Hopefully you are all aware that we are working to bring the Validation and Verification of HACCP Plans course to as many local REHS as we can so that everyone can feel more comfortable with HACCP, reviewing plans, and field verification. We want to make sure that we provide the course for as many people…

I am pleased to announce the Solid Waste Enforcement Officers’ Association 2015 Fall Conference has been approved for 10.75 hours of continuing education credit and the Hazardous Waste Awareness Workshop for 4.5 hours. So you can get all your hours for the year in one scenic location at a very affordable price. Both events will…

The next Central Environmental Health Supervisor’s Association meeting will be held on August 25th at Harvest Grill which is located in Shelton Vineyards in Dobson, NC. All active and retired Environmental Health Directors, Supervisors, Coordinators, Program Specialists, and other designated heads of an environmental health program are welcome to attend the meeting. Please look for the…

The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Office of Food Safety has two open (public) announcements for Food Safety Specialist (GS-13) positions. The job announcement can be accessed through USAJOBS at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/409893300 and closes on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Donna Wanucha, REHS Regional Retail Food Specialist FDA/Southeast Region State Cooperative Programs

***STILL TAKING REGISTRATIONS*** The North Carolina Environmental Health State of Practice Committee (NCEHSOP) presents: FD312 Special Processes at Retail: Course Description: This course explores the specific types of food processing in retail food establishments which are required by the FDA Food Code to have a variance and mandatory HACCP plan. Topics will include: 1. Smoking…

Please see the attached announcement of the upcoming availability of funding for state, local, territorial and tribal food programs. The purpose of the funding is to advance and support the progression of food programs involved with the FDA Retail Food Program Standards. Note that applications will be accepted starting September 1, 2015. Minimum eligibility for…