Exhibitors
International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI)
www.ifpti.org
Booth # 1
The International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI) is improving public health by building competency-based training and certification systems and cultivating leadership for the food protection community worldwide.
In order to address the emerging issues of a safer worldwide food supply, IFPTI was created in 2009. Based in Battle Creek, Michigan, IFPTI is a model for private-public partnerships that address public health needs and collaborates with industry, academia, federal, state and international governments, and other organizations.
Through collaborations with organizations such as: the U.S. FDA; USDA; the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA); the World Health Organization (WHO); state and local governments, and many national alliances and associations, IFPTI has become a recognized leader in food safety.
IFPTI’s core offerings for both public and private sector clients include: competency identification, curriculum design, training courses, instructor development, training records management, evaluation and development, and training quality assurance.
www.ifpti.org
Booth # 1
The International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI) is improving public health by building competency-based training and certification systems and cultivating leadership for the food protection community worldwide.
In order to address the emerging issues of a safer worldwide food supply, IFPTI was created in 2009. Based in Battle Creek, Michigan, IFPTI is a model for private-public partnerships that address public health needs and collaborates with industry, academia, federal, state and international governments, and other organizations.
Through collaborations with organizations such as: the U.S. FDA; USDA; the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA); the World Health Organization (WHO); state and local governments, and many national alliances and associations, IFPTI has become a recognized leader in food safety.
IFPTI’s core offerings for both public and private sector clients include: competency identification, curriculum design, training courses, instructor development, training records management, evaluation and development, and training quality assurance.
WinWam Software
www.winwam.com
Booth # 2
WinWam Software is fast becoming the standard in government field inspections. Thirty-two (32) State governments have purchased WinWam along with many county and city governments. WinWam Software provides inspectors with sophisticated and easy to use tools for performing a myriad of inspections including Food & Drug Safety, Meat & Poultry, Animal Health & Welfare, Dairy, Weights & Measures, Plant Industry, Apiary and more. WinWam Food Safety Software is available with a Designer module that allows jurisdiction to customize its own electronic inspection forms. With WinWam the inspection forms are turbo charged with intelligence. Responses on the form can trigger pop-up health code violations. The inspector can append notes, create flowcharts, and attach electronic documents and digital photographs. At the end of the inspection, the sanitarian can capture the store manager’s signature and print an inspection form in the field or back at the home office.
WinWam Software is easy to deploy, proven and affordable. Please contact us to learn more about WinWam Software.
WinWam Software
3000 Atrium Way, Suite 2203
Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054
Phone: (856) 273-6988
E-mail us at sales@winwam.com
Web-site: www.winwam.com
www.winwam.com
Booth # 2
WinWam Software is fast becoming the standard in government field inspections. Thirty-two (32) State governments have purchased WinWam along with many county and city governments. WinWam Software provides inspectors with sophisticated and easy to use tools for performing a myriad of inspections including Food & Drug Safety, Meat & Poultry, Animal Health & Welfare, Dairy, Weights & Measures, Plant Industry, Apiary and more. WinWam Food Safety Software is available with a Designer module that allows jurisdiction to customize its own electronic inspection forms. With WinWam the inspection forms are turbo charged with intelligence. Responses on the form can trigger pop-up health code violations. The inspector can append notes, create flowcharts, and attach electronic documents and digital photographs. At the end of the inspection, the sanitarian can capture the store manager’s signature and print an inspection form in the field or back at the home office.
WinWam Software is easy to deploy, proven and affordable. Please contact us to learn more about WinWam Software.
WinWam Software
3000 Atrium Way, Suite 2203
Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054
Phone: (856) 273-6988
E-mail us at sales@winwam.com
Web-site: www.winwam.com
NSF International
www.nsf.org
Booth #3
NSF International is an independent, not-for-profit, public health and safety organization that develops accredited national standards for food safety, water quality and other environmental health related products, and additionally provides accredited conformity assessment services in the form of second and third party inspection, testing and certification services for products and facilities. NSF inspects facilities and certifies products in more than 80 countries. NSF also provides public health training and education services, and a wide range of ISO Quality and Environmental Management Systems Registrations. NSF is a World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Food Safety and Water Quality, and a U.S. EPA Center for Environmental Technology Verification (ETV).
To learn more, visit www.nsf.org.
www.nsf.org
Booth #3
NSF International is an independent, not-for-profit, public health and safety organization that develops accredited national standards for food safety, water quality and other environmental health related products, and additionally provides accredited conformity assessment services in the form of second and third party inspection, testing and certification services for products and facilities. NSF inspects facilities and certifies products in more than 80 countries. NSF also provides public health training and education services, and a wide range of ISO Quality and Environmental Management Systems Registrations. NSF is a World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Food Safety and Water Quality, and a U.S. EPA Center for Environmental Technology Verification (ETV).
To learn more, visit www.nsf.org.
Paster Training, Inc
www.PasterTraining.com
Booth # 4
Paster Training, Inc. is a privately held training company committed to educating and positively changing the food and beverage industry. The authority in both food safety and responsible alcohol management training, Paster Training works nationwide to help industry organizations and operations act smarter and safer. Paster Training inspires employees at all levels within each organization to internalize best practices through education from farm to fork and from grain to glass by offering innovation to the industry with a variety of trainings and products. Paster Training offers a full range of training and certification programs, consulting, and products for food safety, food defense, HACCP, Seafood HACCP, Alcohol HACCP, responsible alcohol management, and much more.
For more information, visit www.PasterTraining.com.
Twitter: @PasterTraining
Facebook.com/PasterTraining
www.PasterTraining.com
Booth # 4
Paster Training, Inc. is a privately held training company committed to educating and positively changing the food and beverage industry. The authority in both food safety and responsible alcohol management training, Paster Training works nationwide to help industry organizations and operations act smarter and safer. Paster Training inspires employees at all levels within each organization to internalize best practices through education from farm to fork and from grain to glass by offering innovation to the industry with a variety of trainings and products. Paster Training offers a full range of training and certification programs, consulting, and products for food safety, food defense, HACCP, Seafood HACCP, Alcohol HACCP, responsible alcohol management, and much more.
For more information, visit www.PasterTraining.com.
Twitter: @PasterTraining
Facebook.com/PasterTraining
Center for Agriculture and Food Security
and Preparedness (CAFSP)
www.vet.utk.edu/cafsp/index.php
Booth # 5
The Center for Agriculture and Food Security and Preparedness (CAFSP) is located at The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in Knoxville, TN. Founded in October of 2006, the Center is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the safety of agriculture and the food supply through the conduct of investigation and research, and through the provision of high quality educational and training programs. The Center, under the direction of Dr. Sharon Thompson, combines the expertise of University of Tennessee faculty with other institutions across the country to address current issues related to food defense, food safety, foreign animal diseases, emergency preparedness, and more. The Center serves as a focal point for several key national initiatives to protect agriculture and the food supply from terrorist threats, and to promote safer food production and processing practices.
In 2011, CAFSP was awarded a $6.6 million multi-year grant from the US Food and Drug Administration to support development of a national food safety and training curriculum. CAFSP’s grant, which is designed to address training needs for food and agriculture officials identified in the Food Safety and Modernization Act, is addressing Special Processes at retail, HACCP, and food issues associated with natural and technological disasters. Additional areas of concern to food regulatory officials will be addressed over the course of the five year grant. The trainings developed through this grant are utilizing both web-based and instructor-led courses.
To learn more visit CAFSP’s website at http://www.vet.utk.edu/cafsp/index.php
and Preparedness (CAFSP)
www.vet.utk.edu/cafsp/index.php
Booth # 5
The Center for Agriculture and Food Security and Preparedness (CAFSP) is located at The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in Knoxville, TN. Founded in October of 2006, the Center is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the safety of agriculture and the food supply through the conduct of investigation and research, and through the provision of high quality educational and training programs. The Center, under the direction of Dr. Sharon Thompson, combines the expertise of University of Tennessee faculty with other institutions across the country to address current issues related to food defense, food safety, foreign animal diseases, emergency preparedness, and more. The Center serves as a focal point for several key national initiatives to protect agriculture and the food supply from terrorist threats, and to promote safer food production and processing practices.
In 2011, CAFSP was awarded a $6.6 million multi-year grant from the US Food and Drug Administration to support development of a national food safety and training curriculum. CAFSP’s grant, which is designed to address training needs for food and agriculture officials identified in the Food Safety and Modernization Act, is addressing Special Processes at retail, HACCP, and food issues associated with natural and technological disasters. Additional areas of concern to food regulatory officials will be addressed over the course of the five year grant. The trainings developed through this grant are utilizing both web-based and instructor-led courses.
To learn more visit CAFSP’s website at http://www.vet.utk.edu/cafsp/index.php
International Accreditation Service (IAS)
www.iasonline.org
Booth # 6
Accrediting testing laboratories, inspection agencies, product certification agencies, personnel certification bodies and management system certification bodies, IAS is a nonprofit accreditation body based in Southern California.
www.iasonline.org
Booth # 6
Accrediting testing laboratories, inspection agencies, product certification agencies, personnel certification bodies and management system certification bodies, IAS is a nonprofit accreditation body based in Southern California.
Computer Aid, Inc.
www.tnatc.org
Booth # 7
“USAFOODSAFETY is an enterprise system that consolidates food, health, and public safety information from state and local governments into a state-wide repository. It seamlessly integrates the workflow for licensing, mobile inspections, certification, recall & trace back, complaints, enforcements, laboratory sampling, and billing and accounting processes. There are four major components of USAFoodSafety: mobile disconnected inspections; a web portal for facilities to renew and apply for licenses; a web portal for citizens to view inspection reports; and an executive dashboard for near real-time visibility and trending of revenue, inspections, complaints and violations.
USAFOODSAFETY is pre-configured with over 100 business programs such as manufactured food, retail food, eggs/fruit/vegetables, seafood, milk, schools, swimming pools, hotel and the list is growing with each state and local government addition.
PA has made the solution available to other state/local governments through the National Agribusiness Technology Center. The NATC is a non-profit entity that facilitates various activities such as enhancement requests and collaboration across the states. The NATC is responsible for licensing all AgraGuard modules, USAFOODSAFETY, USAHERDS, USALIMS, USAPlants, USAMeals and is currently implemented in over 31 states. Computer Aid Inc is the software implementer for the NATC that provides implementation services such as data conversion, project management, enhancement modifications, state specific rules and technical support.
To learn more, please visit: www.tnatc.org”
www.tnatc.org
Booth # 7
“USAFOODSAFETY is an enterprise system that consolidates food, health, and public safety information from state and local governments into a state-wide repository. It seamlessly integrates the workflow for licensing, mobile inspections, certification, recall & trace back, complaints, enforcements, laboratory sampling, and billing and accounting processes. There are four major components of USAFoodSafety: mobile disconnected inspections; a web portal for facilities to renew and apply for licenses; a web portal for citizens to view inspection reports; and an executive dashboard for near real-time visibility and trending of revenue, inspections, complaints and violations.
USAFOODSAFETY is pre-configured with over 100 business programs such as manufactured food, retail food, eggs/fruit/vegetables, seafood, milk, schools, swimming pools, hotel and the list is growing with each state and local government addition.
PA has made the solution available to other state/local governments through the National Agribusiness Technology Center. The NATC is a non-profit entity that facilitates various activities such as enhancement requests and collaboration across the states. The NATC is responsible for licensing all AgraGuard modules, USAFOODSAFETY, USAHERDS, USALIMS, USAPlants, USAMeals and is currently implemented in over 31 states. Computer Aid Inc is the software implementer for the NATC that provides implementation services such as data conversion, project management, enhancement modifications, state specific rules and technical support.
To learn more, please visit: www.tnatc.org”
GMA Science and Education Foundation
www.gmaonline.org
Booth # 8
The GMA Science and Education Foundation (GMA SEF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation that provides significant and meaningful scientific and educational contributions to the food and consumer products industry. Through the foundation, the global food industry can leverage state-of-the-art technologies and processes with the technical expertise provided by GMA's scientific staff to achieve timely results and solutions. The mission of the foundation is to deliver innovative research, state-of-the art training and best-in-class education programs to the food industry and consumers and, thereby, contributes to the delivery of high quality, safe food and consumer products.
www.gmaonline.org
Booth # 8
The GMA Science and Education Foundation (GMA SEF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation that provides significant and meaningful scientific and educational contributions to the food and consumer products industry. Through the foundation, the global food industry can leverage state-of-the-art technologies and processes with the technical expertise provided by GMA's scientific staff to achieve timely results and solutions. The mission of the foundation is to deliver innovative research, state-of-the art training and best-in-class education programs to the food industry and consumers and, thereby, contributes to the delivery of high quality, safe food and consumer products.
Safe Quality Food Institute
www.sqfi.com
Booth # 9
The Safe Quality Food (SQF) program is recognized by retailers and foodservice providers around the world as a rigorous, credible food safety management system. It is the only certification system recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) that offers certificates for primary production, food manufacturing, distribution and agent/broker management. This enables suppliers to assure their customers that food has been produced, processed, prepared and handled according to the highest possible standards, at all levels of the supply chain. Additionally as a division of the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), the SQF program incorporates continual retailer feedback about consumer concerns. This information is passed on to SQF certified suppliers, keeping them a step ahead of their competitors.
www.sqfi.com
Booth # 9
The Safe Quality Food (SQF) program is recognized by retailers and foodservice providers around the world as a rigorous, credible food safety management system. It is the only certification system recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) that offers certificates for primary production, food manufacturing, distribution and agent/broker management. This enables suppliers to assure their customers that food has been produced, processed, prepared and handled according to the highest possible standards, at all levels of the supply chain. Additionally as a division of the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), the SQF program incorporates continual retailer feedback about consumer concerns. This information is passed on to SQF certified suppliers, keeping them a step ahead of their competitors.
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
www.FSIS.USDA.gov
Booth # 10
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.
www.FSIS.USDA.gov
Booth # 10
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.
Lachman Consultants
www.lachmanconsultants.com
Booth # 12
Founded in 1978, Lachman Consultants provides expert compliance, regulatory affairs, and technical services to clients around the world. Lachman helps organizations to prevent and resolve compliance problems and to develop efficient and effective strategies for the submission and approval of drugs and devices. The company deploys only highly experienced consultants who consistently deliver top quality results for a diverse base of global clients—including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and dietary supplement companies and the law firms that serve them.
www.lachmanconsultants.com
Booth # 12
Founded in 1978, Lachman Consultants provides expert compliance, regulatory affairs, and technical services to clients around the world. Lachman helps organizations to prevent and resolve compliance problems and to develop efficient and effective strategies for the submission and approval of drugs and devices. The company deploys only highly experienced consultants who consistently deliver top quality results for a diverse base of global clients—including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and dietary supplement companies and the law firms that serve them.
Med Data Foundation
www.irai-online.org
Booth # 13
IRAI is a full-fledged information system, not just a website, with a well-organized table of contents that is browsable like a textbook. It has an excellent search and retrieval system using the latest version of Rocket Folio/NXT. IRAI will provide access to primary information resources and training materials of the Food and Drug Administration and other agencies that concurrently regulate aspects of the same products.
www.irai-online.org
Booth # 13
IRAI is a full-fledged information system, not just a website, with a well-organized table of contents that is browsable like a textbook. It has an excellent search and retrieval system using the latest version of Rocket Folio/NXT. IRAI will provide access to primary information resources and training materials of the Food and Drug Administration and other agencies that concurrently regulate aspects of the same products.
Auburn University Food Systems Institute (AUFSI)
http://aufsi.auburn.edu/
Booth # 14
Auburn University Food Systems Institute (FSI), in response to the Food Safety and Modernization Act of 2011, received a grant from the FDA to develop training programs through a Virtual Food Systems Training Consortium (VFSTC). The course content is directed towards food safety Inspector and laboratory technician training in diverse areas necessary to successfully complete the safe delivery of food through harvest, production and delivery to the table. Course topics cover common food pathogens, parasites, industrial sanitation, lab techniques for detecting pathogens, inspector communications and conflict resolution. FSI has developed virtual tours from both video and 3D walkthroughs and has developed a 3D, interactive Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) training simulation. Currently we are focusing on developing training on sanitary production of eggs in different layer housing environments.
http://aufsi.auburn.edu/
Booth # 14
Auburn University Food Systems Institute (FSI), in response to the Food Safety and Modernization Act of 2011, received a grant from the FDA to develop training programs through a Virtual Food Systems Training Consortium (VFSTC). The course content is directed towards food safety Inspector and laboratory technician training in diverse areas necessary to successfully complete the safe delivery of food through harvest, production and delivery to the table. Course topics cover common food pathogens, parasites, industrial sanitation, lab techniques for detecting pathogens, inspector communications and conflict resolution. FSI has developed virtual tours from both video and 3D walkthroughs and has developed a 3D, interactive Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) training simulation. Currently we are focusing on developing training on sanitary production of eggs in different layer housing environments.
Food Protection and Defense Institute
https://foodprotection.umn.edu/
Booth #15
The Food Protection and Defense Institute (FPDI), formerly known as the National Center for Food Protection and Defense, is a multidisciplinary and action-oriented research institute and consortium of academic, industry, and government partners that address the vulnerability of the food system to intentional and catastrophic contamination. FPDI takes a comprehensive, farm-to-table view of the food system, encompassing all aspects from primary production through transportation and food processing to retail and food service.
https://foodprotection.umn.edu/
Booth #15
The Food Protection and Defense Institute (FPDI), formerly known as the National Center for Food Protection and Defense, is a multidisciplinary and action-oriented research institute and consortium of academic, industry, and government partners that address the vulnerability of the food system to intentional and catastrophic contamination. FPDI takes a comprehensive, farm-to-table view of the food system, encompassing all aspects from primary production through transportation and food processing to retail and food service.