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1 Food Protection Task Forces Overview and Future Direction
IA Food Protection Task Force May 25, 2016 Travis Goodman 4 key areas Budget Current funding needs Future funding needs

2 Where we are now FDA Food Protection Task Force Grants
16 states- GA, IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NM, NV, TN, WA, WV, VA, VT Developing websites 20 states- AL, CO, GA, IA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NM, NV, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV Public website Secure website Mobile app

3 Current Focus Hold conferences/meetings to collaborate with food protection partners (industry, academia, food regulators) to improve public health outcomes Updates from members Training/education/exercises Projects Improving Information Sharing Websites and mobile applications

4 Improving Information Sharing
Using available technology to build a Task Force community Improve information sharing- within state, state to state, and state to FDA Websites and mobile apps Utilize FDA OP homepage to see other state info Utilize mobile app to do push notifications to: Task Force members, licensed firms, emergency info.

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9 Food Protection Task Force Workshop Recommendations
Hire a Food Protection Task Force Technical Expert Act as a liaison to all FPTFs Assist with lining up FDA speakers, trainings etc. Begin routine calls with FPTF chairs Assist in connecting similar projects Continue website development Develop FPTF best practices

10 Food Protection Task Force Workshop Recommendations
Hold a National Food Protection Task Force Meeting Provide an information sharing opportunity Development of best practices Consider regional FPTF meetings Continue virtual conferences/web-meetings Expand allowable expenses Allow travel between states to work on projects Consider a mentorship model for FPTFs Allow funds to support working on projects

11 Fall 2016 FPTF Virtual Conference
Virtual Conference will focus on: Best practices for lining up speakers and venues Managing members and keeping them engaged Rollout of FoodSHIELD Event Manager to assist with FPTF meetings

12 Program Improvement We have an opportunity to improve the Program
New funding mechanism- R18 New future funding model New Task Force liaison in OP New technology to leverage Time to work with partners to improve program We need your input today and moving forward

13 Moving Forward Currently proposing to include the Task Forces in the Future Funding Model Combines: Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards Rapid Response Teams Food Protection Task Force Would begin in Aug 2018

14 Contacts Graham Giesen, Graham.Giesen@fda.hhs.gov 214-790-4986
Travis Goodman,


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