeting 3	Mt Blue Sky
	5:30 – 6:30 pm	Assembly of Delegates: Orientation (Mandatory for Delegates)	Mt Elbert
	6:00 pm	Digital Issue Packets Published: posted to CFP Website	https://foodprotect.org/
	7 – 8 pm	Regulators - Midwest & Mid-Atlantic Regions: Meeting	Mt Blue Sky
	7 – 8 pm	Regulators - Southeast Region: Meeting	Gray's Peak
	7 – 9 pm	Regulators - Northeast Region: Meeting	Mt Elbert
	7 – 9 pm	Regulators - Pacific & Southwest Regions: Meeting	Maroon Peak
Friday, March 28, 2025	7 – 8:15 am	Executive Board Meeting (Combined Boards, Incoming and Outgoing)	Mt Columbia
	8:30 - 11 am	Assembly of State Delegates: Meeting, immediately followed by Biennial Meeting Closing Session	Aspen Ballroom
	11 am – 12 pm	Executive Board Meeting (including Incoming Board Members)	Aspen Ballroom

Eventify App - Biennial Meeting Application NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD!

The start of the 2025 Biennial Meeting is rapidly approaching and we are looking forward to seeing you in Denver! In preparation for the meeting, we are pleased to inform you that the mobile app for the CFP 2025 Biennial Meeting is available to download and use. Please see the Eventify CFP Mobile App Guide for 2025 for instructions on downloading and using the mobile app.

View the "How To" video for the Eventify app.

Eventify App Options

Apple iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/eventify/id1267750107. iPhone/iPad - Requires iOS 13.4 or later. Mac requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

Android (Google Play): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teks.eventify

Eventify Web Platform: https://cfp2025.eventify.io/

Attendees: What to Expect at the CFP 2025 Biennial Meeting - Recording of March 5, 2025, online meeting

Click here to view the recorded session "Attendees: What to Expect at the 2025 CFP Binennal Meeting".

Hyatt Conference Rooms - MAP

Hyatt Conference Room Maps

Hyatt Lobby
Hyatt 2nd Floor
Hyatt 3rd Floor
Hyatt Atrium Tower - Conference Center - 2nd Floor
Hyatt Atrium Tower - Pinnacle Club - 38th Floor

Visit Denver - Things to do in the Mile High City

Visit the website for Visit Denver.

Biennial Meeting - Useful Information

Printable Versions of 2025 Issues

Printable Issue packets are available by clicking on the links below. Issue packets can be printed with or without the attachments.

Council I Issues - Summary

Council I Issue packet without attachments

Council I Issue packet with attachments

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Council II Issues - Summary

Council II Issue packet without attachments

Council II Issue packet with attachments

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Council III Issues - Summary

Council III Issue packet without attachments

Council III Issue packet with attachments

Accessing the Issues for the 2025 CFP Biennial Meeting Using Shar-ify

Video Tutorial on Using Shar-ify: click here to open a new browser tab where a video tutorial will load for your viewing pleasure.

Click here to view the PDF version of the following instructions detailing the steps that need to be taken to access the 2025 Issues Management System via Share-ify.

Dear CFP Members,

We are pleased to announce that the Issues for the 2025 biennial meeting in Denver are now available for viewing. You can access them at the Conference for Food Protection - Share-ify site.

As part of this process, we have transitioned to a new Issue Management System. The previous system was no longer functional, and unfortunately, beyond repair. The new system, Share-ify, brings about both changes and opportunities for improvement in how we manage Issues. However, with these changes come some unforeseen challenges. We appreciate your patience as we work through these adjustments.

To view the Issues, you will need to create a Share-ify account. This is a free process for CFP. Once you have an account, you can log in to see the Issues. If you are a CFP member, you can access this site by using this link: https://share-ify.com/cfp/. You will note the “login” button in the upper right corner. Use the email that CFP has on file for you and then you will need to select “forgot my password” – similar to other password protected sites you are probably already familiar with.

If you are not a CFP member, you can access the site by using this link: https://share-ify.com/cfp-non-member-form/. Once on the share-ify site you should complete the contact information and click the “submit” button at the bottom of the page. You should then receive further instructions from Share-ify on how to access the Issues site.

If you encounter any difficulties during the account creation process, please reach out to Shareify support staff at service@share-ify.com. Including "CFP – Account Help" in your email subject line will ensure that Share-ify staff contacts you within 24 hours.

Once you are on the Share-ify site, you will see a tab on the left named “Conference for Food Protection.” The Issues are categorized under "Council 1," "Council 2," and "Council 3" in the "Assigned To" column. The number of the Issue shows in the column labeled “Sequence.” Click on that tab, then click on the “Issues” tab below the “Conference for Food Protection” tab. This should open a page that shows all Issues. There are 20 Issues on one page and you’ll need to scroll through other pages with the arrows located at the bottom of the screen.

If you want to view the Issues from Council 1, simply enter the number 1 in the “Assigned To” column and click enter. Then, if you want to see them in sequential order, simply hover your cursor in the space above the “Sequence” column. The field will turn to shade of green when you click enter or your mouse. Once you do that, the Issues will appear in sequential order. Do the same for Councils 2 and 3 and you’ll be able to see and review each Issue.

To read an issue, simply click on the magnifying glass icon located on the far right of your screen next to the Issue title. If you would like to view any content/support documents, scroll down to the list of attachments at the bottom of the Issue and click on the magnifying glass (view) icon. You can download and then print the individual attachments. We are working on a feature that will allow you to print all attachments for a specific Issue. Please note that content documents may be edited by the Council, whereas supporting attachments are final.

We are continuously improving the Issue page in anticipation of the Denver meeting. It is essential to check back regularly as you prepare for the in-person gathering. For instance, we are currently working on a solution to enable Issue printing should you wish to do so.

If you have any questions, concerns, or just want to talk about this new Issue Management system, please call (do not email) Patrick Guzzle, CFP Issue Chair at (208) 515-8688 between the hours of 10 AM – 7 PM Eastern (8 AM to 5 PM Mountain).

Thank you!

Sincerely,
2025 Issue Committee

*NEW* CFP 2025 Biennial Meeting - Program Booklet

Click here to view the 2025 CFP Program Book *NEW* for the CFP's Binennal Meeting in Denver, CO.

CFP 2025 Biennial Meeting - Procedures Manual

Click here to view the 2025 Information Booklet for the CFP's Binennal Meeting in Denver, CO.s

CFP 2025 Biennial Meeting - Council Rules of Engagement

Click here to view a very handy one-page table summarizing the "Rules of Engagement". Page two details what happens beyond Council and covers the process when Issues are submitted for voting to the Assembly of Delegates.

CFP 2025 Biennial Meeting - Guide to the CFP Issue Process

Click here to view the "Guide to the CFP Issue Process".

CFP 2025 Biennial Meeting - Guide to Editing Issues in Council

Click here to learn about the process of editing a "Recommended Solution" in Council.

Infographics - CFP Structure and Operation

Each infographic explains a complex part of CFP. Just click the link in the column "File Type, Size" and the infographic will open in a new browser window for you to view and/or download.

Title	Description	Release Date	File Type, Size
Executive Board - Structure & Operation	Who makes up the Board and the Non-Profit Organization?	01-15-2025	PDF, 283.45 kb
Constituencies - Representation and Distribution	Who makes up the Member groups and what are the CFP Regions?	01-15-2025	PDF, 301.81 kb
Constituencies - Board & Council	Who makes up the Executive Board and the Councils?	01-15-2025	PDF, 291.41 kb
Member - Growth & Development	How does a Member become more involved?	01-15-2025	PDF, 140.39 kb
Councils within CFP	What happens every two years?	01-15-2025	PDF, 230.23 kb
Committees within Councils	What happens every two years?	01-15-2025	PDF, 236.14 kb
Issue - Preparation & Submission	How does an Issue move through the CFP process?	01-15-2025	PDF, 140.99 kb
Issue - Deliberation & Assembly	How does an Issue move through the CFP process?	01-15-2025	PDF, 286.42 kb
Issue - Extraction	What happens to an Issue once it has been extracted?	01-15-2025	PDF, 153.3 kb

CFP Position Descriptions - Conference and Executive Administration

Position descriptions provide Conference members with guidelines regarding their responsibilities when holding a named position. Suggested changes to the Position Descriptions should be submitted to the Executive Assistant who will forward them to the Constitution & Bylaws Committee. Just click the link in the column "File Type" and the Position Description will open in a new browser window for you to view and/or download.

Position Type	Position Title	Description	Version Date	File Type
Conference Leadership Team	Conference Chair	During each biennial meeting, the newly-constituted Executive Board elects a Conference Chair for the next biennial meeting. The term of office is two years, is effective at the conclusion of the biennial meeting at which elected, and continues through the next biennial meeting. The Conference Chair is selected from Regulatory members of the Board.	09-2024	PDF
	Conference Vice Chair	During each biennial meeting, the newly-constituted Executive Board elects a Conference Vice Chair for the next biennial meeting. The term of office is two years, is effective at the conclusion of the biennial meeting at which elected, and continues through the next biennial meeting. The Conference Vice Chair is selected from Industry members of the Board. The Conference Vice Chair does not move into the Conference Chair position as that role is reserved for a regulatory member of the Board.	09-2024	PDF
	Immediate Past Chair	This position is essential for ensuring a seamless transfer of knowledge and maintaining the momentum of initiatives established during their tenure as Conference Chair of the most previous biennial meeting.	09-2024	PDF
Non-Profit Executive Team	Executive Board Member	Members of the Executive Board are elected by CFP meeting attendees representing each of the constituencies as described in Article IV of the Constitution and Bylaws. The term of office is six years, is effective at the conclusion of the biennial meeting at which elected, and continues through three biennial Meetings. Board members may be appointed by the Conference Chair and approved by the Executive Board to fill the remaining term of a resigning Board member.	10-2024	PDF
	Executive Director	The Executive Director, along with the Conference Chair and the Executive Board, is responsible for conducting the ongoing administrative business of the CFP as well as the planning and execution of the biennial meeting as outlined in the Constitution and Bylaws. The Director is an independent contractor subject to the terms of the prevailing service agreement.	10-2024	PDF
	Executive Treasurer	The Executive Treasurer, along with the Conference Chair, the Executive Director and the Executive Board, is responsible for conducting the ongoing financial business of the CFP. The Treasurer is an independent contractor subject to the terms of the prevailing service agreement.	10-2024	PDF
	Executive Assistant	The Executive Assistant works with the Executive Director to administer the day-to-day business of the CFP. The Assistant is an independent contractor hired on a part-time basis and is subject to the terms of the prevailing service agreement.	10-2024	PDF
Conference Council Positions	Council Chair	At the end of the biennial meeting, each Council Vice Chair assumes the position of Council Chair subject to Conference Chair appointment and Executive Board approval. The Council Chair ensures the Council responsibilities are carried out during the two years between biennial meetings and manages the Council deliberations during the biennial meeting.	09-2024	PDF
	Council Vice Chair	At the end of the biennial meeting the newly-elected Conference Chair, with approval by the Executive Board, appoints the Council Vice Chair. The Council Vice Chair assists the Council Chair in carrying out the Council's assigned charges throughout the two years between biennial meetings as well as during Council deliberations at the biennial meeting.	09-2024	PDF
	Council Member	Each Council shall have a Chair, Vice Chair, and twenty (20) other members to be appointed by the Conference Chair with the approval of the Board. The term for a Council member shall begin at appointment and expires upon adjournment of that biennial meeting.	09-2024	PDF
	Council Scribe	The role of the Council Scribe is vital for maintaining the integrity and transparency of the CFP’s deliberative processes, ensuring a clear record of the Council’s work is available for future reference and action.	09-2024	PDF
	Council Runner	The Council Runner plays a behind-the-scenes yet essential role in ensuring the Council’s activities proceed without interruptions, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the CFP.	09-2024	PDF
	Lead Parlimentarian	The Lead Parliamentarian plays a crucial role in promoting transparency, fairness, and efficiency, ensuring the CFP’s governance and decision-making processes align with its procedural standards.	05-2024	PDF
	Council App Liaison	A Council App Liaison is responsible for keeping Biennial Meeting attendees up to date on the status of Issues assigned to a Council by disseminating information via the mobile app. An App Liaison is not a member of the Council and may not participate in discussions or voting.	02-2019	PDF
Council Committee Positions	Council Committee Chair/Vice Chair	The incoming Council Chairs select Council Committee Chairs for each Committee formed within their Council, and presents those names to the Conference Chair for acceptance. The Conference Chair notifies the members of their appointment. Once confirmed, the Council Chairs and Council Committee Chairs will select the remaining members of the Council Committees. The Council Chairs will submit full committee rosters to the Conference Chair for final Board approval. The Council Committee Chair and Vice Chair are responsible for selecting the voting members and alternates from the list of committee volunteers.	01-2025	PDF
Council Committee Positions	Committee Member	CFP members in good standing may express interest to serve on a Council Committee by forwarding their name to the Executive Assistant following a biennial meeting. This list is used in creation of Committee rosters. All appointments to Committees shall be made to provide a balance in representation of the stake holders in the particular matter under consideration.	04-2024	PDF
Standing Committee Positions	Audit Committee	Audit the CFP's financial records annually, and reports its results to the Board, except when a certified public accountant conducts the annual audit.	10-2024	PDF
	Constitution and Bylaws/Procedures Committee	Submits recommendations to improve Conference administrative functions through proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws. The Committee reviews proposed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) to ensure consistency among the various MOUs, the Conference Procedures Manual, the Constitution and Bylaws, and other working documents.	10-2024	PDF
	Digital Engagement and Technology Solutions Committee	Reports to the Board and has the objective of identifying, vetting, and recommending digital engagement and technology solutions which bring value to membership, encourages engagement with CFP, and improves internal processes. This committee works with the Board to identify and prioritize digital technology activities for each biennial meeting.	10-2024	PDF
	Finance Committee	Responsible for oversight in the budgeting and financial planning, financial reporting; and the creation and monitoring of internal controls and accountability policies.	10-2024	PDF
	Food Protection Manager Certification Committee	Reports to the Board (with Council II oversight) and works with the accreditation organization for Food Protection Manager certification programs to: Establish and refine policies and standards to which Certifiers must conform in order for them to be accredited, and also provide Conference input into the development of accreditation standards for certifying organizations specific to Food Protection Manager certification programs, and develop strategies for enhancing equivalence among Food Protection Manager certificates issued by Certifiers, and promote universal acceptance of certificates issued by accredited Certifiers.	09-2024	PDF
	Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) Committee	Works with the goal to incorporate Food Safety Management Systems into everyday activities of retail food establishments and provide ongoing development of resources to assist the food safety community in achieving Active Managerial Control of foodborne illness risk factors.	11-2024	PDF
	Issue Committee	Reviews all Issues submitted in accordance with the Conference procedures before the biennial meeting, and assigns accepted Issues to one of the three Councils for deliberation during the biennial meeting.	10-2024	PDF
	Nominating Committee	Selects the nominees for Executive Board positions such as Conference Chair, Vice Chair, and Standing Committee Chairs, and submits to the Board for approval.	07-2024	PDF
	Program Committee	Assists the Executive Director and Conference Chair in planning and arranging all Conference meetings, and helps the Executive Director prepare the workshop and other aspects of the programs for each biennial meeting.	10-2024	PDF
	Program Standards Committee	Manages the content and publication of the Program Standards (National Voluntary Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards).	10-2024	PDF
	Publications Committee	Establishes guidance for improving Conference publications regarding Conference endorsement, copyright, scientific and regulatory accuracy, and external publication approval.	11-2024	PDF
	Resolutions Committee	Submits recommendations for resolutions related to Conference administrative functions and meetings. The Board reviews and approves the proposed resolutions before they are submitted to the Conference for action.	11-2024	PDF
	Strategic Planning Committee	Develops a strategic plan which includes better ways to market the CFP and proposes short-range and long-range strategic direction using the mission and vision of the Strategic Plan.	11-2024	PDF

What are the CFP Regions?

Pacific Alaska Arizona California Hawaii Idaho Montana Nevada Oregon Washington --US Territories-- American Samoa Guam Marshall Islands Federated States of Micronesia Northern Mariana Islands Palau	Southwest Arkansas Colorado Iowa Kansas Missouri Nebraska New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Utah Wyoming
Midwest Illinois Indiana Michigan Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin	Southeast Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina Puetro Rico South Carolina Tennessee US Virgin Islands
Mid-Atlantic District of Columbia Delaware Kentucky Maryland New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia	Northeast Connecticut Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire New York Rhode Island Vermont

Who Represents You within the CFP?

Executive Board Roster - 2025 Voting Members

CFP Region	Constituency	Name	Employer	Email
Mid-Atlantic (1 - State / 1 - Local) (DE, MD, PA, DC, OH, VA, KY, NJ, WV)	State Regulatory	Tim Tewksbary	Ohio Department of Agriculture	timothy.tewksbary@agri.ohio.gov
	Local Regulatory	Sarah Jensen	Franklin County Public Health	sarahjensen@franklincountyohio.gov
Midwest (1 - State / 1 - Local) (IL, MN, WI, IN, ND, MI, SD)	State Regulatory	Carrie Pohjola	WI DATCP	carrie.pohjola@wisconsin.gov
	Local Regulatory	Kelli Whiting	Marion County Public Health Department	kwhiting@marionhealth.org
Northeast (1 - State / 1 - Local) (CT, NH, VT, MA, NY, ME, RI)	State Regulatory	Catherine Payne Feeney	Rhode Island Department of Health	catherine.feeney@health.ri.gov
	Local Regulatory	Michael Pascucilla	East Shore District Health Department	mpascucilla@esdhd.org
Pacific (1 - State / 1 - Local) (AK, HI, NV, AZ, ID, OR, CA, MT, WA, American Somoa, N. Marianna Islands, Guam, Marshall Isliand, Palau, Micronesia)	State Regulatory	Joe Graham	Washington State Department of Health	joe.graham@doh.wa.gov
	Local Regulatory	Christine Sylvis	Southern Nevada Health District	sylvis@snhd.org
Southeast (1 - State / 1 - Local) (AL, LA, SC, FL, MS, TN, GA, NC, PR, VI	State Regulatory	Ann Johnson	FL Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services	anna.johnson@FDACS.gov
	Local Regulatory	Amber Daniels	Mecklenburg County Public Health	amber.daniels@mecklenburgcountync.gov
Southwest (1 - State / 1 - Local) (AR, KS, NM, UT, CO, MO, OK, WY, IA, NE, TX)	State Regulatory	Troy Huffman	Colorado Dept of Public Health & Environment	troy.huffman@state.co.us
	Local Regulatory	Christopher Sparks	Houston Health Department	Christopher.Sparks@houstontx.gov
Industry Representatives (6)	Food Processing	Steve Oswald	Wakefern Food Corp.	steve.oswald@wakefern.com
	Vending & Distribution	Dr. J. Keith Jackson	Performance Food Group	keith.jackson@pfgc.com
	Food Service	Jason Horn	In-N-Out Burger	JHorn@innout.com
	Retail Food	Todd Rossow	Publix Super Markets, Inc.	todd.rossow@publix.com
	At Large	Thomas McMahan	Meijer	thomas.mcmahan@meijer.com
	At Large	Allison Jennings	Albertsons Companies	allison.jennings@albertsons.com
Federal Agency Representatives (3)	FDA (1)	Glenda Lewis	USFDA/CFSAN	Glenda.Lewis@fda.hhs.gov
	USDA (1)	Stevie (Stephanie) Hretz	USDA/FSIS	stephanie.hretz@usda.gov
	CDC (1)	Dr. Adam Kramer	CDC	ANK5@cdc.gov
Academia Representative (1)	Academia	North Carolina State University	Ellen Schumacher	ellen_shumaker@ncsu.edu
Consumer Representative (1)	Consumer	Allergen Free Cooking	Michelle Hill	michelle@allergenfreecook.com

Pre-Conference Virtual Workshops “Preparing for Deliberation: The Science Behind the Issues”

During every Biennial Meeting, issues are submitted to the Conference that are based on new technology, food safety advances, or emerging food science. The educational Workshops will be held with the goal of preparing participants for the Council deliberations. The educational Workshops will focus on three food safety topics selected from the Issues submitted for the 2025 Biennial Meeting.

Each day, there will be a different topic discussed, with time for Q&A with subject matter experts. One topic that will be discussed is the TCS food definition.

The 2025 Pre-Biennial Meeting Workshops will be held in a virtual format on Friday, February 21, February 28, and March 7, 2025 from noon to 2 PM Eastern Time each day.

Workshop Agendas

Friday, February 21, 2025
Noon - 2 pm EST

Education and Research Standards

This day will focus on providing background information on some of the research and educational standards that are already in place, and other standards that are available that could advance food safety education. Topics will include An Overview of Product Assessments and other Processes and Transitioning to a Competency-Based Model in Standard 2 of the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards. Speakers for this session will include:

Dr. Don Schaffner, Distinguished Professor and Extension Specialist in Food Science, Rutgers University

Alan Tart, Acting Director, Office of Domestic Partnerships, FDA Human Foods Program

Shari Shea, APHL, Director, Food Safety Programs at the Association of Public Health Laboratories

Christine Sylvis, Southern Nevada Health District and Chair of the Conference for Food Protection

Friday, February 28, 2025
Noon - 2 pm EST

Talk about Time-Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Foods

The theme for this workshop session is Time-Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Foods. The day will focus on the TCS food definition, cut plant foods, the science around why some cut plant foods are higher risk, and other background information about these foods. There will be one hour of an academic perspective on the topic, and one hour will be a presentation on the industry perspective of risk analysis of TCS foods, risk modeling, testing products, and managing TCS products in restaurants. Speakers for this session are:

Dr. Linda Harris, Distinguished Professor of Cooperative Extension in Microbial Food Safety, University of California – Davis

Dr. Laura Strawn, Associate Professor, Department of Food Science & Technology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA,

Dr. Steven Lyon, Director, Food Safety – Field Operations, Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Katlyn Holzer, Project Lead, Restaurant Food Safety at Chick-fil-A Inc.

Friday, March 7, 2025
Noon - 2 pm EST

All about Allergens

This day will be focused on allergen-related topics, including cross contact in restaurants and background information and science related to cross contact. Topics and Speakers will include:

Robert Earl MPH, RDN, FAND, FARE Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, “Understanding Food Allergies: Basics and Emerging Trends

Dr. Steve Gendel Ph.D, Owner of Gendel Food Safety, LLC, Retired Food Allergen Coordinator for FDA, "Allergen Labeling”

Betsy Craig, Founder and CEO of MenuTrinfo, LLC, “Regulatory Requirements and Labeling Best Practices” and “Emergency Preparedness: Managing Allergic Reactions

Nicole Martino, Nutritionist, Food Allergy Specialist, Restaurant and Theme Park Industry, “Cross-Contact Prevention in Food Handling”

Jasmine Hagan, Director, Quality Assurance & Nutrition, First Watch Restaurants, “Creating an Allergen-Aware Culture”

Once available, a link to session recordings will be provided to all workshop registrants.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA); registrants will be provided with information once it is available.

CFP - YouTube Videos

View video presentations from previous bienniums.

Conference for Food Protection
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Email: info@foodprotect.org | Phone: (317) 696-0573

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