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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be announcing a workshop to present information regarding food safety controls for the apple cider industry. The discussion at the workshop will address issues regarding pathogen reduction interventions that research studies suggests can be effective for apple cider production, and methods that can be used to measure and validate such interventions. Results of research conducted by federal, state, private, and academic institutions will be presented.
Dates and Location: The workshop will be held on Thursday, July 15, 1999, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, July 16, 1999, from 9 a.m. to noon. The workshop will be held in Conference rm. 705-A, HHS/Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, D.C. 20201.
Registration: Interested persons are asked to register so sufficient materials and space can be assured. Registration for the workshop will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Persons interested in attending this workshop should by Friday, July 8, 1999, fax their name, title, firm name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address to Darrell Schwalm, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) (HFS -625), Food and Drug Administration, 200 C. St. SW., Washington, DC 20204, 202-205-4040, FAX 202-205-4121 or e-mail If special accommodations are needed due to a disability, lease include this in the registration.
Written Materials: Participants can request to have relevant materials distributed at the workshop. Submit written comments, written requests to distribute materials, and materials regarding relevant scientific studies to be distributed at the workshop to the Dockets Management Branch (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 12420 Parklawn Dr., rm. 1-23, Rockville, MD 20857. Two copies of any comments and materials to be distributed are to be submitted, except individuals may submit one copy. It is suggested that a copy also be sent to Darrell Schwalm. Participants are requested to bring to the workshop at least 50 copies of any written or published materials they wish to distribute.
Web Site Information: Interested persons should note that additional information regarding the workshop will be posted on CFSAN’s web site, www.cfsan.fda.gov as it becomes available. Accordingly, such persons are encouraged to visit that web site on a regular basis until the workshop convenes.
Agenda: The following is a topical agenda for the workshop.
Thursday, 9-10:30 am - Introductions, Food Safety Hazards, and Performance Standards
Thursday, 10:30 - Noon - Food Safety Control Guidelines, quality assurance programs, and extension programs
Thursday, 1 - 2:30 pm - Pre-Pressing Control Measures on Apple Surfaces including hot water systems
Thursday, 2:30 - 4:30 pm - Post-Pressing Control Measures including UV, freezing, and food additive and food labeling considerations
Friday, 9 - 10 am - Risk Prevention
Friday, 10 - Noon - Continuing Research Needs and Workshop Summary
FDA believes that this workshop will also provide an opportunity for industry representatives and other members of the public to discuss information regarding food safety control measures for the apple cider industry. Agency experts will be available to answer technical food safety questions.
