The Annual Food Safety and Defense Conference, helps to meet the needs of the overall food service community. The conference and outreach, will be a tool to improve relationships with industry. - Food Protection Task Force (FPTF)
The District of Columbia Department of Health
Health Regulation and Licensing Administration
Food Safety and Hygiene Inspection Services Division
Food Safety and Defense Task Force
Principal Investigator: Joyce Moore
899 North Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202)738-7013 Fax: (202)535-1359
Email: joyce.moore@dc.gov Website: http: www.doh.dc.gov
Congressional District: DC-0 Represented by Hon. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Project Start Date: May 01,2019 Project End Date: May 01, 2020
Project Abstract
In an effort to reduce the incidence of food borne illness in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, the
Food Safety and Defense Advisory Committee (FSDAC) was formed. The Committee is comprised of
members from local, state, and federal level government agency representatives, industry
representatives, and academia. To support the efforts and successful initiatives of this committee, the
FSDAC seeks funding from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration in the amount of $20,000
Through the Annual Food Safety and Defense Conference, regular membership meetings, surveying the
needs within the overall community, and community outreach, the FSDAC will work to bridge the gap of
knowledge between industry and government regulations, work to change behaviors in a positive
direction, and build a strong foundation for future community leaders in the area of food safety and
defense.
The Food Protection Task Force and Integrated Food Safety System Project Grant Award will allow the
FSDAC to strengthen and continue to pursue its outreach and educational programs, collaborative
efforts, and reach the goal of having a more integrated food safety system. This program will benefit the
community as a whole.
