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Address:
Association of Food and Drug Officials
2550 Kingston Road, Suite 311
York, PA 17402
Phone:
(717)757-2888
Website: http://www.afdo.org
COMPANY INFORMATION
AFDO is an international, non-profit organization that is in the forefront of streamlining and simplifying regulations by either drafting regulatory rules or by commenting on government proposals. By developing a broad base of support for new approaches, AFDO has become a recognized voice in determining the rules and shape of the regulatory playing field of the future. The consensus that AFDO develops is key to advancing uniform laws, regulations, and guidelines that result in more efficient regulation and less confusion among industry in the marketplace. AFDO develops support for its positions by interfacing with high-level regulatory officials, industry representatives, trade associations, and consumer organizations. This continues to have a significant impact on regulations at the federal, state and local level.
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INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE
The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) is the premiere professional organization for regulatory food, drug and medical device officials from local, state and federal agencies. It is also an organization for officials from these regulated industries.
AFDO is an effective organization with a solid record of accomplishment. It actively works to improve and protect the nations’ health and safety and to further the concepts of uniform and rational regulation.
AFDO has become a recognized voice in determining and shaping the national policies that affect all public health stakeholders. The consensus that AFDO develops is key to advancing uniform laws, regulations and guidelines that result in more efficient regulation and less confusion among industry in the marketplace.
Membership within AFDO affords industry officials the following opportunities:
- A voice on national regulatory issues
- Opportunity to provide input into national policy
- Interaction with key government officials in a non-adversarial setting
- Input into the development of model laws, regulations and guidance documents
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AFDO MISSION
The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), established in 1896, successfully fosters uniformity in the adoption and enforcement of food, drug, medical devices, cosmetics and product safety laws, rules, and regulations.AFDO and its six Regional Affiliates provide the mechanism and the forum where regional, national, and international issues are deliberated and resolved uniformly to provide the best public health and consumer protection in the most expeditious and cost effective manner.AFDO Accomplishes its Mission By:
- Promoting education, communication and cooperation among government, industry and consumers. Fostering understanding and cooperation between industry, regulators and consumers. Promoting the adoption and uniform enforcement of laws and regulations at all levels of government. Providing guidance and training programs for regulatory officials and the regulated industry, to promote nationally and internationally uniform inspections, analyses, interpretations and investigations. Identifying and resolving inconsistencies in consumer and public health protection laws, regulations, standards and policies. Providing a permanent working committee structure to research current issues, obtain input from interested parties and produce recommendations for action. Developing model laws, regulations and guidance documents and seeking their adoption throughout the United States.
- Conducting an Annual Educational Conference, where for over a century, AFDO has provided the opportunity for individuals from government, industry, and the public to participate, listen, and learn valuable information and develop initiatives concerning food, drug, medical device, cosmetic and product safety issues.
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AFDO Membership
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Annual Educational Conference
Each June AFDO holds a five-day educational conference. This conference attracts leaders from regulatory agencies, regulated industries and academia. Members are provided up-to-date, accurate information on current legislative, regulatory and technical issues. Current problems are discussed in formal sessions, round-table discussions, various committee meetings and informally at the many social events. Association resolutions, policies and drafts of model legislation are considered and voted on at these meetings.
The Journal
Established in 1937, The Journal of the Association of Food and Drug Officials has been published for over sixty years. Four issues are published each year, one of which is devoted to the proceedings of the Association. The other three issues carry some of the best papers published during that year on food, drug, cosmetic and product safety matters. The AFDO Journal is considered by many to be the journal of record for regulators and regulated industry in the food, drug and consumer health and safety field and is read in over thirty-five countries around the world.
The Committees
The Association has many standing and adhoc committees that deal with the varied interests of the membership. Members are invited to participate fully in the research and deliberations by joining the committees of their choice. Each committee receives annual charges that address current and emerging issues. Formal reports of committee activities are provided to all members.
Model Codes and Legislation
Growing out of the work of committees are the model codes and ordinances that AFDO has developed over the years. Working on these codes can be a personal education in the legislative process at the same time that it helps move the nation towards regulatory uniformity.
Outreach
AFDO is comprised of six regional affiliates. Through its regional affiliates, a partnership process has been created which link all the affiliates together with each other and with the national organization. Regional association resolutions are forwarded to AFDO for consideration by its membership. In addition, AFDO appoints representatives to work with other major associations. This promotes cooperation and coordination on projects of general interest.
Publications
AFDO publishes technical papers, reports, information circulars and booklets that are available to members either gratis or at cost.
AFDO’s Sphere of Influence
Being an open organization with leadership elected by its members, AFDO speaks out on behalf of, and in full consultation with, its membership. Important resolutions are adopted at the annual conferences and given serious consideration by both industry and governmental agencies. AFDO Board members meet with the leadership of these regulatory bodies both formally and informally to exchange views.
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