[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 202 (Friday, October 18, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64399-64400]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-26618]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration


Food Security and Recalls; Public Workshop

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of public workshop.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in cooperation with the 
Ohio State University, Department of Food Science and Technology is 
announcing a workshop for the food industry on food security and 
recalls. Topics for discussion include: Impact of U.S. bioterrorism 
legislation on the food industry, FDA and U.S. Department of 
Agriculture food safety and security guidance and procedures, product 
tampering investigations, tamper evident packaging in the food 
industry, preparing for and conducting a food recall, and opportunities 
to improve food security. This 1-day workshop is intended to target 
food manufacturers, repackers, and importers; and will include both 
industry and FDA perspectives on the prevention and handling of food 
security problems.
    Date and Time: The public workshop will be held on Tuesday, 
November 19, 2002, from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
    Location: The public workshop will be held at the University Plaza 
Hotel, 3110 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH.
    Contact: Marie Falcone, Industry and Small Business Representative, 
Food and Drug Administration, rm. 900, U.S. Customhouse, 200 Chestnut 
St., Philadelphia, PA 19106, 215-597-2120, ext. 4003, FAX 215-597-5798, 
e-mail: [email protected].
    For registration information contact: Julie Townsend, 110 Parker 
Food Science and Technology Building, Ohio State University, 2015 Fyffe 
Rd., Columbus, OH 43210, e-mail: [email protected], telephone 614-
292-6281, FAX 614-292-2859. Send registration information (including 
name, title, firm name, address, telephone, and fax number) and the 
$90.00 registration fee made payable to Ohio State University to the 
Registrar Julie Townsend (address above). Electronic registration for 
this workshop is available at http://fst.osu.edu/recall.htm. The 
Registrar will also accept payment by Visa or Mastercard. Attendees are 
responsible for their own accommodations.
    To make reservations at the University Plaza Hotel at the FDA Food

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Security and Recalls Workshop rate of $75.00 (single) or $90.00 
(double), contact the hotel at 877-677-5292 or 614-267-7461 before 
October 28, 2002. The workshop registration fee will be used to offset 
the expenses of hosting the conference, including meals, refreshments, 
meeting rooms, and materials. Space is limited, therefore interested 
parties are encouraged to register early. Limited onsite registration 
may be available. Please arrive early to ensure prompt registration.
    If you need special accommodations due to a disability, please 
contact Marie Falcone at least 7 days in advance of the workshop.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Food Security and Recalls Workshop helps 
fulfill the Department of Health and Human Services' and FDA's 
important mission to protect the public health by preventing and 
countering terrorism related to the nation's food supply. FDA has made 
providing security guidance and information to the food industry a high 
priority.
    The workshop will help to implement the objectives of section 406 
of the FDA Modernization Act (21 U.S.C. 393(b) and (f)) and the FDA 
Plan for Statutory Compliance, which includes working more closely with 
stakeholders and ensuring access to needed scientific and technical 
expertise. The workshop will also further the goals of the Small 
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (Public Law 104-121) by 
providing outreach activities directed to small businesses.

    Dated: October 10, 2002.
Margaret M. Dotzel,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 02-26618 Filed 10-17-02; 8:45 am]
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