September 16, 2015
  • Expanded Certified Food Protection Manager Requirement
  • Question of the Week
  • Independent Retailer Seminars - REGISTER NOW!
  • Fall Golf Registration
Expanded Certified Food Protection Manager Requirement

1. The Georgia Department of Agriculture is updating their Retail Food Sales regulations to be consistent with the FDA 2013 Model Food Code. A key provision in the new regulations requires at least one employee with supervisory responsibilities to be a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM).

Click Here to learn more about what is required for firms to comply with the CFPM requirement.
 

2. Who Needs a CFPM?

Firms with minimal risk will not be required to have a CFPM. They will still have to demonstrate knowledge of regulation requirements to inspectors when violative conditions have been found.

Firms that have Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food (TCS Food) and perform specific handling activities, will have to comply with the CFPM requirement.

The CFPM DOES NOT need to be present at all times. A person in Charge shall be present during all hours of operation, as required by 40-7-1-.03(1). The Person in Charge shall be the license holder, or his/her designee; and DOES NOT have to be a CFPM.

3. When Will the CFPM Rule go Into Effect?

The Department's updated rules go into effect on October 1, 2015. There will be a 16 month phase-in period to allow our regulated firms to get at least one employee with supervisory duties trained to one of the certified programs. This should be accomplished by February 1, 2017. 

After the 16 month phase-in period, all new firms (including change of ownership), or firms that have a change in their operations that requires them to have a CFPM, will have 90 days to comply with the CFPM requirement.
Question of the Week:

How many establishments does the Georgia Department of Agriculture inspect each year?

a. 4,298
b. 9,298
c. 14,928
d. 19,928

Answer: Click here
Independent Retailer Seminars - Save the Date!
 
Claxton, GA - Tuesday, September 29
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm (Lunch Included)
Location: Evans County Recreation Dept.
11093 Hwy 280 East 
Claxton, GA 30417
Tour to follow at Claxton Poultry Farms
8816 U.S. 301 
Claxton, GA 30417
 
 
United Distributors, Inc. - Wednesday, September 30
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm (Lunch included)
Location: United Distributors, Inc.
5500 United Dr SE
Smyrna, GA 30082
 
Concerned about the new Wage and Hour regulations? Have problems with the GA WIC program? In order to better accommodate our members, we are holding two seminars for these important topics.
 
Don't miss labor attorney Carla Gunnin from the law firm of Jackson Lewis, who will discuss how the proposals will affect our grocers.
 
Also, bring your WIC concerns to the meeting in preparation for our legislative agenda!  
 
Click Here for additional information. These meetings are FREE!
Fall Golf Registration
 
Registration is open for the GFIA fall golf tournament. 
Click here for a registration form or call GFIA at (770) 438-7744. 
 
The completed form may be faxed to GFIA at (770) 438-7761. 
 
Click here for hotel information.
Georgia Food Industry Association | P: (770) 438-7744 | F: (770) 438-7761 | www.gfia.org